Scotland National Team
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke is reportedly close to finalising a new contract extension that would keep him in charge of the national team until the UEFA European Championship in 2028. This development was reported by The Times (subscription required).
Club Transfer and Loan Updates
Heart of Midlothian are considering a move for Falkirk winger Calvin Miller, who is 28 years old. This interest comes just months after a potential return to Celtic for Miller fell through. The Daily Record provided this update.
Celtic have no intentions to loan out 20-year-old forward Callum Osmand for the 2026-27 season despite his first campaign in Scotland being affected by injuries, according to Football Insider.
Hannover will engage in discussions with Celtic regarding the future of centre-half Maik Nawrocki. The German club failed to secure promotion to the Bundesliga and are unlikely to afford the £2 million fee required to make Nawrocki's loan move permanent. Nawrocki is 25 years old. The National reported these details.
Rangers have informed their Fan Advisory Board that the upcoming transfer window will prioritise enhancing leadership, mentality, and squad chemistry, alongside addressing key positional requirements. Additionally, winger Findlay Curtis, aged 19, is expected to be reintegrated into the squad following his loan spell at Kilmarnock. This information was shared by The Herald.
Aston Oxborough has returned to Dunfermline Athletic ahead of Saturday's Scottish Cup final. The 28-year-old goalkeeper was recalled from his loan at Motherwell, who needed cover for their final Scottish Premiership match against Hibernian. This update was provided by The Courier.
Aberdeen winger Nicolas Milanovic appears set to depart this summer, one year into a three-year contract, after being informed by manager Stephen Robinson that he is not part of the club's plans. Milanovic is 24 years old. The Press & Journal reported this news.
Ross County are interested in signing released Aberdeen winger Ryan Duncan following his loan spell in Dingwall. However, the club, which has been relegated to League 1, anticipates competition for the 22-year-old's signature. This was also reported by the Press & Journal.
English and European Transfer Rumours
Elie Youan, a 27-year-old forward who is out of contract with Hibernian, has disclosed that he has wanted to leave the club for two years. Previous potential moves to Stoke City and Legia Warsaw did not materialise. This information comes from the Edinburgh Evening News.
Former St Johnstone striker Makenzie Kirk is expected to be loaned to a League One club next season after failing to secure a regular starting position at Portsmouth in the Championship. Kirk is 22 years old. Portsmouth News provided this update.
Udinese midfielder Lennon Miller, valued at £8.7 million, is the most valuable player omitted from Scotland's World Cup squad, according to Transfermarkt.
The Rangers Fan Advisory Board has expressed "concerns" regarding the team's post-split form under head coach Danny Rohl. They noted that "sentiment has deteriorated" on a game-by-game basis and highlighted the team's record against top-six opposition as a "key concern." This was reported by The National.
Head coach Steven Pressley has admitted that he contemplated resigning from his position at Dundee during difficult periods this season. The Courier reported this admission.
Former Rangers manager Dick Advocaat has declined to explain his decision to return as Curacao head coach. He stated that his focus remains on the future, which includes a friendly match against Scotland ahead of Curacao's debut at the World Cup finals. This was reported by the Glasgow Times.
Gary Naysmith requested that Ayr United announce his appointment as manager early because he could not deceive his Stenhousemuir players prior to their Championship play-off final. This information was reported by the Scottish Sun.
