Sean Dyche has signaled his willingness to explore a potential move to Scottish football, with the former Premier League manager indicating he would give serious consideration to any managerial offer from Celtic. The ex-Burnley, Everton and Nottingham Forest boss represents an experienced option should the Glasgow club pursue a mid-season management change, marking a potential shift in direction for the Scottish Premiership giants.
On the playing front, Celtic continue to navigate injury recovery timelines, with winger Jota taking a significant step in his rehabilitation after 18 months sidelined by an ACL injury. The Portuguese winger featured for 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors fixture against Falkirk, signaling progress in his return to competitive action. Meanwhile, fellow winger Sebastian Tounekti has returned to Parkhead ahead of schedule following Tunisia's cancellation of a scheduled friendly with Mali.
Elsewhere in Scottish football, new Hibernian manager Marink Reedijk has implemented an intensive training regimen during a Spanish camp, describing the program as a "pre-season on steroids" as he looks to sharpen his squad. At Dundee United, midfielder Vicko Sevelj has departed for Neftci, with the player confirming he left on positive terms after securing what he views as an attractive opportunity for both himself and the club.
In the transfer market, a clutch of ambitious clubs are circling 21-year-old TNS left-back Zach Nolan, with English League One and League Two sides alongside Scottish Premiership outfits plotting moves for the young defender. The competition underscores the growing appetite for emerging talent across the British football landscape.