Kevin Muscat is focused on his current job as Shanghai port coach and his Asian Champions League campaign amid fresh speculation linking him to his former club ranger. (Record), external
Philippe Clement’s position as ranger The coach is safe at least until after Thursday’s Europa League match with Nice as there are no plans for an immediate decision on his future despite Saturday’s home draw with Dundee United. (Football Insider), external
Ranger Dutch defender Robin Propper reflects on the lack of “patience” in Scottish football and the prevalence of “long balls”. (Sun), external
Former Romanian striker Adrian Illie, a family friend, said ranger Midfielder Ianis Hagi could sign for Borussia Monchengladbach in a £2m transfer in January. (National), external
Meanwhile, ranger are getting closer to signing Cups and Scottish striker Lawrence Shankland, whose contract expires next summer, in the January transfer window, with a potential cut-price deal on the cards. (Football Insider), external
Cups Head coach Neil Critchley encourages fallen players Liam Boyce and Andrés Salazar not to lose faith and indicates that they will get their chance. (Edinburgh Evening News – subscription), external
