'Celtic consider move for Kilmarnock's Watson' - gossip

David Watson has made more than 100 Kilmarnock appearances

Celtic are reportedly interested in Kilmarnock midfielder David Watson as Livingston manager David Martindale finds a new role in politics.

Celtic are considering a January move for 20-year-old Kilmarnock midfielder David Watson, who is out of contract next summer. (The Herald)

Former Rangers director of football Gordon Smith was shocked that the Ibrox club paid Everton £8m for Youssef Chermiti and revealed he would not have signed the striker on a free transfer if he was still in post. (Daily Record)

North Texas have decided not to take up their option to buy Aaron Essel following the 20-year-old's loan spell from St Johnstone and the midfielder will return to the Scottish Championship club next month. (The Courier)

Manager Jim Goodwin insists he is comfortable with Dundee United's move towards an aggressive player trading model. (The Courier)

Former Dundee United manager and Hearts caretaker Liam Fox has been appointed head coach of Sporting Club Jacksonville in United States' second-tier, the club where former Rangers manager Mark Warburton is sporting director. (Daily Record)

Livingston manager David Martindale has been booked to appear on BBC Scotland's "Debate Night" politics show on Wednesday evening. (Scottish Sun)

Udinese head coach Kosta Runjaic says Scotland midfielder Lennon Miller "could have done better" and "lost a lot of balls" after the 19-year-old's latest substitute appearance against Juventus. (Daily Record)

Premier Sports Cup semi-final goalscorer Callum Osmand was not included in Celtic's Europa League squad under Brendan Rodgers, but the forward could face Midtjylland on Thursday should Cameron Carter-Vickers be de-registered citing the centre-half's long-term injury. (The National)

Roma have suffered their third major injury blow before Thursday's Europa League meeting with Rangers, with former Manchester City full-back Angelino missing out with asthmatic bronchitis. (Glasgow Times)