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Celtic ace ‘wants' move, Rangers bid rejected, Euro giants in talks for Scottish star - Scottish transfer news Here is all the latest Scottish transfer news on Thursday morning - including reports from Celtic, Rangers, the Scotland national team and beyond. The Scottish Premiership has seen plenty of transfer movement in recent days, but with big money incomings and outgoings still hitting the headlines, the window doesn’t appear to be slowing down one iota. In your Thursday morning transfer bulletin, we’ve got the latest news from Celtic, Rangers, the Scotland national team and beyond as we keep you up to date with all the latest transfer headlines in the top flight and beyond. Sign up to The Scotsman’s daily football newsletter to get unrivalled Scottish football news and analysis - subscribe for free here. Euro record holders lead chase for Scottish talent Spanish giants Sevilla lead the chase for in-demand Scotland Under-21 international Robbie Ure this summer, as interest in his services intensifies following an explosive campaign with IK Sirius. The 22-year-old marksman has bagged 15 goals in as many games for the Swedish top-flight side, helping them go 14 points clear at the top of Allsvenskan, alerting several clubs to his goal-scoring talents in recent months. However, seven-time Europa League winners Sevilla appear to be ahead in the race for his signature after they made a formal proposal to the Uppsala-based club for Ure, with talks now underway between the clubs. However, the La Liga outfit are expected to be rivalled by other clubs on the continent, with both Lorient and PAOK also understood to have ramped up their interest in the young hitman having made approaches to IK Sirius on Wednesday evening. Ure, who is eligible to play for Ukraine, has recently confirmed his desire to represent Scotland at international level, telling BBC Sport: “My ambition is to play with Scotland one day but I have no stress for that situation. I feel like what I do at club level will give me the opportunities that I deserve. I'm going to push to be involved with the men's first team but of course if it's Under-21s then there's no problem. I'm young and I feel like I will have a good international career.” Ex-St Mirren man finds new club Former St Mirren marksman Mika Mandron has finally found a new club after a turbulent summer amid the expiry of his contract in Paisley. A Premier Sports Cup winner with the Buddies last season, the 31-year-old forward rejected an offer to extend his deal with the club in June, leaving the club on a free transfer after scoring 32 goals in the last three seasons. The former Sunderland academy product had several clubs interested in his services. However, it looked like recently relegated Oxford United had won the race for his signature, only for the transfer to be canned after the club were slapped with a transfer embargo last month. This alerted previously interested clubs to his availability, and it was reported that Stevenage were closing in on a deal. However, EFL League One rivals Stockport County have swept in under the noses of the Hertfordshire club, with Mandron penning a one-year deal at Edgeley Park. “Mika is a player we've tracked for an extended period of time,” said head of recruitment Jonathan Smith. “He will give us a different dimension at the top end of the pitch with his size, physical presence and relentless work rate that make him a real handful for defenders. He's someone who consistently competes, occupies centre-backs and creates space for those around him. He's excellent at leading the line and brings others into play whilst offering an aerial threat in both boxes." Celtic star ‘wants’ EPL move Celtic defender Alistair Johnston has told the club that he would like to move to English Premier League outfit Everton, according to a report from the Liverpool Echo. It was revealed that week that the Toffees had interest in the Canadian, with manager Martin O’Neill later confirming he’d received a phone call from David Moyes, informing him of an impending bid. Reports claim that the Merseyside club offered a fee of £12million, with £3million to be paid in add-ons, though Celtic are holding out for a better offer for their star man. However, it appears that Johnston’s exit could be imminent after he informed Celtic chiefs that he is keen to make the switch to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Everton working on a deal to bring him to the club in the coming days. A standout performer for co-hosts Canada at the World Cup this summer, he is viewed as an ideal replacement for long-serving full-back Seamus Coleman, who departed Everton after 17 years with the club last month. Speaking last week, O’Neill said: “Alistair is perfectly happy here at the football club. But like anything else, your head can get turned very quickly, particularly if it’s a really good club. He wouldn’t leave here for a second-class Premier League club, if there is such a thing, but if a big, big club comes in, it’s something you would have to look at.” Rangers bid rejected Rangers have had an official bid for PSV Eindhoven’s Couhaib Driouech rejected by the Eredivisie, but are expected to return with an improved offer in the coming days as they look to land the Moroccan winger. Speaking ahead of their Europa League qualifier with Jagiellonia tonight, manager Derek McInnes refused to rule out his interest in the 24-year-old, saying: “We’re currently looking at several wide players. I don’t really want to be too specific on any one player, but a few reports recently have been accurate, and we’re keen to just bring the best we can.” Driouech, who scored four goals and assisted a further six in the Dutch top flight, is understood to be valued at around the £6million mark by PSV, and reports claim Rangers are now prepared to match that valuation as they look to bolster their options on the flanks. The Glasgow giants confirmed the arrival of Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota from Hannover 96 for a fee of £3million on Wednesday, and have recently been credited with loan interest in Coventry City’s Jahnoah Markelo. However, it appears Rangers’ focus is now arrowed in on securing the signing of the Moroccan Under-23 international, who is believed to be available to leave Philips Stadium. Comments Want to join the conversation? Please or to comment on this article.