Celtic granted permission to speak to Wilfried Nancy – Scottish gossip

Columbus Crew have granted permission for head coach Wilfried Nancy to speak to Celtic over their managerial vacancy, with the Scottish champions having already held talks with his representatives and believing he is open to a switch to Glasgow. (Sky Sports), external

Celtic are in advanced talks to secure Nancy, 48, as their new manager, with majority shareholder Dermot Desmond making the Columbus Crew head coach their number one target. (Record), external

Out-of-favour Rangers midfielder Nedim Bajrami, 26, insists he is not thinking about leaving Ibrox in January – despite claims from Albania head coach Sylvinho. (Record), external

Meanwhile, Rangers head coach Danny Rohl is considering hiring a set-piece specialist to help combat his side’s long-term failings from dead balls. (Record), external

Finland goalkeeper Vijami Sinisalo has not ruled out leaving Celtic on loan as he continues to find himself second choice to veteran Kasper Schmeichel. (Kymppipaikka), external

Aberdeen and Leighton Clarkson are open to the midfielder leaving the club during the January transfer window, the 24-year-old having rejected a move to a Polish club because he was not keen on playing in the Ekstraklasa. (Press & Journal – subscription required), external