The latest news and gossip from around Scottish football including the latest transfer and Covid-19 developments.
Clubs could start next season behind closed doors
Football clubs in Scotland have been warned they could soon face starting next season behind closed doors. The Daily Record reports discussions have taken place about the impact such a move would have on clubs.
The paper reports clubs are bracing themselves for that starting date of the season being pushed back with clubs considering a number of emergency contingency plans. A source told The Record "There is a possibility that the new season may have to begin behind closed doors and that’s the discussion we’re going to have to begin because it could have catastrophic consequences for our clubs in terms of the financial ramifications" (Daily Record)
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Celtic keen on Rennes youngster
Celtic have reportedly made a move for Rennes' French youth international right-back Brandon Soppy. According to reports in France, the Scottish champions have submitted a bid of €1.5million + bonuses for the 18-year-old but could face competition from RB Leipzig. (The Scotsman)
Mohamed Elyounoussi dilemma over Celtic future
Mohamed Elyounoussi has said he will have a dilemma between extending his stay at Celtic and returning to his parent club, Southampton. The Celtic loanee could end his spell with the club this month. Speaking to The Sun he said:"I still have three years left of the contract with Southampton.
"I want to show a better side of myself than what I have done.
"I hope I can go back and fight for a place next season." (The Sun)
Dundee United keen on Stephen O'Donnell
Dundee United are keen to make a move for Kilmarnock full-back Stephen O'Donnell. The Scotland international, who is out of a contract this summer, is attracting interest from clubs across the UK, but Dundee United have eyed him as a key man as part of their revamp plans according to reports. (The Sun)
Hearts will stay up - if we get the chance says Garuccio
Hearts defender Ben Garuccio has backed his teammates to keep their club in the Premiership if they get the chance. He told the Daily Record: “I know we were bottom at the time but in our minds there were still a lot of games to be played and we had a right good chance of getting out of this.
“We are confident we will get ourselves out of this position if the matches are played. What we don’t want is people to say the season is finished as it is and Hearts are down and relegated." (Daily Record)
Ryan Jack - always an honour to be capped
Ryan Jack has said he will never take a Scotland call-up for granted. He told The Sun: “Everyone knows I want to play for my country, so to get two games and two wins was brilliant.
“To get the chance to finally play for Scotland at the national stadium was a really proud moment for me."
He added: “If I am injury-free and fit then I am available for Scotland." (The Sun)
Cove won't go full time
League Two champions Cove Rangers will not go full-time next season, manager Paul Hartley says. He said: “Moving to full-time or a hybrid model would help but that won’t happen in this coming season.
“That might be a year down the line." (Press and Journal)
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