Scottish Premiership

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has rejected the chance to speak to Newcastle about becoming the club’s new manager. Newcastle are seeking a new manager following the departure of Rafael Benitez, with the Spaniard having left at the expiry of his contract and moving to Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang. …

Arsenal are still ‘optimistic’ of landing Celtic full-back Kieran Tierney despite having an opening bid of £15m rejected by the Scottish champions. Unai Emery has identified the 22-year-old as a key target as he looks to strengthen at left-back, tabling an opening offer as he bids to bring the Scotland …

John Hartson has labelled Arsenal’s move for Kieran Tierney as ‘an embarrassment’. Arsenal are operating on a shoestring budget this summer, with Unai Emery believed to have just £40 million to bolster his squad, with the Gunners defence and midfield being in particular need of surgery. Reports in The Sun …

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has reportedly rejected the chance to replace Frank Lampard as Derby manager. Lampard looks set to leave Derby to replace Maurizio Sarri at former club Chelsea, having impressed in his first season in charge by leading the club to the Championship play-off final. Gerrard also impressed …

New Rangers signing Jordan Jones admits he wants to emulate Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. The 24-year-old has joined Rangers on a free transfer from Kilmarnock, having signed a pre-contract agreement to join Steven Gerrard’s side in January. The Northern Ireland international admits he is ‘over the moon’ to have completed …

Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull has turned down a ‘magnificent offer’ to join Scottish champions Celtic. Celtic had agreed a £3m deal to sign the highly-rated 19-year-old, who scored 15 league goals last season to be crowned the SFWA Young Player of the Year. However, the youngster has rejected the terms despite …

Celtic have agreed a £3m deal for Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull. Celtic are moving to improve a squad that has dominated Scottish football in recent seasons, winning three successive domestic trebles. Neil Lennon’s side have now agreed a deal for Scotland U21 star Turnbull, who enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at …

Steven Naismith admits he’d be ‘surprised’ if outgoing Everton captain Phil Jagielka moved to Scotland. The veteran centre-back is leaving Goodison Park after 12 years on Merseyside, with the 36-year-old having been linked with a move to Celtic. Scotland international Naismith, who played alongside Jagielka at Everton, thinks the defender …

Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos has admitted that he is aiming to play in a ‘much better, more competitive league,’ naming the Premier League and La Liga of particular interest to him. The Columbia international striker has netted 17 goals in his 29 appearances in the Scottish Premiership this season where …

Jose Mourinho is reportedly ‘evaluating’ an offer to become the new manager of Celtic. The 56-year-old is considering a return to management having been sacked by Manchester United in December, with Scottish champions Celtic reported to have made a shock offer. Celtic are seeking a permanent replacement for Brendan Rodgers, …