'Tavernier sale could be priority for new Rangers owners' - gossip

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Soon-to-be Rangers owners The San Francisco 49ers could make axing captain James Tavernier their first major decision since taking over, with the 33-year-old contracted until summer 2026 but with clubs in Italy and the United States keeping tabs on the experienced right-back. (TeamTalk)

Braga, currently sitting fourth in the Portuguese top flight, are keen on Sturm Graz right-back Max Johnston and have scouted the 21-year-old, who won his first Scotland cap against Greece last month, for several months. (Daily Record)

Steven Gerrard, who has been linked with a return to Rangers as manager this summer, says he is not ready for a return to the dugout after the 44-year-old Englishman's chastening experience in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ettifaq. (The Peter Crouch Podcast)

Scotland and Bournemouth midfielder Ryan Christie has confirmed his season is over, the 30-year-old saying on social media it is "time to heal" as he is set to undergo surgery to resolve a persistent groin issue. (The Herald)

Lewis Ferguson was forced to pull out of Bologna's Serie A meeting with Napoli after picking up an injury during the warm-up on Monday, while opposition midfielder Scott McTominay was forced off with a knock after 70 minutes of the 1-1 draw after replacing fellow Scotland international Billy Gilmour in the starting line-up. (The Scotsman)

Spain number one Unai Simon has confirmed he will not be playing in the Europa League quarter-final first leg against Rangers at Ibrox on Thursday as Athletic Bilbao's rotation policy means Julen Agirrezabala will be in goal. (Glasgow Times)

Rumours that the Rangers takeover has stalled or is about to collapse are well wide of the mark and 49ers Enterprises are expected to finalise the deal to take control of the Ibrox club this month. (Daily Record)

A decision on the proposed new 12,500-seater Dundee FC stadium at Camperdown Park will be made on 19 May at the earliest after Dundee City Council's April planning committee meeting was cancelled due to lack of business. (The Courier)

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