Scotland manager Steve Clarke confirmed he will meet with the Scottish FA in March to discuss his future, as his current contract expires after the summer World Cup. Sky Sports reports this move follows Napoli's interest in extending midfielder Scott McTominay's stay in Italy until 2030. The Serie A club has opened formal talks with McTominay's representatives.

Meanwhile, Celtic's Arne Engels faces a significant setback, expected to miss at least nine matches due to a thigh strain, as reported by the Glasgow Times. On the transfer front, Hibernian's 19-year-old striker Owen Elding, who scored on his debut, insists there's no better environment to improve, while Elfsborg sporting director Stefan Andreasson confirmed Jimmy Thelin rejected a return to Sweden after his Aberdeen dismissal. Former Kilmarnock winger Danny Armstrong apologised to Hermannstadt head coach Dorinel Munteanu after a shoving incident.