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Football transfer rumours and gossip: Hayes wanted by Celtic and Cardiff, Cardoso blow for Rangers, Arsenal target Mahrez and Bacca

Hayes, Alves and Mahrez feature in today's rumours and gossip (SNS Group & Getty Images)
Hayes, Alves and Mahrez feature in today's rumours and gossip (SNS Group & Getty Images)

ABERDEEN’S Jonny Hayes is a wanted man, with Cardiff City, Nottingham Forest and Birmingham City all interested, reports the Evening Express.

The Irish winger, who scored the Dons’ opener in the Scottish Cup final, was watched by Birmingham boss Harry Redknapp and was subject to three bids from Cardiff in the January window.

The Press & Journal reports that Aberdeen would be willing to sell Hayes to Celtic in a player plus cash transfer involving Ryan Christie.

Meanwhile, the SFA won’t take any action against Dons star Jayden Stockley for the incident that saw Kieran Tierney taken to hospital with a broken jaw during the Scottish Cup final. (Evening Express)


Celtic’s Gary Mackay-Steven could be heading to Sheffield United on loan, according to the Daily Record.

The Blades want to buy the tricky winger, who has barely featured under Brendan Rodgers, but are more likely to be successful in an initial loan agreement with a view to purchase in January or next summer.


Rangers’ chances of landing Fabio Cardoso have been dealt a blow by Paul Lambert’s sacking from Wolves.

The player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, is close to Wolves’ owners and has recommended Portugeuse boss Nuno Espirito Santo as Lambert’s replacement.

The Daily Record reckons Santo and Cardoso are likely to team up in the Championship.

There’s better news for Pedro Caixinha, however, with Bruno Alves set to sign today and a deal for Carlos Pena set to be completed soon.


Hearts will look for bids of over £1m for wantaway star Jamie Walker.

Rangers have been linked with the player, who has made it clear he wants a move away from the club. (Edinburgh Evening News)


AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca, Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez and Monaco midfielder Thomas Lemar are on Arsene Wenger’s radar after the Frenchman pledged his future to Arsenal, according to the Daily Mirror.

Meanwhile, the Daily Mail reports that the Gunners have agreed a £6.8million fee for 19-year-old Eupen star Henry Onyekuru – but the winger is yet to agree personal terms.

The Daily Star suggests Wenger will be given £100million to spend in the transfer window after agreeing a new two-year deal to stay at the club.


The Mirror claim Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has changed agent with a view to landing a bigger club, while skipper Wes Morgan is being chased by Newcastle.