Image source, PA MediaGeorge Hirst has scored three goals so far this season
Ipswich Town forward George Hirst, 26, could be given his first Scotland call-up for this month's Nations League play-off matches with Greece. (Sun), external
Image source, Getty ImagesAaron Hickey played the first 45 minutes for Brentford Under-21s as they won 2-0 against Birmingham City Under-21s in the Professional Development League.
The full-back made his first Brentford appearance since October 2023 and combined with Isaac Holland before curling an effort into the top corner.
The Scotland international will hope to build on his positive return as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury.
Hickey joined Brentford from Bologna in July 2022 and signed a new contract with the Bees last month, committing his future to the club until 2028.
Before his injury, he had been a key part of Brentford's defence, making 37 appearances for Thomas Frank's side.
Scotland midfielder Ryan Christie has a groin issue, with Nations League play-off fixtures with Greece coming up next month. (National - subscription required), external
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), external
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Crystal Palace are keen on signing Liverpool's 19-year-old Scotland winger Ben Doak, who is on loan at Middlesbrough. (Alan Nixon – subscription required), external
Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour's omission from the Napoli first team is continuing to perplex Italian media, with the 23-year-old having not started a match since a 5 December defeat by Lazio having lost his place to Stanislav Lobotka. (The Scotsman), external
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Scotland defender Kieran Tiernery will become Celtic's highest earner when the 27-year-old completes his summer transfer from Arsenal, with his wages dwarfing current top earners - captain Callum McGregor and centre-half Cameron Carter-Vickers. (Football Insider), external
Scotland forward Kevin Nisbet, 27, is ready to show his best at Aberdeen after netting goals in successive games in the Dons' return to winning ways. (Press and Journal - subscription), external
Scotland winger Ben Doak, on loan at Middlesbrough from Liverpool, is out for a period of weeks and the 19-year-old could be a doubt for his country's Nations League play-off double-header with Greece next month. (Scotsman - subscription), external
Scotland centre-half Grant Hanley is closing in on a move to League One leaders Birmingham City, with Norwich City set to mutually terminate the final six months of the out-of-favour 33-year-old's contract. (Pink Un), external
Liverpool are planning to gazump rivals Manchester United and Manchester City to sign Bournemouth 21-year-old Milos Kerkez as their successor to Scotland's Andy Robertson at left-back. (I News), external
Contrary to reports, there is no Bournemouth interest in Liverpool's Ben Doak at this stage and they will not entertain offers that involve swapping the 19-year-old Scotland international for fellow winger Antoine Semenyo. (I News), external
Goalkeeper Zander Clark's new contract at Hearts will have no bearing on the future of 42-year-old current Scotland number one Craig Gordon at Tynecastle, according to head coach Neil Critchley. (The Scotsman), external
Former Rangers and Scotland midfielder Charlie Adam has been lined up for a role on Everton's coaching staff after the return of David Moyes as manager. (Alan Nixon on Patreon), external
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Napoli great Mariano Bogliacino compares Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay to club hero Marek Hamsik. (Record), external
