Estoril midfielder Jordan Holsgrove continues to harbor clear international ambitions, with the Portugal-based playmaker remaining determined to earn a place in the Scotland squad. Recent dialogue has taken place between the 27-year-old and the national team set-up as he aims to force his way into contention on the international stage.
Cup fever is also mounting ahead of this weekend's Premier Sports Cup semi-finals at Hampden. Hibernian manager Marink Reedijk is set for a reunion with his former Beveren goalkeeper Beau Reus, though Reedijk insisted he will "love him a bit less" when Hibs take on Hearts in Sunday's showdown. In Saturday's semi-final against Rangers, Aberdeen hero Joe Harper acknowledged the Pittodrie side may be low on confidence but demanded they "fight with all they've got," adding that 33-year-old "experienced campaigner" Nicky Devlin has the pedigree to handle the occasion if handed a starting berth.
Across the Scottish Premiership, players are making their presence felt after significant milestones. St Johnstone's Josh Campbell revealed he is still working to get up to full speed following an illness, having come off the bench to score his first goal for the Perth side in Wednesday's draw with Motherwell. Meanwhile, Falkirk attacker Ben Krauhaus stressed that another top-six finish "has to be the goal" after his goal away against Aberdeen clinched a third consecutive victory for John McGlynn's in-form team.
Off the pitch, former transfer discussions have surfaced regarding summer business in the market. Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray confirmed that the English club had looked "pretty hard" at securing New Zealand international midfielder Elijah Just before he ultimately completed his move from Motherwell to Swansea City earlier this summer.