Football Talk: Del Piero to Celtic, Bangura's leaving gift, Rangers deals

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Scottish football is back in a happy place after Celtic secured a place at European football's top table on Wednesday evening.

Putting aside the £17m+ windfall which will be coming their way, Neil Lennon's squad could be boosted by the arrival of Alessandro Del Piero, allegedly.

Maintaining a solid level of transfer madness, David Templeton has been linked with a move from Hearts to Third Division side Rangers.

There's all that, plus a look at the Celtic's squad farewell to Mo Bangura, and the usual other stuff you associate with your favourite daily read.

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Celtic eye Del Bhoy

Alessandro Del Piero has been linked with a sensational move to Champions League participants Celtic. (Scottish Sun)

Neil Lennon hopeful on ‘a couple’ of new Celtic signings before deadline

Celtic’s manager is also keen to offer new contracts to his existing stars.

Celtic eye loan move for Man City kid Dedryck Boyata

The Hoops are aware that Boyata could be sent out on loan again this season and are waiting in the wings. (Daily Record)

Temp-ting offer: Rangers try to lure Hearts star David to Ibrox

Move for David Templeton could be scuppered by Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov after the debacle surrounding Lee Wallace's move to Rangers. (Daily Record)

Hearts boss wants to make history by turning around Liverpool tie

John McGlynn wants a performance from Hearts that will go down in the annals of the club.

Brendan Rodgers hints at full-strength Liverpool team to face Hearts

John McGlynn's men could face big Liverpool stars in Anfield leg of Europa League tie.

Youthful Motherwell side set for Europa League outing against Levante

Stuart McCall is contending with a growing injury list ahead of the second leg tie.

Everton in talks with Kilmarnock over the transfer of 17-year-old striker Matthew Kennedy

Killie boss Kenny Shiels is unhappy with the Merseyside club's approach. (Liverpool Echo)

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The win over Helsingborg, coupled with results elsewhere mean Celtic will be bottom seeds in their group.

BYE BYE BANGURA

The Celtic squad say their farewells to the striker, who joined old club AIK on a loan deal this week.

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