Football rumours: Aberdeen told to up offer for May, Hearts eye Newcastle striker, Rangers register Pena and Herrera, Conte to extend Chelsea contract?

Hearts are interested in taking Newcastle United striker Tom Heardman on loan, according to The Chronicle.

The highly rated 21-year-old would be reunited with former Toon coach Ian Cathro.

Meanwhile, the Jambos have also brought fitness coach Tom Taylor to Tynecastle from West Ham United.

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New Celtic signing Jonny Hayes has offered to fund replacement jerseys for Aberdeen fans who’d bought next season’s kit with his name on it. (The Herald)

Police in Northern Ireland, meanwhile, want the home and away legs of the Hoops’ potential Champions League clash against Linfield reversed to avoid a game on July 11 in Belfast due to security concerns. (Daily Record)

Graeme Shinnie insists Aberdeen haven’t reached their peak.

The Dons captain has backed his manager to bring in quality replacements after the departures of Jonny Hayes, Ryan Jack, Peter Pawlett, Ash Taylor and Niall McGinn. (Press & Journal)

McInnes himself says he’s raring to go in the Europa League, with Kazakhstan’s Ordabasy or Siroki Brijeg of Bosnia and Herzegovina standing in their way of a place in the third qualifying round. (Evening Times)

A big boost to their chances would be signing Stevie May, but his current club Sheffield Wednesday are reluctant to sell.

The Dons have been told to stump up £400,000 for the former St Johnstone star, according to The Sun.

Rangers new boy Alfredo Morelos’ agent says his client’s style of play resembles that of Luis Suarez, reports the Daily Record.

The Colombian striker made his first appearance in the last 20 minutes of the Gers’ 1-1 bounce game draw with Welsh champions The New Saints.

Yet to officially sign are Carlos Pena and Eduardo Hererra, but the two have been included in Rangers’ Europa League squad for their qualifier against Progres Niederkorn.

Pedro Caixinha will be able to make one further ‘wildcard’ addition to the squad, with moves in the offing for Graham Dorrans and Jamie Walker, (The Sun)

Meanwhile, Kent Live suggest that Harry Forrester could be on his way to Charlton.

New Dundee United signing Tam Scobbie has launched a scathing attack on St Johnstone chairman Steve Brown, claiming he was “forced out of the club” by him. (The Courier)

Fraser Fyvie is on the lookout for a new club.

The midfielder rejected an initial contract offer from Hibs but had a change of heart – only to find the offer was no longer on the table. (Edinburgh Evening News)

Antonio Conte is heading into talks with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich with a view to extending his contract with the Premier League champions. The Daily Telegraph reports that there have been positive conversations between the Italian head coach and club officials despite claims emerging from Conte’s homeland that he was considering his future due to unhappiness over Chelsea’s transfer strategy and a desire to have greater power at Stamford Bridge.

Dani Alves has told Juventus he wants to leave amid interest from Manchester City, according to the Guardian. The Brazilian defender is reportedly keen to reunite with Pep Guardiola, who managed him at Barcelona.

Alves’ agent had a meeting with Juve on Monday and made the club aware of his client’s desire to move on and he is waiting for permission from the Italian champions to begin talks with City.

Barcelona will re-sign Gerard Deulofeu from Everton, according to the Daily Mail. The Spanish winger enjoyed a productive loan spell at AC Milan in the second half of last season and Barca are now preparing a £10.5million bid to return him to the Nou Camp.

Torino president Urbano Cairo has told Sky Sport Italia that there have been no approaches from Manchester United or Paris St Germain for in-demand striker Andrea Belotti. The young Italy international scored 26 Serie A goals in 2016-17 but Cairo said: “I’ve not had any contact from anyone. Not from PSG, Manchester United or AC Milan. He’s under contract until 2021 and that means he has to stick with us.”

Wayne Rooney’s Manchester United future may be the subject of debate but talkSPORT believe he is determined to prolong his career at Old Trafford after returning to training ahead of schedule. The 31-year-old captain has found playing time restricted under Jose Mourinho and his status with England has also declined.