Swiss champions rival Rangers for Ancelotti
Swiss champions reportedly rival Rangers for a managerial candidate and a player, as Celtic make move for teenage full-back...
Heavily linked with Rangers, former Real Madrid assistant Davide Ancelotti is a "hot contender" to take over at Swiss champions Basel. (Blick, external - in German)Rangers face a battle to land Brazilian midfielder Metinho as Basel say they want to keep the 22-year-old permanently after his loan from Troyes. (Scottish Sun), externalTroyes would want £5m to part with Rangers midfield target Metinho. (Daily Record), externalEverton are just one of six Premier League clubs keen on Rangers midfielder Mohamed Diomande, but the Ibrox club are in no rush to sell the 23-year-old and would demand a substantial fee. (TeamTalk), externalJamie Vardy is weighing up a move to Rangers as the 38-year-old striker's contract runs out with relegated Leicester City. (Daily Mail, print edition)Former Rangers chairman Dave King has revealed the Ibrox club almost had Saudi owners before the US consortium's takeover. (Sky Sports)Celtic have tabled an offer for Peterborough United left-back Harley Mills, joining Fulham in pursuit of the 19-year-old. (Football League World), externalTelstar forward Youssef El Kachati, a reported target for Celtic, has confirmed he will be leaving the Dutch side and revealed several clubs are in for him. (The Herald , external- subscription required)Melbourne City are in talks with Celtic about extending the loan arrangement for Australia winger Marco Tilio for another year. (Scottish Sun), externalHibernian have made an offer for Hull City midfielder Xavier Simons, with the 22-year-old former Chelsea youth having a year to run on his Tigers' deal. (Daily Record), externalOut-of-contract Rocky Bushiri will make a decision on his future when he returns from international duty with DR Congo, with Hibernian having made a significant offer of a new contract but the 25-year-old also having offers from Championship and European mainland clubs. (Daily Record), externalHearts are keeping close tabs on Falkirk midfielder Brad Spencer, with the 29-year-old entering the last year of his contract with the newly-promoted Scottish Premiership club. (Daily Record), externalMoldova international Iurie Iovu, who has been on loan at Deportivo Alaves B team from Croatian club Istra, is on a list of central defensive targets for Dundee United. (Daily Record), externalDundee United manager Jim Goodwin wants to bring Luca Stephenson back Tannadice after the 21-year-old midfielder's loan spell and also tap further into the Liverpool development ranks. (Daily Record), externalBolton Wanderers have made a move to try and land Sam Dalby, with the striker also wanted by League One rivals Blackpool and Wigan Athletic after the 29-year-old turned down a new contract with Wrexham and was offered a permanent deal following his loan to Dundee United. (Daily Record), externalLivingston have triggered a year-long contract extension for 29-year-old goalkeeper Jerome Prior. (Daily Record), externalEverton want to sign 19-year-old Scotland winger Ben Doak from their city rivals Liverpool. (Sky Sports), externalPromoted Birmingham City have given the green light to Marc Leonard being loaned out next season, with the 23-year-old Scottish midfielder wanted by multiple Championship clubs. (Football Insider), externalSwansea City could replace one Scottish midfielder with another as they bid for Lincoln City's Ethan Erhahon and consider a Plymouth Argyle offer for Jay Fulton. (Football League World), externalColchester United have stepped up their interest in defender George Stanger, with the 24-year-old a free agent after leaving Ayr United and having several options on both sides of the border. (Daily Record), externalFormer Motherwell player Riku Danzaki is at the centre of a betting scandal in the Australian A-League. (Daily Record), external
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