Scottish soccer gossip: Matt O’Riley, Leon King, Ridvan Yilmaz, Arnaud Djoum, Stephen Robinson, VAR

Leicester Metropolis have stepped up their curiosity in Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley, 21, and despatched chief scout Sean St Ledger to observe the Denmark Underneath-21 participant in final week’s Champions League defeat to RB Leipzig. (Daily Mail via Daily Record)

Former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson has questioned who’s making the recruitment selections at Ibrox given Turkey left-back Ridvan Yilmaz has performed simply 188 minutes over 4 video games since arriving this summer time. (Scottish Sun)

Cameroon midfielder Arnaud Djoum, 33, is thrilled to hitch Dundee United as a result of his earlier stint in Scottish soccer – a four-year interval at Hearts – was the perfect of his profession. (The Scotsman)

St Mirren supervisor Stephen Robinson says VAR should be embraced by the entire of Scottish soccer this week – regardless of its flaws. (Herald – subscription required)

The SFA’s first efficiency director Mark Wotte says Tottenham Hotspur had been curious about Scotland winger James Forrest – however he advised the teen to remain in Scotland and develop with boyhood membership Celtic. (Scottish Sun)

Scotland ahead Lawrence Shankland says there is no such thing as a panic at Hearts regardless of the Tynecastle membership profitable simply 5 of their final 21 matches at house and in Europe. (The Scotsman)

Scotland may lose their computerized group stage spot within the Champions League on account of a Uefa revamp from the 2024-25 season. (Daily Record)

Ross County defender Ben Purrington shall be out for “a time period” with an ankle damage picked up towards Dundee United. (Herald)

Former Dundee and Scotland midfielder Charlie Adam has made his keep at Burnley a everlasting one and is the Clarets’ mortgage supervisor in addition to a coach with the Underneath-23s. (The Courier)

Aberdeen boss Jim Goodwin is utilizing Hearts’ consistency final season as his blueprint as he targets a return to European soccer following the victory over Robbie Neilson’s aspect. (Scottish Express)

Rangers legend Ally McCoist believes Rangers are lacking the vitality of midfielder Tom Lawrence, 28, who’s more likely to be out till after the World Cup. (Scottish Express)