Scottish Football Transfer News: Rangers star backed for EPL, Celtic's '£20m transfer kitty', Roy Keane not keen on Hibs, Ex-Ibrox ace Raith Rovers front runner

The Premiership, Championship and League One play-offs got off to a rip roaring start on Tuesday night with another this evening. Here is all the latest headlines, news and transfer speculation from around the SPFL.

Keane not keen on Hibs

Roy Keane will not be the next Hibs manager after reportedly being put off by how the club operate in the transfer window. The Manchester United legend was one of the first managers understood to be keen on the position but is unlikely to be on the shortlist compiled by owner Ron Gordon and chief executive Ben Kensell. Meanwhile, it has been reported Michael Appleton, a former possible Hibs manager, is a key name being considered, as is former Peterborough United boss Darren Ferguson. (Various/Daily Mail)

Celtic backed to have £20m transfer kitty

Former Celtic striker John Harton has backed Ange Postecoglou to get at least £20million to reinvest in the squad, noting he'd need that just to push permanent moves for Jota and Cameron Carter-Vickers over the line. Hartson said: “They will back him now because he has already shown his signings have done very well. The Champions League is massive in terms of being a draw for players.” (Various)

Celtic’s Jota plans

Reports in Portugal have stated Jota will make a permanent switch to Celtic in the summer. Benfica will be under new management with German boss Roger Schmidt but the winger will be allowed to move with Celtic having already notified the Portuguese giants that they will activate the 7.5million release clause. (The Scotsman)

Sakala backed for EPL

Fashion Sakala has been backed to reach the Premier League after netting the equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Celtic in the Old Firm derby on Sunday. One of the people in the crowd watching the