Clarke plans Scotland talks next month - gossip

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke plans to hold talks with the Scottish FA over his future in March, with his current contract expiring after the summer's World Cup. (Sky Sports), external

Napoli have opened talks with the representatives of Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 29, about extending his stay in Italy to 2030. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian), external

Celtic midfielder Arne Engels is expected to miss at least nine matches as he recovers from a thigh strain. (Glasgow Times), external

Recent Hibernian signing Owen Elding insists there is "no better environment" for him to improve as a striker after the 19-year-old enjoyed a goal against St Mirren on his first start at Easter Road. (Edinburgh Evening News), external

Elfsborg sporting director Stefan Andreasson says Jimmy Thelin turned down the chance to return to the Swedish club after his dismissal at Aberdeen. (The Herald), external

Former Kilmarnock winger Danny Armstrong, now with Dinamo Bucharest in Romania, apologises to Dorinel Munteanu after shoving the Hermannstadt head coach. (Scottish Sun), external