Champions League is Miller's main goal
Motherwell midfielder Lennon Miller says his biggest ambition is to play in the Champions League as the 18-year-old bids to make his Scotland debut in friendlies against Iceland and Leichtenstein. (Scotland National Team on YouTube), externalPAOK technical director Christos Karipidis says the Greek club are awaiting a formal agreement to sign Greg Taylor after holding talks with the out-of-contract 27-year-old Celtic and Scotland left-back. (Alpha via Daily Record), externalRead Friday's Scottish Gossip in full.
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