Dinamo Bucharest winger Danny Armstrong is hoping his sparkling performances in Romania will pave the way for a senior Scotland call-up at the age of 29. The former Kilmarnock player, who left for Dinamo Bucharest last year, has flourished with his club currently sitting top of the Romanian league. At the same time, Rangers centre-back Olwethu Makhanya is already drawing serious attention from English clubs Brentford and Sunderland. The 22-year-old defender joined Rangers from Philadelphia Union for a £3m fee only months ago, but his rapid emergence has alerted prospective suitors.
Rangers manager Derek McInnes has also provided insight into squad motivation, explaining that 26-year-old right-back Dujon Sterling transformed his status through determination. McInnes noted that Sterling's simmering rage over how the club's title challenge faltered last season inspired the defender to rise from a fringe man to a regular starter. Elsewhere in the league, Dundee midfielder Alfie Harrison is pushing to secure his future. The 20-year-old, who was shocked to be released by Newcastle United in June without making a first-team appearance, is determined to earn a contract extension before his short-term deal with Dundee concludes in January.
At Celtic, Portuguese winger Jota has spoken about the mental strain of extended time on the sidelines, revealing that he felt "empty" inside during a 533-day injury lay-off. Meanwhile, the club's leadership is navigating tensions off the pitch. Celtic executives are planning to stand firm against ongoing protests from supporters, vowing not to bow to fan pressure because they remain satisfied with their long-term plans.
In related financial news, Titanic Property Development Ltd (TPDL), which Celtic's largest shareholder Dermot Desmond co-owns, suffered an increased pre-tax loss of £2.75m in 2025. Between Armstrong pushing for international recognition from abroad, Makhanya being tracked by Brentford and Sunderland, and Harrison fighting to extend his stay beyond January, players and clubs across the Scottish football scene face decisive moments ahead.