Everton are exploring an approach for Celtic forward Daizen Maeda to back up in-form Jack Grealish but the 27-year-old is unlikely to leave Glasgow in January. (Football Insider), external
Pundit Chris Sutton bemoans a “chronic lack of creativity” at Celtic, saying his old team are “boring” to watch this season. (Daily Record), external
“There’s still an opportunity for Rangers to challenge” in the Premiership insists former captain and interim manager Barry Ferguson, adding: “I genuinely don’t think there’s a better time to go and fight for a title.” (Daily Record), external
Rangers are set to appoint former Manchester United director of operations Jim Liggett as their chief operating officer on an interim basis. (Rangers Review – subscription required), external
Lutz Pfannenstiel, a candidate for the sporting director role at Pittodrie, was at Friday’s Aberdeenshire Cup final between Aberdeen and Formartine United. (Press & Journal – subscription required), external
Celtic are likely to escape any censure after fans unfurled a banner accusing Uefa of being ‘complicit in genocide’ and urging Europe’s governing body to ban Israel from its tournaments. (Scottish Sun), external
Hearts winger Alexandros Kyziridis Debrecen says he expects the Edinburgh derby to be “10 times better” than the Debrecen against Ferencvaros rivalry he experienced in Hungary. (Edinburgh Evening News), external
