'New boss Nancy could attend Celtic v Dundee' - gossip

Wilfried Nancy is poised to join Celtic from Columbus Crew

Celtic's search for a new manager is about to draw to a close as Kilmarnock reportedly offer Rugby Park to Auchinleck Talbot for their Scottish Cup tie against the Scottish champions.

Wilfried Nancy is set to lead his first training session as Celtic manager on Thursday before his unveiling media conference - and the departing Columbus Crew head coach could even be presented to the Scottish champions' fans at Wednesday's Scottish Premiership match at home to Dundee. (The Herald)

Incoming Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy was due to finally arrive in Glasgow on Tuesday evening, the Frenchman could be in the stands for Wednesday night's visit by Dundee and is now expected to be officially announced as the club's new manager in the next 48 hours. (Daily Record)

Billy Davies is not in the running to become the next Greenock Morton manager, with the former Nottingham Forest and Derby County boss happy to help out in the interim before returning to his technical head coach role. (Daily Record)

Rangers plan to appoint a new chief executive first before agreeing a director of football deal. (Football Insider)

Nicolas Raskin's Rangers contract runs until the summer of 2028, a year longer than widely reported when the Belgium midfielder signed in January 2023. (Rangers Review)

Scott Bain's return to form with Falkirk has put the 32-year-old goalkeeper on the radar of several clubs north and south of the border. (Daily Record)

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin has confirmed talks with midfielder Dante Polvara regarding a new contract are ongoing, with the 25-year-old out of contract in the summer and on Hibernian's radar. (Press & Journal)

Celtic may struggle to sign Wessam Abou Ali in January due to Columbus Crew's reluctance to part with the Palestine striker, who cost the Major League Soccer club £5.7m in the summer, after losing head coach Wilfried Nancy to Celtic. (Football Insider)

A report in the Daily Mail suggesting goalkeeper Stefan Ortega is considering an exit from Manchester City in January is likely to ignite speculation about interest from Celtic that was reported in November. (Football Insider)

Celtic are set to receive 10% of Brighton & Hove Albion's sale of Matt O'Riley to Marseille should a permanent deal for the midfielder be completed in January. (Football Insider)

The Scottish FA is exploring plans to turn Lesser Hampden into a shared stadium for Celtic, Rangers and Glasgow City's women's teams, creating a hub to accelerate the growth of the game ahead of Scotland co-hosting the 2035 Women's World Cup. (The National)

Kilmarnock have offered Rugby Park to Auchinleck Talbot as the West of Scotland Premier League club gear up for their once-in-a-lifetime Scottish Cup tie against Celtic. (Glasgow Times)