Scotland Men's Football Team

Tottenham Hotspur have sent an official bid Liverpool for Andy Robertson amid advanced talks to sign the 31-year-old Scotland left back. (Fabrizio Romano on X), external

Scotland left-back Andy Robertson is keen on joining Tottenham Hotspur from Liverpool, with a potential farewell to Anfield on 28 January. (Ben Jacobs on X), external

The deal being discussed between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur for Andy Robertson would be a £5m package. (Sky Sports), external

Scotland left-back Andrew Robertson has an agreement in principle for a contract until 2028, plus the option for 2029, with Tottenham Hotspur amid transfer talks with Liverpool, where his contract ends this summer and will not be extended. (Nico Shira on X), external

Roma have already given the green light for Kostas Tsimikas to return to Liverpool from his loan spell if fellow left-back Robertson joins Tottenham Hotspur. (Fabrizio Romano on X), external

Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan is in advanced talks over a move to Millwall, with their Championship rivals having offered the 36-year-old Scotland cap an 18-month contract. (Keith Downie on X), external

Hibernian and Motherwell are poised to miss out on Sheffield Wednesday's Barry Bannan as the veteran holds advanced talks with Millwall. (Daily Record), external

Rory Wilson could leave Aston Villa on loan next week with clubs already in contact over potential deal for the 20-year-old Scottish striker. (Fabrizio Romano on X), external

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Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell wants talks with Scotland head coach Steve Clarke over his long-term future before the World Cup. (Sky Sports), external

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The quality of Morocco's football again shone through despite the chaos during and following the host nation's defeat by Senegal in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final, according to former Scotland winger Pat Nevin.

He was not the only one to watch in disbelief as Senegal walked off and refused to play when Scotland's World Cup opponents were given a stoppage-time penalty that was then missed by Brahim Diaz when the match resumed.

There was also trouble after the game, even a ruckus in the media room, but now the Afcon hosts will look to heal their bruises this summer in the Americas.

Nevin witnessed first hand Morocco's progress at the last World Cup, where they share a group with Scotland, Brazil and Haiti.

"I was lucky enough to go to all their games in Qatar and they were absolutely fabulous," he told BBC Radio Scotland.

"They got all the way to the quarter-finals and deservedly so. Massive outsiders to do that, but watching them play, they are another team who are a joy to watch.

"They are very open, but they have adapted a bit since then.

"They not only have quality players but are getting to the business end of competitions, although this one ended bizarre-like."

Morocco stunned Scotland 3-0 in their final group game the last time the Tartan Army had the chance to witness their team at a World Cup in 1998.

"They are a very good team," Nevin added. "The last time we played them at the World Cup, we were massive favourites and everyone thought we'd beat them with ease, but that's not the case now, absolutely not."

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Hosting the smallest nation to play at the World Cup in Scotland's final home friendly before this summer's finals will still be "a serious build-up game" for the hosts, former winger Pat Nevin insists.

Curacao, who visit on Saturday, 30 May, are ranked 84th in the world - 48 places below Steve Clarke's side - but are only two above Haiti, who are in Scotland's group in the Americas.

"I think the fans will want to give them a rousing send-off," Nevin told BBC Radio Scotland. The fans can treat it like that, but for Stevie Clarke this is a serious build-up game.

"You had to get a team that were like one of the teams in our group.

"Haiti are Concacaf as well and Curacao won their group, Haiti won their group, so you will look at it and say 'if we manage to win that one, it is a good bar'.

"And, if you get three points from the three games, that might be just enough [to qualify for the knock-out stage]. So that's why that's why we've got this game."

Nevin reckons it should be "a good game" against Japan, who 18 places above Scotland in the rankings.

"If you look at their record at World Cups, they have been fantastic," he said.

"They are usually a joy to play against because they are an open and attack-minded side.

"I advise Scotland fans to get along for that one because they have a lot of good players. Definitely a good test."

Nevin points out that Japan "don't mirror Brazil, Haiti or Morocco", but that first friendly on 28 March will be about gathering the squad back together.

"And if you can get any sort of result against a Japanese side with the talent they've got, their players are playing around Europe and at some of the big clubs as well, and they've got real depth in their squad as well," he said.

Henrik Pedersen has told Barry Bannan there is interest from other clubs, but the Sheffield Wednesday manager is hopeful the 36-year-old Scotland capped midfielder will stay with the Championship club this month. (Edinburgh Evening News), external

Former Scotland youth forward Robbie Ure has caught the attention of RB Salzburg and Polissya Zhytomyr, with the Ukrainian club having already launched a bid for the 21-year-old, after an impressive debut season with Swedish club Sirius. (The Scotsman), external

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Scotland international Andy Irving has joined Czech side Sparta Prague on a permanent deal from West Ham United.

The 25-year-old made his Scotland debut against Liechtenstein last summer and has since featured for the Hammers on seven occasions, starting twice in the English Premier League.

Irving broke through at Hearts and had spells at Turkgucu Munchen and Austria Klagenfurt, before making 18 appearances for West Ham in his two-and-a-half years there.

He was in Scotland's squad for the World Cup qualifiers and was an unused substitute as Steve Clarke's side beat Denmark at Hampden.

Sparta finished fourth in the Czech topflight last season, and currently sit second behind arch-rivals Slavia, while also competing in the Conference League.

Motherwell are one of two non-Old Firm clubs in the Scottish Premiership interested in Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan, with Millwall, Preston North End and Stoke City also tracking the 36-year-old still hoping for a Scotland recall for the World Cup. (The Star), external

Ryan Fraser, the 31-year-old Scotland-capped winger, is in Australia to finalise a loan move to Western Sydney Wanderers from Southampton. (Daily Echo), external

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed he will ditch Scotland's World Cup opponents' famous all-out attacking style and turn them into a defensive unit in a bid to win the tournament for the sixth time. (The National), external

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Liverpool defender Andy Robertson would like to remain at Liverpool beyond this summer when his contract expires - but says he's "a player who wants to play".

