Celtic defenders Alistair Johnston and Liam Scales may be up against each other when Canada face Republic of Ireland in Saturday morning's friendly. (Sun),
Published June 5, 2026 • Source: bbc.com
Celtic defenders Alistair Johnston and Liam Scales may be up against each other when Canada face Republic of Ireland in Saturday morning's friendly. (Sun), external (https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/16344886/liam-scales-alistair-johnston-celtic-world-cup-ireland-canada/)
Meanwhile, Celtic and Rangers appear to have missed out on BK Hacken midfielder Silas Andersen, who has opted to join Portugal's Sporting. (Herald - subscription required), external (https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26168171.celtic-rangers-admit-defeat-highly-rated-midfielder/)
Paraag Marathe remains "very, very involved" at Rangers, despite stepping down as vice-chairman and suggests there will be opportunities for players to move between Leeds United and Rangers, with both clubs in the 49ers Enterprises' stable. (Yorkshire Evening Post), external (https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-news-paraag-marathe-glasgow-rangers-transfer-window-8658975)
Former Rangers captain and manager Barry Ferguson is eager to see how Findlay Curtis, 19, develops at Ibrox next season. (Record - subscription required), external (https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/findlay-curtis-ready-rangers-takeoff-37249561)
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke admits Ben Gannon-Doak is "a little bit rusty" while fellow winger Curtis is "very confident" before Saturday's final World Cup warm-up against Bolivia. (Sun), external (https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/16345031/findlay-curtis-scotland-world-cup-steve-clarke-gannon-doak/)
Meanwhile, Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn feels in "great shape" after limited club level opportunities this season. (Sun), external (https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/16345006/angus-gunn-scotland-positives-world-cup-lucky-charm/)
Gunn, 30, admits it was "quite difficult to take" after a January move from Nottingham Forest failed to materialise. (Record - subscription required), external (https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/angus-gunn-feared-scotland-place-37245539)
Sheffield United are looking at a possible move for Everton and Scotland defender Nathan Patterson, 24. (Glasgow Times), external (https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/26168344.efl-championship-side-consider-swoop-ex-rangers-star/)
Hearts' summer spending so far should exceed £1m by mid-June as they complete a series of deals. (Scotsman - subscription required), external (https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/latest-hearts-news/hearts-set-to-break-ps1-million-transfer-barrier-as-three-players-close-in-on-deals-8659280)
Meanwhile, Hearts winger Alexandros Kyziridis, 25, is still waiting to make his Greece debut after not making it off the bench in Thursday's 2-2 friendly draw with Sweden. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-ace-forced-to-wait-for-international-recognition-8659320)
Aberdeen's large turnover of players will end after the current summer transfer window, says manager Stephen Robinson. (Press and Journal - subscription required), external (https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/7033324/aberdeen-fc-stephen-robinson-future-signing-strategy/)
Dundee advise midfielder Paul Digby, 31, and defender Aaron Donnelly, 22, they can leave the club this summer. (Courier - subscription required), external (https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-fc/5505595/aaron-donnelly-paul-digby-futures-dundee/)