'Scottish boss Martin on brink at Saints' - gossip

Former Scotland defender Russell Martin is one game away from being sacked as Southampton manager, with the Premier League club drawing up a list of potential replacements if the team loses at home to Leicester City following the international break. (TeamTalk)

Heart of Midlothian midfielder Yan Dhanda says the All India Football Federation wants to call him into their international squad to aid their World Cup qualifying bid, but the country's government is standing by its rule not to call up players from outside India. (Scottish Sun)

Ross County striker Ronan Hale will be unable to play for Northern Ireland against Belarus and Bulgaria because international clearance for his switch from the Republic of Ireland, for whom he played at under-21 level, has not come through on time. (Scottish Sun)

New Wales manager Craig Bellamy says he is free to call up Tom Lawrence despite suggestions the Rangers midfielder has not played for his country since 2021 because of his involvement in a car crash incident while at Derby County. (Daily Record)

Scotland assistant head coach John Carver says he is not poised to be the next departure from Steve Clarke's backroom team as he continues to enjoy his role despite recent results but admits he is always open to other offers. (The Herald)

Former Scotland Under-21 striker Dapo Mebude has opened up on the struggles he has faced battling back from the horrors of a life-threatening car crash - and Oostende going out of business - to kick-start his career with Dunfermline Athletic. (The Courier)

Celtic are set to bring in former Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale, who describes himself as a "football doctor", to revamp the club’s football operations with head of recruitment Mark Lawwell and chief scout Joe Dudgeon having left the Scottish champions in March. (Daily Mail)

Ally McCoist remained coy when asked about a Daily Mirror report suggesting ITV bosses are very hopeful the former Scotland striker and current football pundit would accept their offer to appear on "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here" despite rejecting approaches in 2019 and 2022. (TalkSport)

Scotland's upcoming Nations League matches against Croatia and Portugal will not be shown on live TV but will be free to watch on Viaplay's YouTube channel. (Scottish Sun)

The Scottish Government expects to hold informal discussions with the Scottish Professional Football League about ending the alcohol ban at stadiums but admits it will be "tough" to convince ministers that change is needed. (Scottish Sun)