CELTIC'S proposed move for Norwegian full-back Omar Elabdellaoui is reportedly 'back on', Basel are said to be preparing a £2 million bid for Hibernian striker Florian Kamberi and Kilmarnock are closing in on a loan move for Queens Park Rangers' Niko Hamalainen.

Omar Elabdellaoui to Celtic?

According to reports in today's Daily Mail, Celtic hace reignited their interest in Olympiacos defender Omar Elabdellaoui. The Norwegian right-back was reportedly a target for the Parkhead side back in January and the Daily Mail believe would be willing to take a pay cut to move on from the Greek club.

Hearts' loan for Meshino edges closer

Hearts have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Ryotaro Moshino on loan after the 21-year-old was granted a work permit to play in Scotland, report the BBC. The Japanese playmaker joined the English champions last week and is on the verge of completing a one-year loan move to Tynecastle.

McAllister: Helander arrival has raised Katic's game

Rangers assistant manager Gary McAllister believes that centre-back Nikola Katic has improved since the Ibrox club confirmed the £3 million signing of Sweidsh defender Filip Helander. McAllister said: "His arrival has definitely helped to lift Nikola Katic’s game. Maybe the arrival of Joe Worrall last season had the opposite effect because he came in and took Niko’s position and Niko has learned from that and he’s been very strong in both boxes."

Sutton claims Celtic are 'nearly there' with Meling deal

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton believes that his old club are on the verge of completing a deal for Rosenborg left-back Birger Meling. Speaking on BT Sport, Sutton said: "I think Celtic are going to make a signing. Just going to give you a bit of news, I think Celtic are going to sign the Rosenborg left-back Meling. We're nearly there."

Kamberi linked with £2 million move to Basel

The Daily Record are reporting that Switzerland's Basel are considering making a bid of around £2 million for Hibernian striker Florian Kamberi. The Record believe that a scout from the club was at Hibs' 6-1 defeat to Rangers at Ibrox last weekend when Kamberi came on as a late substitute.

Lennon wants permanent head of recruitment

Celtic manager Neil Lennon is hoping that the club's current head of recruitment Nick Hammond, who is working on a temporary basis, can be tied down to the club for the long term. Lennon said: "Lee left in the summer and that created a void. Nick will hopefully be in permanently and hopefully he can build his own ideas there. That's what we are looking for him to do."

Kilmarnock 'in talks' with QPR

Kilmarnock are interested in bringing Queens Park Rangers left-back Niko Hamalainen to Rugby Park on loan, according to the BBC. The report says that the two clubs have opened discussions for the 22-year-old Finnish international.

East Fife boss hoping to cause upset

East Fife manager Darren Young says that he is excited to take on Rangers in tomorrow's Betfred Cup fixture - and believes that his side could pull off a shock result. "If we get chances, we need to take them," he said. "It’s as simple as that but not so simple to do. We need to be careful about daft mistakes, stick to the basics, then we’ll have chances. I know that."