Latest on Leeds United forward Joe Gelhardt amid Rangers links as Celtic enjoy big money CL payout

Celtic picked up a point at Parkhead in the Champions League last night, when they drew 1-1 with Club Brugge. As Rangers get ready for their game against OGC Nice this evening, let’s take a look at all the biggest rumours from around the Scottish Premiership today.

Rangers could make a move for a Leeds United forward who has struggled for game time at Elland Road this season - meanwhile, we’ll take a look at how much money Celtic stand to earn from their participation in the Champions League.

Rangers looking at move for Leeds United’s ‘forgotten man’ Joe Gelhardt

Rangers are looking to add attacking talent to their squad in January - to do this, they could look to snap up Leeds United’s forgotten man, Joe Gelhardt.

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Leeds would rather Gelhardt leave the club on loan, but the Light Blues will try to snap up the 22 year old on a permanent basis. He has struggled for game time this season, making just three appearances across all competitions.

Earlier in the month, on Gelhardt, Leeds boss Daniel Farke said: “Obviously Joffy was struggling also with a few minor injuries in the last weeks. It’s also tough, because he’s such a top class character and gives everything in each of the training sessions. I love to have him around. He’s homegrown.

“In each of the training sessions, he puts his heart really out. But the truth also, there’s lots of quality options in this position. I can’t always take four strikers with us. It’s tough for [Gelhardt], but I have to praise him for his attitude and his workload and training performances. So we also need this.

“And he has to make sure that he prepares himself for the moment when the chance will come. Sometimes there is a chance out of injuries, illnesses, bookings, or perhaps when a player has perhaps a poorer period and is not delivering. Then his time will come.”

Celtic’s Champions League prize money explained

Celtic will earn a serious wedge of money for their participation in the Champions League - but how much exactly? Let’s see how much the Hoops stand to earn from Europe’s top competition.

For participation in the league phase alone, Celtic received a payout of €18.62 million (£15.5 million). Additionally, they have earned €2.1 million (£1.7 million) for every win, as well as €700,000 (£583,135) for every draw.

Furthermore, teams also earn an amount of money based on their final league phase position. Each team earns at least €275,000 (£229,024) for their participation in the league alone - for every position they finish above 36th, another €275,000 is added to the prize total.

If Celtic can progress through to the playoff rounds, they will receive a payout of €1 million (£832,765). Following this, they will get €11 million (£9.1 million) if they reach the last 16, €12.5 million (£10.4 million) if they get to the quarter finals, €15 million (£12.5 million) for reaching the semi finals and €18.5 million (£15.4 million) for landing a place in the final. Moreover, whoever wins the competition will receive an additional of €6.5 million (£5.4 million).