RANGERS’ pursuit of Hearts’ Jamie Walker looked no nearer to a resolution late last night – despite the clubs re-opening deadline day talks.
Ibrox boss Pedro Caixinha has been trailing the Tynecastle playmaker all summer but has so far baulked at the Jambos’ £1million asking price.
It appeared, however, that things were moving towards a conclusion when it emerged early on Thursday afternoon that talks over a possible deal had resumed.
But Hearts insisted they had yet to receive an official offer from the Ibrox camp.
Meanwhile, Celtic assistant boss Chris Davies confirmed the Hoops were still hopeful of boosting their squad ahead of the deadline.
Brendan Rodgers’ team have a Champions League campaign to prepare for but are short on cover at the centre of defence and up front.
Their attempt to lure Jason Denayer back for a second Parkhead loan stint failed when he chose a return to Galatasaray but a loan swoop for Paris St Germain’s teenage frontman Odsonne Edouard remained on the cards.
Craig Levein became the first Ladbrokes Premiership manager to complete a deadline-day signing as the new Hearts boss landed Raith Rovers captain Ross Callachan on a two-year deal after paying the Fifers an undisclosed fee – while youngster Dario Zanetta has gone in the opposite direction on a year-long loan.
A move for Genoa attacker Manuel Milinkovic was also expected to be pushed through before the midnight deadline, while defender Jordan McGhee completed his move to Falkirk.
Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson is stepping up his search for a new centre-back after defender Ben Heneghan sealed his move to Sheffield United.
Aberdeen offloaded striker Jayden Stockley to Exeter, while Partick Thistle made a late swoop for Paul McGinn.
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