New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli will bring in former Premier League winger Kevin Mirallas as his assistant when he takes chargeitzeko. The move follows rumors that Hearts have submitted an offer for American forward JJ Williams from Rhode Island, hoping to reinforce their attack ahead of the upcoming season.

In other Scottish news, Rangers and Celtic are set for a second Ibrox cup showdown, this time in the Premier Sports Cup quarter‑finals, but no additional away allocation will be granted. Meanwhile, former Rangers technical director Nils Koppen, now West Ham’s director of player recruitment, praised midfielder Arne Engels after his switch from Celtic to the Hammers.

Celtic’s manager, Sebastian Tounekti, has warned LASK that the club is ready to put its Champions League demons to bed, while St Mirren’s Craig McLeish said further business will be done before the transfer window closes, with Roland Idowu on his way out and Killian Phillips’ future still uncertain.

The Scottish Football Association has described the appointment as a "bold weight" aimed at revitalising team dynamics. Meanwhile, Hearts’ bid for Williams is part of a broader strategy to bolster the squad after a series of injuries, while St Mirren’s uncertainty over Phillips reflects the club’s cautious approach to player retention amidst financial constraints.