'Martin to have fresh Rangers head coach talks' - gossip

There are conflicting reports about Russell Martin's next job

Former Rangers defender Russell Martin remains one of the names in the frame to be Ibrox boss and will meet with the Scottish Premiership club this week to make a fresh pitch to become head coach despite interest from Leicester City. (Scottish Sun)

Leicester have now reached a full agreement with former Southampton boss and ex-Rangers defender Russell Martin to become the relegated club's new manager. (Football Insider)

Exiting Real Madrid assistant Davide Ancelotti is in a strong position to become the next Rangers manager and is desperate for the job, while Steven Gerrard is still in contention for an Ibrox return, but Russell Martin now looks set to become the new Leicester boss and sacked Feyenoord head coach Brian Priske is behind the other two as things stand. (TeamTalk)

Ajax midfielder Jordan Henderson is open to a new adventure, having been present as former club Sunderland beat Sheffield United to secure promotion to the Premier League and also being linked to Rangers should Steven Gerrard return as manager, while the Dutch club want rid of the 34-year-old's salary. (De Telegraaf)

Northern Ireland head coach Michael O'Neill says he would not want to lose Steven Davis from his backroom team if Northern Ireland's record appearance holder returns to Rangers amid speculation the midfield great could be part of a dream ticket with Steven Gerrard to go back to Ibrox. (Belfast Telegraph)

Former Wigan Athletic head coach Shaun Maloney is a leading contender to be Dundee manager, former captain Charlie Adam is likely to be considered, fellow Dark Blues midfielder Temuri Ketsbaia has expressed an interest, while Ayr United's Scott Brown and Bromley's Andy Woodman are contenders. (Scottish Sun)

Retiring striker Dwight Gayle has admitted that the Hibernian players were "almost begging" with the club's hierarchy not to part company with head coach David Gray earlier in the season when the rookie manager was under pressure. (The Scotsman)

Slovan Bratislava striker David Strelec's agent says there is no concrete offer from Celtic for the 24-year-old who is expected to leave Slovakia this summer. (The Herald)

Brondby's Benjamin Schmedes is not yet ready to say goodbye to Mathias Kvistgaarden as there are no offers on the table for the 23-year-old despite the striker being linked with Celtic and his head coach thinking he is suited to Europe's top five leagues. (Daily Record)

Celtic have told third-choice goalkeeper Scott Bain that he can leave the club on a free transfer having agreed to cut short the 33-year-old's contract by a year as they prepare to bring Aberdeen free agent Ross Doohan back to the club as his replacement. (The Herald)

Aberdeen have won the race to sign 25-year-old Australian goalkeeper Nick Suman, whose contract has expired with Scottish League 1 club Cove Rangers, with current third choice Tom Ritchie being released. (Press & Journal)

Aberdeen would be keen to keep 28-year-old on-loan Millwall striker Kevin Nisbet, but the current finances, in terms of a transfer and wages, mean it is unlikely to happen. (Daily Record)

Injury-plagued Rangers striker Danilo was a board signing despite being further down the target list than Cyriel Dessers under then manager Michael Beale. (Daily Record)

Glentoran are in talks with 28-year-old Scottish full-back Aaron Comrie, who has been released by local club Dunfermline Athletic. (Belfast Telegraph)