Celtic back in for Bogusz & Munteanu - gossip

Polish midfielder Mateusz Bogusz, at Mexican side Cruz Azul, and CFR Cluj's Romania striker Louis Munteanu top the Celtic shortlist for the January window. (TeamTalk), external

Aberdeen coach Peter Leven is under consideration for the vacant Kilmarnock job following Stuart Kettlewell's dismissal. (Daily Record), external

Pierre Ekwah, the 23-year-old midfielder, who has attempted to terminate his contract at Saint Etienne, is once again linked with Rangers, along with Serie A side Udinese. (Footmercato - in French), external

Celtic remain interested in Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier, who will be out of contract at the end of the season, while Inter Milan are considering the 25-year-old Frenchman as a back-up option. (TeamTalk), external

Sheffield United are confident of securing a January deal for Rangers midfielder Joe Rothwell, with their Championship rivals Middlesbrough, Stoke City and Derby County also showing interest in the 30-year-old. (TeamTalk), external

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke plans to reach out to Harvey Barnes' advisers early in the New Year to discuss a possible change of allegiance for the Newcastle United winger who has one senior England cap. (Scottish Sun), external

Steve Clarke has spoken with several Scotland squad members about investigating loan moves to address the issue of playing time, including Angus Gunn, but not fellow goalkeeper Craig Gordon, who is yet to feature for Hearts this season. (The Scotsman), external

Steve Clarke says he hasn't had much time to consider his future as Scotland head coach but will sit down SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell early in 2026 once the details of World Cup preparations have been rubber-stamped. (Daily Record), external

Former Celtic assistant John Kennedy has agreed to follow Brendan Rodgers to Saudi club Al-Qadsiah. (Scottish Sun), external