Hibernian are nearing a managerial appointment following final in-person interviews, with Dutchman Marink Reedijk, 34, emerging as the leading candidate. Meanwhile, Inter Turku boss Vesa Vasara is reportedly unlikely to leave his Finnish post for Easter Road.

Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin has disclosed he was "mentally ready to leave" the club right up until the transfer deadline, though the move was "beyond my control and that of the club." Teammate James Penrice, signed from AEK Athens, retains Scotland ambitions but insists a call-up hasn't consumed his focus.

New Scotland squad defender Luis Binks revealed he rejected a new Tottenham contract against Jose Mourinho's wishes to pursue first-team football. Elsewhere, former Hearts player Ryan Stevenson backs the Jambos for a title challenge, while Bobby Wales scored twice in Dundee's 3-0 bounce game win over Partick Thistle before joining the Scotland Under-21 setup.