Steven Gerrard says that Rangers are on the brink of signing a new defender, Neil Lennon has denied that Celtic are interested in Ecuador midfielder Sergio Quintero and five clubs are pursuing Stevie May's signature.

Gerrard: Ojo can be a star at Ibrox

Steven Gerrard was delighted with the performance of Sheyi Ojo on his Rangers debut yesterday in their 4-0 win over St Joseph’s in Gibraltar, and reckons the winger can go on to star for the club this season. Gerrard said: “Listen, Sheyi has got all the attributes and if this doesn’t work it will be because of Sheyi. He has got everything in the locker - he is quick, he is strong, he is powerful, he takes on information.”

‘Five clubs interested’ in Stevie May

St Johnstone will face stiff competition to re-sign Aberdeen forward Stevie May on loan, with four other SPFL sides interested in recruiting the striker. The Daily Record reckon that Ross County, St Mirren, Dundee and Dundee United are all interested in the 26-year-old after Derek McInnes confirmed that he would like to loan him out.

Lennon: I’ve never heard of Quintero

Celtic manager Neil Lennon last night said he’d never heard of Sergio Quintero, who has been linked with a move to Glasgow’s east end. Quintero claimed that Celtic and Ecuadorian side Imbabura SC had already come to an agreement, but Lennon insisted that he knew nothing about the deal.

Gerrard says new signing is ‘imminent’

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has revealed that the club are on the brink of an eighth summer signing, but insisted that it is not reported target Simon Deli. Gerrard said: “There is something imminent in that position, but it is not the guy that you are talking about. I’m hoping something will get done by the end of the week.”

Lennon delighted with Sarajevo win

Neil Lennon said he was delighted last night after watching his side come from behind to beat Sarajevo 3-1 in their first competitive match of the season. I am absolutely delighted with the result and performance,” Lennon said. “It is so early in our preparation but the condition of the players, the quality of the goals in the game, was great. It was a terrific team performance.”

St Mirren’s Gordon Scott: Kearney exit was his choice

St Mirren chairman Gordon Scott has told the Daily Record that Oran Kearney’s departure from the Paisley club was entirely down to the Irishman. Scott told the Record that the club were aware that Kearney would be leaving and planned accordingly.

McCall ‘surprised’ by ex-Rangers players’ multi-million pound move

Former Rangers manager Stuart McCall has expressed his surprise that Kevin Mbabu, who didn’t make a single first-team appearance during a six-month loan at Ibrox, recently joined Wolfsburg in a £9 million move. McCall, who was Rangers manager at the time, told the Scottish Sun: “Kevin Mbabu wasn't someone who particularly stood out for me. I remember him playing in the reserves a couple of times, and in a Youth Cup Final against Celtic. I didn't see much in him at the time, but I am delighted for the boy and what he has achieved."

Hedges: I joined Aberdeen to play in Europe

Aberdeen winger Ryan Hedges - who moved to Pittodrie from Barnsley this summer - has revealed that the chance to play in Europe sold him on a move to the club. Hedges told the Scottish Sun: “Europe was a major factor in my decision as you want to play at the highest level you can.”