'Robertson could be given Liverpool extension' - gossip

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Scotland captain Andy Robertson could be in line for a short-term contract extension at Liverpool, with the 30-year-old's rival for the left-back spot, Kostas Tsimikas, likely heading for an exit from the Premier League leaders at the end of the season. (The Athletic)

Hibernian have opened talks with goalkeeper Jordan Smith, whose current contract runs until June 2026, over a new deal as reward for the 30-year-old's impressive form. (Football Insider)

Aberdeen were only willing to offer Jamie McGrath a new three-year contract, but the 28-year-old Republic of Ireland midfielder will head to Scottish Premiership rivals Hibs this summer after the Leith club landed him with an extra 12 months on the table. (Daily Record)

Champions Mohun Bagan and Indian Super League rivals Goa, Mumbai City and Bengaluru are interested in Chennaiyin attacking midfielder Connor Shields, the 27-year-old Scot who has one goal and eight assists in the league this season but who is out of contract this summer. (Sky Sports)

Sacked Rangers manager Philippe Clement is entitled to a significantly higher pay off than the £1.2m previously suggested as the Belgian's severance terms were upped substantially when he signed his new contract in the summer. (Daily Record)

Rangers received the blessing of 49ers Enterprises, which is part of a consortium in takeover talks, to sack manager Philippe Clement, while there are currently no signs of the US company selling Leeds United to Red Bull, which became a minority stakeholder of the Championship leaders in May 2024, in light of the Ibrox negotiations. (The Athletic)

Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe has confirmed that Rangers will not become a feeder club to the Championship leaders, but because of less restrictive rules over dual ownership in the English top-flight than the English Football League, the takeover of the Scottish Premiership outfit involving 49ers Enterprises will only happen if the Yorkshire club are promoted. (City AM)

Sheriff officers have been attending football matches to get a first-hand look at how disorder and pyrotechnics are damaging the reputation of Scottish football and becoming increasingly challenging for Police Scotland. (Scottish Sun)

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