Midfield Maestro McGinn Stays Put

Aston Villa vehemently rejected a £18m offer from Everton for Scottish international John McGinn, reaffirming the 30-year-old's status as a key figure in Unai Emery's plans. Sources indicate Villa values their midfield enforcer closer to £30m amid growing Premier League interest.

Scottish Stars in European Spotlight

• Ben Doak: Liverpool's 19-year-old winger sparks bidding war with Leeds, West Ham, Monaco, and Bologna circling
• Nobel Mendy: Rangers compete with Rayo Vallecano for Real Betis defender's signature
• Dor Turgeman: New England Revolution challenge Rangers for Maccabi Tel Aviv's rising striker

Celtic's Transfer Chess

• James Forrest declares World Cup ambitions despite age 32
• Jakob Breum saga continues as Celtic monitors £1.5m-rated winger's Eredivisie exclusion

Championship Chases Heat Up

• Hearts deny Jordan Thomas interest despite Barnsley's pursuit
• Dundee's Steven Pressley laments missed signings: "Players choosing rivals over Dens Park"

Youth Development Crisis

Hamilton Academical suspends academy operations after mass coaching exodus and parental concerns, raising questions about Scotland's youth football infrastructure.

Tactical Leaks Warning

Rangers legend Barry Ferguson cautions Southampton boss Russell Martin about Ibrox line-up leaks: "There's always a mole."