Football rumours: Midfielder pledges future to Rangers, Paulo Sergio wants Hearts return, Neymar misses Barcelona training with PSG move looming

FORMER Hearts boss Paulo Sergio is keen on a return to Tynecastle, reports the Edinburgh Evening News.

The Portuguese, who is currently out of work, says he’s already submitted his CV to Ann Budge – which includes the club’s famous 5-1 Scottish Cup final win over Hibs.

Josh Windass has pledged his future to Rangers despite interest from down south, according to the Daily Express.

QPR and Rotherham have been linked with moves for the attacker, who scored in a friendly against Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday.

Dundee United have come under fire for an article posted on their website announcing that they’re ‘open to offers’ for Cammy Bell.

UNITED OPEN TO OFFERS FOR CAMMY BELL https://t.co/6eExA2sWNp pic.twitter.com/EozWD1ZOjL

— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) August 1, 2017

Boss Ray McKinnon is adamant that the goalkeeper will only leave the club if there’s a transfer fee involved. (The Courier)

Bell himself told The Scottish Sun that he was ‘mystified’ to see himself being sold on social media.

Aberdeen’s Ryan Christie insists the Dons won’t park the bus against Apollon Limassol.

Derek McInnes’ side take a 2-1 lead into the second leg of the Europa League qualifier in Cyprus. (Press & Journal)

Hibs have signed striker Anthony Stokes for a third time.

The Irish striker was a top target for Neil Lennon, who managed the 29-year-old at Celtic. (The Sun)

First leg clean sheet could be crucial for Celtic, says Brendan Rodgers

Elsewhere

Barcelona have given Neymar permission to miss training amid speculation of a world-record transfer to Paris St Germain.

The Brazil forward has been heavily linked with a 222 million euro (£199million) move to the Ligue 1 club this summer.

Manchester United are interested in signing Paris St-Germain’s right-back Serge Aurier, according to the Daily Mirror. The Daily Express say a £27million fee has been agreed for the 24-year-old and the transfer could go ahead next week.

Meanwhile, the Manchester Evening News suggest United have also made an enquiry about Anderlecht midfielder Leander Dendoncker – but are not expected to sign the 22-year-old this summer.

The Liverpool Echo claim Everton are considering a move for 23-year-old Lazio defender Wesley Hoedt, who is valued at £12million.