Mitchell van der Gaag Nears Motherwell Managerial Role: Latest Football Gossip and Updates

Mitchell van der Gaag is set to return to Motherwell as manager, while latest football gossip covers transfers, team finances, and more in the Scottish Premiership.

Mitchell van der Gaag, former Manchester United assistant, is reportedly in line to take over as Motherwell manager. He previously played for the club from 1995 to 1997, and this move marks a significant return to his roots. Meanwhile, Torsten Lieberknecht, former Darmstadt boss, has ruled himself out of contention for the position. (Source: Sun)

In other transfer news, Islam Chesnokov, a Kazakhstan midfielder, remains hopeful of joining Hearts despite Tobol accepting an offer from Azerbaijani club Neftci. Chesnokov, who is 25 years old, hopes Hearts will renew their interest after a failed bid in January. (Source: Herald - subscription)

Celtic captain Callum McGregor has emphasized the need for his team to perform at their maximum to overturn a 2-1 deficit against Bayern Munich in the upcoming Champions League play-off decider. The match, set to take place in Germany, is crucial for Celtic's European campaign. (Source: Record)

In transfer news, Kieran Tierney is set to become Celtic's highest earner upon completing his summer move from Arsenal. The 27-year-old Scotland defender's wages will surpass those of current top earners, captain Callum McGregor and centre-half Cameron Carter-Vickers. (Source: Football Insider)

Financially, the Scottish Premiership ranks 23rd in Europe for money generated from player sales. Notably, Celtic accounted for the majority of the £15.6m generated during January, with their B team earning more than closest rivals Rangers this season. (Source: Transfermarkt)

Lastly, Rangers have significantly reduced their wage bill, with manager Philippe Clement confirming a £2.5m drop in first-team costs last season. Another £6m is expected to be cleared with the departure of several high-earners last summer. (Source: Sun)

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