Southampton are monitoring Liel Abada’s situation but Celtic aim to fend off interest by opening talks with the winger over a new contract. (Express)

Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart does not have trouble focusing even when having little to do, saying goalkeeping is “a way of life for me”. (Record)

Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin is baffled by Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou’s recent criticism about Celtic and Rangers often being referred to together in Scottish football discourse. (Express)

Goodwin admits Tuesday’s late defeat by Rangers gave him his worst ever feeling as a manager. (Sun)

Rangers boss Michael Beale intends to keep his January transfer plans to himself for now. (Express)

Beale will wait until the summer before bringing in his top targets to Ibrox. (Sun)

And the Rangers manager will not be signing a new goalkeeper in January. (Sun)

Vissel Kobe’s Japanese forward Yutaro Oda is close to joining Heart of Midlothian, subject to a work permit, and the Tynecastle club expect a couple in and a couple out of the squad in January. (Record)