Napoli believe Scott McTominay wants to extend his contract, which has two years left to run, despite reports of interest from Real Madrid. Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has revealed that talks are ongoing and said he believes the 29-year-old Scotland midfielder wants to stay.
McTominay’s market value
At £34m, McTominay is the 35th most valuable British player in the latest market value update, making him the top-valued Scot. He sits one spot ahead of Archie Gray, the Tottenham Hotspur defender who is Scotland-qualified and plays for England’s youth teams.
Barron finding his way at Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg described Connor Barron as a “good player” and said the 24-year-old midfielder’s lack of game time on loan from Rangers is down to his position among many summer signings who are only starting to break into Championship starting line-ups.
Ferguson linked with Glentoran
Former Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager Duncan Ferguson is among the leading candidates to become the next manager of Glentoran.
Other Scottish stories
Beveren technical director Bob Peeters believes new Hibernian manager Marink Reedijk will bring success to Easter Road. Peeters pointed to the 34-year-old’s time at Beveren, where Reedijk enjoyed success despite a disappointing first season at the Belgian club.
Former Rangers left-back Gregory Vignal, who has previously worked in the Ibrox club’s academy and with Dundee, wants to become a manager in Scotland, his adopted home. The 45-year-old recently left his role as Blackburn Rovers Under-21 boss.
Former Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp has revealed that Neil Lennon tried to sign him for Celtic twice. Sharp said his deep-rooted love for the Blades is the reason the move never happened.
Celtic B striker Lucas Clearie, 17, trained with the first team before the Scottish champions’ Europa League match against Benfica.