Scottish Premier League chairman Ralph Topping expects the 12 clubs to agree to a change to a 10-club top flight despite at least three of them being sceptical at this stage. (Various)

Former Hibernian and Charleroi boss John Collins has emerged as a candidate to be Blackburn Rovers manager. (News of the World)

Celtic are considering a move to sign Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand, who has been made available by manager Steve Bruce. (Sunday Mail)

Everton may join Celtic in pursuing Aston Villa's Stephen Ireland after the midfielder revealed that he wants to leave Aston Villa. (Birmingham Mail)

Nottingham Forest have not offered an improved contract to Kelvin Wilson, leaving the way clear for Celtic to move for the defender who rejected an earlier offer. (Sunday Mail)

Celtic manager Neil Lennon is poised to offload several big-money players in January, including striker Georgios Samaras and defender Glenn Loovens. (News of the World)

Celtic face competition from Burnley, Derby and Stuttgart for Bohemians' Republic of Ireland Under-21 striker, Paddy Madden. (Sunday Mail)

Gent's Yassine El Ghanassy says Celtic are interested in signing him, but the forward would prefer a move to French football. (Sunday Mail)

Hibernian manager Colin Calderwood has ruled out a major revamp of his playing staff next month. (Sunday Mail)

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has compared Craig Gordon to Gordon Banks, suggesting that the Scotland goalkeeper's stunning save against Bolton on Saturday was one of the best ever. (talkSPORT)

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy says Steven Fletcher has been sidelined because of injury and illness and that the Scotland striker will not be leaving the Barclays Premier League club. (Various)

Derby manager Nigel Clough fears losing Kris Commons for nothing in the summer because the Scotland winger has not signed a new contract. (Sunday Mail)

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has refused to rule out a return to Rangers but is in no rush to leave English football. (Sunday Mail)

Norwich manager Paul Lambert has urged Scotland coach Craig Levein to call-up English-born striker Chris Martin, who has helped the Norfolk side to fifth in the Championship. (Sunday Mail)

Uncapped Coventry City defender James McPake has revealed that his form is being monitored by Scotland coach Craig Levein. (News of the World)

St Mirren chairman Stewart Gilmour says there is no need to panic despite a £230,000 loss that will be reported at the Scottish Premier League club's annual meeting today. (Various)

Glasgow Rocks coach Sterling Davis has told Scotland international Scott Russell he is still in his plans despite being behind American recruit Brice Fantazia in the basketball side's pecking order. (Sunday Mail)

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