Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has intensified efforts to recruit Scotland-qualified players from England, specifically targeting Tottenham Hotspur defender Archie Gray, Everton midfielder Hayden Hackney and Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes. Pocognoli has also called on Scottish Premiership clubs to provide more opportunities for homegrown talent, citing insufficient game time at the top level for domestic players.
Former Aberdeen centre-back Antoine Kombouare, who stepped down as Paris FC head coach over the summer to recover from knee surgery, has indicated he would end his month-long Mauritius break to take the Aberdeen manager position.
Mikey Moore's loan spell at Cologne from Tottenham may not become permanent, with the Bundesliga club showing no intention to extend the arrangement beyond January. The 19-year-old winger has expressed his desire to return to Rangers, though the Scottish club has not yet pursued a deal despite Moore closely following their matches.
