Scottish Football Transfer News: Rangers' SPFL dispute, Celtic target reacts to interest, EPL side eye Hearts star, Hibs manager latest with 'strong' candidates

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

Villa want Hearts starlet

Premier League side Aston Villa are in talks to sign teenage midfielder Ethan Simpson from Hearts. The 15-year-old has impressed for the Tynecastle Park side’s youth sides as well as for Scotland. A number of English sides are understood to be keen but Villa have made the first move but compensation has not been agreed. (Daily Mail)

Celtic target on interest

Mohanad Jeahze has broken his silence on transfer interest from Celtic. The Iraq left-back international is currently with Swedish side Hammarby and has played his part in taking the side to the summit of the top-flight with the season having just started in Swede. Celtic have been linked with a £2million move for the player. “I can’t say much about that,” he said. “I’ve always been very clear. If I am going to leave Hammarby it will be for something better than Hammarby. I love it here in Hammarby.” (Scottish Sun)

Hibs manager latest

Roy Keane will hold talks with Hibs over becoming their next manager but he faces stiff competition for the role. The Manchester United legend became the favourite for the post on Tuesday with the former Celtic midfielder keen to return to the dugout. The Easter Road club have been compiling a shortlist of candidates with talks set to take place with interested parties. It is reported the quality of candidates is stronger than when Shaun Maloney was appointed. (Scottish Sun)

Kyogo tipped for EPL interest

Former Scotland star Pat Nevin reckons a host of Premier League sides “must" be watching Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi. The Japanese forward has made a huge impression since arriving in the summer. He scored his