Scottish Gossip: Lampard, Parker, Muscat, Glasner, Clement, Lopetegui, Evans, Anderson, Beck, Franczak
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Former Chelsea and Everton manager Frank Lampard and Yokohama F Marinos head coach Kevin Muscat have both held talks with Rangers about their team boss vacancy, while Kilmarnock's Derek McInnes is still under serious consideration.
Meanwhile, free agent Oliver Glasner, who led Eintracht Frankfurt to Europa League final victory over the Ibrox side, has instructed his representatives to officially register an interest. (Daily Record), external
Former Club Brugge and Monaco head coach Philippe Clement, who is a target for Saudi Pro League club Al-Shabab, was in Glasgow this week for discussions with Rangers about their managerial vacancy. (HLN), external
Former Bournemouth and Fulham manager Scott Parker is interested in becoming Rangers boss following the sacking of Michael Beale. (Daily Mail), external
Former Real Madrid, Spain and Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Julen Lopetegui has rejected an approach from Rangers. (TeamTalk), external
Steve Evans, the 60-year-old Scot who led Stevenage to promotion to League One last season, is in the frame for the vacancy at Sheffield Wednesday, who sacked Xisco Munoz this week. (TeamTalk), external
Rangers have signed up with the International Professional Scouting Organisation as changes to their recruitment department continue this season. (Scottish Sun), external
Dundee manager Tony Docherty believes the success of Owen Beck's loan spell from Liverpool could benefit the Scottish Premiership club for years to come after the left-back was named in the Wales Under-21 squad 24 hours after being called up by the senior squad. (The Courier), external
England manager Gareth Southgate insists he has not contacted Newcastle United midfielder Elliot Anderson over pledging his allegiance to England since the 20-year-old pulled out of last month's Scotland camp as he makes a decision about his future allegiance. (The National), external
Crewe Alexandra defender Connor O'Riordan has been named in the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad days after being included in Scot Gemmill's Scotland party after the 19-year-old had a change of heart about switching allegiances. (Daily Record), external
Poland and Scotland are both keen on 16-year-old St Johnstone midfielder Fran Franczak. (The Courier), external