Scottish Football Transfer News: Rangers title boost, Hearts want striker deal, Aberdeen eye up to 5 signings, Celtic injury blow

All the main headlines, news and transfer speculation from around the SPFL and Scottish football.

Hearts want striker stay

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson has said he would “love” to keep Ellis Simms at Hearts beyond the end of this season. The striker has made a positive impact since joining on loan in January. Neilson said: “Ellis is an Everton player and it’ll come down to Everton to decide what they want to do with him. I spoke to Ellis, he’s enjoying his time here and doing well. He’s playing football and there's that carrot of European football but it’ll come down to his parent club.” (The Scotsman)

Ramsey boost

Aaron Ramsey’s season may not be over after initial fears over a hamstring injury are not as bad as first thought. The Rangers midfielder was replaced during the Scottish Cup semi-final win over Celtic and it was believed he’d miss the remainder of the season. However, he could return in a fortnight. (Scottish Sun)

Celtic injury blow

Celtic star Josip Juranovic could miss the rest of the season. The Croatian, who has impressed since joining the club last summer, limped off during Sunday's defeat to Rangers. Celtic have five games remaining as they look to secure the league title. (Football Scotland)

Maloney's desire

Shaun Maloney has opened up on his sacking from Hibs and believes given the time he could have taken the club forward to challenge for honours. The former Celtic star was sacked by the Easter Road club after just 19 games. He said: “It was my deepest desire to be able to deliver for the fans a team which they could feel proud and inspired by.” (The Scotsman)

Dons targets

Jim Goodwin has targeted up to five new players in the summer transfer market. The Aberdeen boss wants to revamp the Pittodrie