Scottish clubs are busy in the transfer market as Rangers make significant strides in pursuing Nigerian defender Akpe Victory, the 6ft 5in 19-year-old currently with Hungarian side Zalaegerszegi. Meanwhile, Hearts are showing interest in 22-year-old central defender Leon King, who is leaving Rangers under freedom of contract after the club failed to offer him new terms. The defensive reshaping continues at both Ibrox and Tynecastle.

Hearts' head of recruitment William Lancefield is set to depart Tynecastle for the same position at Luton Town, adding to the club's administrative changes. At Tannadice, Dunfermline Athletic approaches Saturday's Scottish Cup final against Celtic with confidence they can cause an upset. Aberdeen remains in negotiations with captain Graeme Shinnie over a new two-year contract, though both parties remain far from agreement.

Hibernian head coach David Gray acknowledges the need to strengthen the top end of their squad despite Martin Boyle's surprise contract u-turn. For Scotland midfielder John McGinn, the 31-year-old could become an Aston Villa legend by helping the club secure Europa League glory, according to former Villa player Lee Hendrie. Celtic's Marcelo Sarrachi continues to make valuable contributions off the pitch following their title triumph.