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Rangers plan to extend the terms of influential midfielder as Ibrox defender suffers another injury setback. Rangers are poised to reopen contract talks with Nicolas Raskin as they look to reward the 24-year-old Belgium midfielder, whose current deal ends in summer 2028, with improved terms. (Daily Record), external Ryan Naderi's agent has revealed that the striker was originally due to join Rangers from Hansa Rostock this summer only for the Scottish Premiership club to complete the £4. 2m transfer minutes before the end of the January window because of the rising costs of potential alternative loan deals. (Glasgow Times), external Dujon Sterling is a huge doubt for next month's league and cup double header with Celtic after the Rangers defender suffered yet another injury set-back. (Daily Record), external Napoli are confident of agreeing an extension to Scott Mc Tominay's contract to deter interest from Premier League clubs in the 29-year-old Scotland midfielder. (Football Insider), external Dundee United wing-back Will Ferry is irked by suggestions that persistent transfer talk has affected his performances after a bid from Vancouver Whitecaps was rejected in August while Real Salt Lake, Charlton Athletic, Blackburn Rovers and an as-yet unnamed Eredivisie outfit have expressed interest in the 25-year-old. (The Courier), external Dundee have no fears about losing defender Billy Koumetio this summer despite the currently injured 23-year-old's contract expiring at the end of this season as they hold the option of extending his current contract by one year. (The Courier), external Forward Josh Mc Pake, who missed the St Johnstone draw with Raith Rovers on Friday through injury, wants to make a lasting impression by helping the Perth side win the Championship title before joining Heart of Midlothian on freedom of contract in the summer. (The Courier), external In his first interview since being heavily linked with the Aberdeen managerial vacancy, former Brann and Saint-Etienne head coach Eirik Horneland has confirmed he will not be taking any dugout role anywhere until the summer. (Press & Journal), external On-loan Celtic striker Johnny Kenny has been defended by Bolton Wanderers manager Steven Schumacher following a challenge on Paudie O'Connor that left the Reading player with a facial injury and at least one dislodged tooth. (The Herald), external A statue of Celtic legend Tommy Gemmell is set to be unveiled next weekend in Craigneuk. (Glasgow Times), external Edinburgh-born midfielder Jordan Holsgrove, who plays with Estoril in Portugal, is ready to make himself available for Scotland. (Scottish Sun), external Saturday's English & European transfer rumours Friday's Scottish Gossip Winter Olympics: GB third after first run in four-man bobsleigh - watch & follow Bond, bagpipes & controversial Canadians - why curling is must-watch 'A shame' if Pakistan players excluded from Hundred The 1994 figure skating scandal that shocked the world Graham Norton and Maria Mc Erlane share their 'so-so' advice The heartwarming, chaotic comedy has returned Has FIFA dropped the ball with ticket pricing? 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Four men, one aim - to end 102-year wait for Winter Olympic curling gold Who are the winners and losers from F1 pre-season testing? How Hodgkinson broke a 23-year-old world record Managing Man Utd the 'ultimate role' - Carrick How safe is bare-knuckle boxing as it fights for mainstream appeal? 'Bigger does not mean better' - why more matches is not for good of the game Five moments that made England centurion Itoje Sutton's predictions v Embrace bassist Steve Firth Is Buttler's form a worry? England's T20 World Cup so far analysed From Stoke to the Arctic Circle - 30 years of BBC's Murray behind mic Olympic trials to £6m deal - Shields' full-circle moment Vinicius: Eight years at Real Madrid, 20 cases of alleged racist abuse GB go for men's curling gold and Atkin in halfpipe final - Saturday's guide Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.