Burnley manager Owen Coyle has turned down the the chance to become Celtic's new boss amid concerns over his transfer budget and his family's unwillingness to enter the Old Firm melting pot. (Various)

But Coyle has yet to decide on his future as he agonises over whether to join his boyhood heroes. Full story: Scottish Sun

Former Celtic defender Jim Duffy says the managerial vacancy at Celtic Park has come too early for Coyle. (The Scotsman)

Croatia boss Slaven Bilic rejected the chance to join Sunderland because he wants the Celtic job, according to his agent and former Celtic player Rudi Vata. (The Sun)

Rangers are lining up a £3m swoop for West Brom and Northern Ireland winger Chris Brunt.Full story: Daily Record

Aberdeen are preparing to make a formal approach for Motherwell manager Mark McGhee as they step up their efforts to find Jimmy Calderwood's successor. (Daily Express)

But Cardiff and Scotland striker Ross McCormack says taking up the managerial reins at Pittodrie would be the wrong move for McGhee. (Daily Express)

Netherlands defender Andre Ooijer - who has just left Blackburn to join PSV - has urged Celtic striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink to follow suit and join him in Eindhoven. (Daily Express)

Motherwell utility man Bob Malcolm says he will start a new life in Australia in the summer with club Brisbane Roar because he is sick of suffering sectarian abuse in the street. (The Sun)

Inverness winger Filipe Morais says he may have played his last game for the relegated Highland club as he weighs up offers from SPL and English clubs. (Various)

Aberdeen winger Sone Aluko and goalkeeper Jamie Langfield have denied reports they are poised to follow former boss Jimmy Calderwood out of Pittodrie. (The Herald)

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