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Russell Martin is under pressure as Rangers head coach Russell Martin reportedly faces four crunch games to secure his Rangers future, while Manchester City are said to be close to signing a teenage prospect from Heart of Midlothian. Matches against Genk, Sturm Graz, Livingston and Falkirk will decide whether Russell Martin has a future as Rangers head coach, with the club hierarchy already having begun assessing alternatives in case they do need to sack him. (Football Insider), external Celtic are highly unlikely to be able to sign Raheem Sterling on loan or permanently as they could only probably contribute a small percentage of the £300, 000-per-week the out-of-favour winger earns as Chelsea's highest-paid player. (Football Insider), external Islam Chesnokov, whose contract with Tobol Kostanay expires on 31 October, is expected to arrive at Hearts in early December as the 25-year-old winger will be given time to recuperate from a demanding Kazakhstan Premier League season before travelling to Edinburgh to begin a new chapter of his career. (Edinburgh Evening News), external Brighton & Hove Albion, Manchester City and Manchester United are competing to sign Hearts midfielder Keir Mc Meekin, with City one of several clubs to make a formal offer to cover training compensation, but the Scottish Premiership club have put forward an attractive contract offer of their own to be signed when he turns 16 in February. (Edinburgh Evening News), external Wednesday's English & European transfer rumours Tuesday's Scottish Gossip Scotland Under-17 midfielder Keir Mc Meekin looks likely to sign for Manchester City despite interest in the Hearts 15-year-old from other Premier League clubs, with talks at an advanced stage and the teenager and his family having already spent a couple of days in Manchester. (The Talent Hunter on X), external Scottish youth football campaigners have claimed a major victory in their long-running battle with the Scottish FA and Scottish Professional Football League over their treatment of children in the Club Academy Scotland (CAS) system after it was revealed to MSPs at the Scottish Parliament that two controversial rules had been scrapped. (The Herald), external Aberdeen's Conference League opponents, Shakhtar Donetsk, will be without Brazilian winger Alisson Santana when they meet next Thursday after the 20-year-old signed for £14m from Atlético Mineiro suffered a broken leg. (Press & Journal), external A supercomputer has predicted that Rangers will finish 16th in the Europa League, with Celtic back in 21st. (Scottish Sun), external Several Celtic support groups have rejected an invitation by the club to discuss the policing of the match against Rangers in March, when police were granted special powers that allowed them to stop any supporters they believed to be under "reasonable suspicion" of committing a crime. (The Herald), external 'Emotions got better of me' - Ekitike's 'stupidity' opens door for Isak A fast start, secret words and stability - how to win an away Ryder Cup Lamine Yamal - the eve of a new football era A respectable man leads a vicious 'firm' of thugs How did Play Station games help Rooney at Manchester United? Panorama investigates the desperate shortages of food in Gaza Kerry James Marshall, painter, shares his cultural influences '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 Chasing greatness through grief - England's warrior queen Lamine Yamal - the eve of a new football era 'Bird became cricket legend without scoring a run for England' Who are the players in England's Ashes squad? Why NFL Dublin opens 'new chapter' for Irish sport How will each side fare in Prem Rugby? Club-by-club preview 'I flew 5, 500 miles and paid £900 for a Premier League ticket but was turned away' 'It's like gambling' - how public battle to be heroes at Bethpage Is Verstappen back in the title race? - F1 Q&A From All Blacks to Red Roses - Mitchell's coaching journey Has modern football adopted the Allardyce playbook? We asked him Forty years on, how Jacklin revitalised Ryder Cup How best in the world Dembele finally lived up to his potential Bonmati's journey from hospital bed to record third Ballon d'Or Horner, the £52m pay-off, and what next for ex-Red Bull boss? Hampton's rise to best keeper in the world Why Friday's opening session is likely to shape Ryder Cup Why do West Ham keep conceding from corners? GB fail to win gold for first time in 20 years - where it went wrong GB's Hunter Bell and Hodgkinson take 800m silver and bronze. Video GB's Hunter Bell and Hodgkinson take 800m silver and bronze Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.