'Wrexham among clubs eyeing Lawrence'
Numerous clubs in the UK, including Wrexham, and abroad are keeping a check on Tom Lawrence's situation as the 31-year-old Wales midfielder approaches the end of his Rangers contract but with the Ibrox club having the option to extend his stay by a year. (Daily Mail), externalNo plans have been put in place ahead of expected celebrations at the end of this year's football season despite a "productive discussion" last week after MSP Kaukab Stewart brought together community councils for Merchant City, Trongate and Calton and representatives for Celtic, Rangers, the Scottish Professional Football League, Police Scotland and Glasgow City Council in a bid to avoid the 'disruption' seen in previous years. (The Herald), externalRead Thursday's Scottish Gossip in full.
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