Celtic will face competition from English Championship clubs in their pursuit of Liverpool defender Luke Chambers during the January transfer window. The 22-year-old has attracted interest from multiple sides, with several second-tier teams joining the Scottish club in monitoring his availability.
In Scottish football developments, former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard attended Ibrox on Sunday to watch his former club secure a commanding 3-0 victory over Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup. Gerrard was pictured alongside several players from his time in Glasgow, marking a return to his old stomping ground.
Hearts defender Stephen Kingsley is embracing an intense fixture schedule ahead of the club’s Scottish League Cup semi-final clash against Hibernian. The 32-year-old has expressed his enthusiasm for the demanding period ahead. Meanwhile, Aberdeen goalkeeper Marius Müller delivered an emotional address to his teammates following Saturday’s penalty shootout triumph over Kilmarnock in the League Cup, having endured a difficult week.
On the international stage, Scotland striker Kieron Bowie netted his maiden Sassuolo goal during an impressive 3-2 Serie A victory over Juventus on Sunday. Fellow Scot Josh Doig also featured in the dramatic win. Elsewhere, Tam Courts has been appointed Scotland’s Under-19s head coach, bringing experience from his previous roles managing Dundee United and Budapest Honved.
