Collapse fears for Rangers' Muscat deal - gossip

Potential stumbling block in Rangers manager hunt and Celtic boss linked with possible Premier League return...

Rangers' bid to make Kevin Muscat their next head coach appears to have dramatically stalled, with sources close to the negotiations now concerned that it could be on the brink of collapse. (Daily Record)

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is expected to be sounded out by Nottingham Forest as they weigh up the contenders to replace Ange Postecoglou. (Football Insider)

Sporting director Kevin Thelwell and chief executive Patrick Stewart were targeted by fuming Rangers fans following yesterday's 2-2 draw with Dundee United at Ibrox. (Daily Record)

Kevin Thelwell will be given the January transfer window to redeem himself at Rangers, with a decision on his future unlikely to be made until closer to the end of the season. (Football Insider)

Former Hearts and Dundee United coach Gordon Forrest, assistant manager at Shenzhen Peng City, says "no-nonsense" Rangers target Kevin Muscat still possesses all the heart-on-sleeve energy that characterised his playing career as he closes in on a second title in China. (Daily Record)

Shanghai Port winger Oscar Melendo tells Rangers fans that managerial target Kevin Muscat is the most attacking coach he's ever had. (Daily Record)

Anthony Ralston insists Celtic have "got levels to go" after a slow start to the season and the full-back is sure the champions will soon be "suffocating" opponents. (Daily Record)

Rangers will continue to hold annual general meetings despite the move from PLC to limited company meaning they are no longer necessary. (Scottish Sun)

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