Celtic winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha believes the Scottish champions' refusal to allow him a loan move to a Major League Soccer club last season cost him a place in DR Congo's World Cup squad and the 25-year-old hopes his current loan to Gent can become permanent. (Scottish Sun)

Algeria winger Fares Ghedjemis, the 24-year-old who was wanted by Celtic and Rangers this summer, says he decided to stay and extend his contract with promoted Frosinone because they persuaded him they had the ambition to become a major club in Italy. (The Herald)

Former Celtic captain Scott Brown has revealed he rejected the chance to become Cheltenham Town manager, who made him an offer just days after he left his role at Fleetwood Town. (The Warm-up)