Scottish Gossip: Rangers, Celtic, Bruce, Allardyce, Davies, Jansen, Moyes, Jota, McTominay, O'Riordan
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Former Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce, the 62-year-old who has been out of work since leaving West Bromwich Albion last year, has been put forward to the Rangers board as they continue their search to find a replacement for the sacked Michael Beale. (Football Scotland), external
Former England manager Sam Allardyce, the 68-year-old who left Leeds United this summer after their relegation from the Premier League, admits he would be hugely honoured if he was asked to become the next Rangers manager. (No Tippy Tappy Football Podcast), external
Former Nottingham Forest and Derby County manager Billy Davies, the 59-year-old who has been out of football for nine years, wants the chance to reignite his former club, Rangers. (Daily Record), external
AZ Alkmaar head coach Pascal Jansen, who had become the new bookmakers favourite for the Rangers vacancy, does not know if there has been any contact between the clubs but says a move to Ibrox is "completely out of the question". (Daily Record), external
David Moyes, whose contract ends next summer, has had no assurances so far about his long-term future as manager, with West Ham United delaying a decision on their plans until the end of this year. (TeamTalk), external
Tottenham Hotspur are at the front of the queue, ahead of Brentford and Everton, as winger Jota appears poised to leave Al-Ittihad in January, just months after the 24-year-old's £25m transfer from Celtic, with Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou keen to reunite with his former player. (TeamTalk), external
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay remains a prime candidate to be sold by Manchester United in January along with centre-half Harry Maguire. (Football Insider), external
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke is considering a switch to a back four, following the injury absence of Real Sociedad's Kieran Tierney, in next week's Euro 2024 qualifier in Spain. (The Herald), external
Crewe Alexandra defender Connor O'Riordan is expected to be named in the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad on Thursday, days after being called up by Scotland boss Scot Gemmill, the 19-year-old having had a change of heart about a switch in allegiance. (Scottish Sun), external
Former Grade One official Steve Conroy has criticised Lithuanian referee Donatas Rumsas for failing to show a red card to Elseid Hysaj after the Lazio full-back struck Celtic's Reo Hatate in the face during the Italian side's 2-1 Champions League win in Glasgow on Wednesday. (The National), external
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