Midfielder David Watson, whose Kilmarnock contract ends next summer, is keen on a move to Rangers, while the 20-year-old scores highly in Hearts’ recruitment system and English Championship clubs are also watching his progress. (TeamTalk), external
Scotland midfielder John McGinn is close to signing a contract extension with Aston Villa. (Sky Sports), external
Aston Villa are ready to offer 31-year-old Scotland midfielder John McGinn a new deal. (Fabrizio Romano on X), external
Gnistan midfielder Roman Eremenko, whose move to St Johnstone fell through 10 months ago because he failed to qualify for a work permit, has not closed the door on a January transfer abroad after being recalled to the Finland squad at the age of 38. (The Courier), external
Celtic are still eager to tie down manager Brendan Rodgers, whose current deal ends next summer, to a new contract despite his team’s current poor form amid growing fan discontent. (Football Insider), external
Speaking for the first time since dropping out the race to be Rangers head coach, Kevin Muscat said he hopes to continue improving after his Shanghai Port side lost to J-League outfit Machida Zelvia in the Asian Champions League. (Daily Record), external
