Scottish Football Updates and Club News

Rangers has secured an additional £4 million in borrowing from investors and has also reached an agreement for an additional £9 million in loans. (Record) Director John Halsted is reportedly engaged in discussions regarding a potential financial injection into Rangers. (Sun) Rangers’ annual accounts show that £3.8 million was paid to resolve a dispute with Elite. (Herald – subscription) Winger James Forrest, aged 33, has expressed his desire to fully appreciate what might be his final season with Celtic. (Record) During a period away from the first team, Forrest reportedly questioned whether he would play for Celtic again. (Herald – subscription) Jock Brown, previously the general manager for Celtic, has assumed the role of chairman at Hamilton Academical. (Sun) Nicky Devlin holds the belief that Aberdeen, currently undefeated this season, has yet to reach its full potential. (Press and Journal – subscription) Joe Savage, former sporting director at Hearts, has expressed regret over not signing Scotland right-back Nicky Devlin, 31, prior to his move to Aberdeen from Livingston. (Record) Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes reportedly attempted to sign Yan Dhanda, James Penrice, and Blair Spittal before their respective transfers to Hearts during the summer period. (Herald – subscription) Richard Odada, who has made only four appearances since his arrival in the summer, aims to compensate for lost playing time at Dundee United. (Record) Midfielder Odada, 23, has stated his belief that “everything will tall into place” for him at Tannadice. (Courier – subscription) James Brown believes that Ross County must demonstrate ruthlessness in their pursuit of consecutive victories when they face Hibernian. (Press and Journal – subscription) Scotland defender Kieran Tierney is approaching a return to full fitness at Arsenal. (Record) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has commented that Tierney is “looking sharp”. (Herald – subscription)