Hearts hold talks with Kilmarnock’s Danny Armstrong – Scottish gossip

On By Littum

Hearts have had conversations with Kilmarnock winger Danny Armstrong, 27, who is set to be a free agent at the end of the season. (Edinburgh Evening News – subscription)

Derry City Boss Tiernan Lynch is confident of completing the signing of Hearts striker Liam Boyce, 33. (Derry Journal)

Celtic midfielder Odin Thiago Holm, 21, is expected to join Los Angeles FC in time for pre-season, with their Major League Soccer season starting in March. (Record)

Rayo Vallecano have opened talks with Celtic over the potential loan signing of winger Luis Palma, 24, and the Spanish club want an option to buy the Honduras international for £2.1m. (Mail)

Scotland defender Nathan Patterson, 23, made his first Everton season start in the 2-0 FA Cup victory Peterbrough. (Sun)

Tony Docherty believes in his Dundee the team should have had a penalty in the build-up to Rangers equalizer in Thursday’s 1-1 match. (Record)