Scottish Football Transfer News: Rangers target England international, Hearts make star offer, Celtic 'most definitely' hopeful of signing £6m ace, Postecoglou hits out at Ibrox 'idiots'

All the latest news and transfer speculation from around the SPFL and Scottish football.

Hearts have made an offer to keep Peter Haring. The midfielder is out of contract in the summer and the club want to keep him for both European and domestic duties next term and are hopeful he will sign. In addition to offering Connor Smith’s contract the club are in talks with Barrie McKay to extend his stay. (Evening News)

Rangers are keen on goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. The West Bromwich Albion star is wanted by numerous English clubs, including West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, the latter see him as a back-up to Hugo Lloris. However, Rangers would likely offer the England international regular football as a replacement for Allan McGregor. The 29-year-old's West Brom contract expires at the end of the season. (Daily Mail)

Giovanni van Bronckhorst doesn’t believe Rangers’ title hopes are over after losing 2-1 to Celtic but has admitted it is now “more difficult” for the team to retain the Scottish Premiership title. Their rivals now lead by six points. Van Bronkchorst said: “It is not over yet, but of course the loss we had makes it more difficult to be champions. If you play against your direct opponent for the race and you lose, you make it more difficult. We need to keep on going.” (Various)

However, former Rangers star Kris Boyd believes the title race is “done.” With six games remaining and a six-point difference Celtic are huge odds-on favourites to win the league. He said: “It’s finished, there's no doubt about it. For me it was going to be difficult for Rangers to get back into the title race anyway (before this game). And now it’s done for me. We’ve seen how good Celtic are going forward this season and today we saw