Shift in Celtic manager chase sees candidate back in contention, former Parkhead boss accused of being club 'mouthpiece', Luton Town enter race for Hibs target - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Tuesday’s Scottish football news and gossip

Roy Keane is said to be back in contention for the Celtic job. Picture: SNS

Gerrard among Spurs contenders

Current Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has been put in the frame for the vacant Tottenham Hotspur job after Jose Mourinho was sacked on Monday. Gerrard is named at 12/1 with the bookmakers along with Carlo Ancelotti and Massimiliano Allegri. (The Scotsman)

Keane candidacy growing

Support for Roy Keane to become next manager is growing among the Celtic board after Eddie Howe’s U-turn on accepting the job before the summer. The former Parkhead midfielder would look to add ex-striker Ian McParland and old Manchester United team-mate Nicky Butt to his backroom staff. (Football Insider)

Nicholas makes Strachan barb

Gordon Strachan has been acting as a “mouthpiece” for Celtic in recent weeks, according to Charlie Nicholas as he wondered whether the former manager was on the board’s shortlist to become director of football. (Daily Record)

Van Dijk scout in contention for Celtic role

One man believed to be in contention for the vacant director of football role at Celtic is former club scout Neil McGuinness. The man behind the unearthing of Virgil van Dijk is currently head of recruitment at Columbus Crew in the MLS. (Daily Record)

Luton eye Campbell

Luton Town have entered the race to sign Motherwell midfielder Allan Campbell, who has also been linked with Millwall and Scottish Premiership side Hibs, and are believed to hold the financial clout to cover the near-£500,000 development fee due to sign him up. (Daily Record)

Hearts talks over leaving trophy

With many supporters wanting Hearts players to leave the Championship trophy on the stand and walk up the tunnel, club officials are due to make a decision before Saturday’s home game against Inverness. (Evening News)

SFA against ESL

Plans to form a European Super League led by 12 of the continent’s wealthiest clubs have ‘galvanised’ football in opposition against the rogue clubs’ project, the Scottish FA has said. (The Scotsman)

McCoist on Old Firm inclusion

Ally McCoist has revealed he is “so against” the idea of Celtic and Rangers taking part in The Super League if given the chance to do so. "I'd be so against it,” he said on talkSPORT. “I just hate the principle of it, I really do. I think it's unfair." (The Scotsman)

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