Scottish Football Transfer News: Rangers to rebuff '£3m offer', Hearts favourite keen on new deal, Ibrox striker concern for Celtic clash, ex-Hibs star backed for international call

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

King’s Sydney offer to be rebuffed

Rangers are set to reject former chairman Dave King’s offer to fund the club to pull out of the Sydney Super Cup. The Scottish champions are due to play rivals Celtic in the friendly tournament later this year. However their involvement has angered fans leading to protests. Instead of King’s reported £3million offer the club’s hierarchy are reportedly considering other options with their involvement still in doubt. Sky Sports NZ broadcaster Jason Pine said earlier this month: "Hearing football's Sydney Super Cup may be in serious doubt. Unresolved issues with organiser escalating behind the scenes according to local sources. Launch may have been premature." (Glasgow Times)

Cummings backed for Aussie call

Jason Cummings has been backed to fire Australia to the World Cup by his manager. The former Hibs and Rangers man scored his third goal for Central Coast Mariners in a 3-0 win over Adelaide United. The 26-year-old has impressed since making the move down under. Nick Montgomery said: “I don't think there's a player like him available for Australia," Montgomery said: "He's unbelievable on the ball, he has a great left foot and he's a natural goalscorer. Jason is top-class and his work rate around the box is first-class; he works and he scores and you can't ask much more of him." (FTBL)

Hearts ace keen on longer deal

Hearts ace Barrie McKay revealed he is keen to extend his stay at the club. The creative midfielder has been a revelation since joining in the summer, recording the second highest assists in the Premiership. He is contracted until the end of next season. He said: "We’ve been on such a high