Rangers player’s father relieved over resolution as Celtic squad value revealed…
Gheorghe Hagi says, “I can sleep peacefully now” that his son, Ianis, is set to return to playing for “a huge club”, the Romania great having had heated conversations with the Rangers hierarchy while the 25-year-old midfielder was frozen out of the first team. (Herald – subscription)
Southampton manager Russell Martin retains the support of sporting director Rasmus Ankersen, but the former Scotland defender is facing scrutiny from Serbian billionaire owner Dragan Solak after a poor start to the Premier League season. (TalkSport)
After fireworks and flares before the match against Lyon, Rangers could face the closure of part of their stadium for their next home Europa League game on top of a heavy fine if Uefa follows the precedent set when Servette supporters did likewise against Chelsea. (Glasgow Times)
Celtic have the 23rd most valuable squad in the UK with a market value of £104.43m, with Rangers ranking 28th at £67.02m. (Transfermarkt)
Everton manager Sean Dyche has explained his cautious approach to a return to action for Nathan Patterson because of the Scotland right-back’s “unusual” tendon injury that has meant the 22-year-old has not played since April. (The Scotsman)