Robertson, 31, added that nothing has been decided yet, despite discussions with the club.

Asked if he would like to stay, the Scotland international said: "Yes, but it's a difficult question.

"I've got five months left and we need to see what the option is to stay or if there's options to go and things like that. I need to sit down with my family and decide.

"After a stressful summer, I'm just trying to enjoy being a part of it and being a Liverpool player.

"I wanted to qualify for the World Cup and thankfully we've managed to do that. I need to see what myself and my family wants going forward."

Robertson, who signed for Liverpool for £8m from Hull City in 2017 during Jurgen Klopp's reign, has played 362 times for the Reds but has started just four Premier League games this season.

Hungary international Milos Kerkez, 22, has been Liverpool's first-choice left-back since making the move from Bournemouth for £40m last summer.

Asked if the amount of game time he gets between now and the end of the season would have an impact on his future, Robertson said: "I can focus on the last eight and a half years. I think Jurgen Klopp left me out for one game and I was raging. So I'm a player who wants to play.

"I've played through injuries. I've played when I'm not 100% fit. I've played when I've only been 50/40/30% fit for this club and my country. I always want to be on the grass and playing and obviously now that's not happening, so that's what is different.

"I have a different role here this season which I'm getting enjoyment out of, but at the end of the day, footballers want to play and if anyone is sat happy on the bench, then they don't belong at any football club."

He continued: "That's always my argument, you should always want to push to be in the team. If you're happy to sit on the bench, then I don't think you have the right attitude.

"I think I've played well in the games I've played this season. Maybe I've not played as much as I would have liked, but it's nothing I've been surprised by. Let's see what happens."

Robertson confirmed he has had discussions with senior figures at Liverpool about the future but is keeping those details private.

After fellow defender Trent Alexander-Arnold left in the summer, Robertson was made Liverpool's vice-captain, and he said his relationship with the club's executives remains good.

"I've given absolutely everything for the club for the last eight and a half years and the club have been very good to me - they've rewarded me with good contracts when I have been playing well," he added.

"Nobody can deny what I have given to this club. I've given everything day in and day out and put in some performances which I think have been good, and I hope others agree - I've won a lot of trophies and had a lot of good days here.

"My relationship with the people higher up in the club has always been excellent since the day I came in. Signing me for £8m and then doing what I have done helps that, which I remind people of all the time!

"The relationship is good and it's not quite 'what do they need to show me and what do I need to show them' as we've shown each other more than enough respect over the last eight and a half years. We'll see what comes."

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Following the death of Chelsea legend Eddie McCreadie earlier this week, we asked you to tell us your fondest memories of the Blues full-back and Scotland international.

Chelsea's players will wear black armbands during the Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal on Wednesday night and there will be a minute's applause to remember McCreadie before the kick-off.

Here are some of your comments:

Will: I first saw Eddie play in 1969, an elegant stylish full-back in that great team. He could mix it too, a tough-tackling no-nonsense player. Thanks Eddie for all those childhood memories.

Gordon: I remember in 1977 when we played great attacking football. I was at Wolves when we got promoted. Thanks Eddie, Rest in peace.

Gary: The king of slide tackles!

Anthony: Eddie played in my first-ever game at the Bridge, 11 May 1963 against Stoke City, Division Two. Sadly he never got near Sir Stanley Matthews that day! Superb, solid defender and never backed out of a tackle. RIP.

Keith: I started watching Chelsea in 1962 so got to see Eddie play all his time at the Bridge. My best memory of him is Ronnie Harris and him both miskicking the ball for Leeds' first goal in the 1970 FA Cup final.

Alan: In a team full of creative talent, Eddie was a tough, no-nonsense Scot who along with defensive dynamo partner David Webb were the real characters in the side. Darlings of the Shed, Eddie was indispensable.

When Arsenal's Peter Marinello made his home debut at Highbury, the hailed new George Best was asked after the game how he found being marked by Eddie McCreadie. Marinello just rolled his eyes and wrung his hands in frustration. Chelsea have had some great full-backs over the decades and Eddie will always be a towering great amongst the best. Sad news, sad day. Never forgotten.

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Chelsea say they are mourning one of the "great figures in our history" following the death of Eddie McCreadie.

What are your memories of the FA Cup winner and Scotland international, who played over 400 times for the Blues?

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Sevilla are still interested in Scotland international Nathan Patterson, while Lazio and Bologna are also monitoring the 24-year-old, as Everton target a new right-back. (Sky Sports), external

Everton's spate of injuries have left Nathan Patterson in limbo with the Scotland right-back keen to move on loan in search of first-team starts and with Sevilla and Bologna both expressing interest in the defender. (TeamTalk), external

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Scotland's World Cup opponents, Morocco, have progressed to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after a comfortable 2-0 win for the hosts over Cameroon.

Real Madrid winger Brahim Diaz got the ball rolling in Rabat, deflecting home with his knee from close range after Olympiacos striker Ayoub El Kaabi rose to head on a 26th-minute corner.

PSV Eindhoven winger Ismael Saibari fired the second low into the far corner from 15 yards following an outswinging free-kick from Real Betis forward Abde Ezzalzouli with just over quarter of an hour to go.

Walid Regragui's side have now won four and drawn one of their matches at Afcon 2025 and now await the winner of Saturday's quarter-final between Algeria and Nigeria.

Wednesday's semi-final will again take place in Rabat.

Senegal beat Mali 1-0 in Friday's other quarter-final and will face either Egypt or Ivory Coast.

Read the full match report.