Left-back Alex Valle and his entourage rejected the chance for Celtic to insert a buy option in his loan from Barcelona to keep their options open beyond his 12 months in Glasgow. (Sport via Daily Record, external)

Celtic midfielder Paulo Bernardo says he would be very happy if he could return to former club Benfica in the future. (O Jogo via Daily Record, external)

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay was forced to leave Manchester United for Napoli due to the financial situation at Old Trafford, according to the club’s former chief scout Mick Brown. (Football Insider), external

Rory Wilson, 18, may leave Aston Villa in January, with the former Rangers striker unhappy at the lack of first team chances and refusing to sign a new deal. (The Athletic), external

Hamilton Accies manager John Rankin argues that expanding the Championship to 16 teams could increase the number of youngsters who make a successful step up into the senior game. (The Herald), external

Former Chelsea and Leeds striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, 52, reveals that he was almost brought to Rangers by fellow Dutchman Dick Advocaat – and that Celtic also made an approach “but it never materialised”. (Scottish Sun), external