Celtic are set to compete with several English Championship clubs for the signature of Liverpool defender Luke Chambers, 22, when the January transfer window opens, according to reports.

Meanwhile, former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard was spotted in the stands at Ibrox during Sunday's Premier Sports Cup tie, where Rangers defeated Celtic 3-0. Gerrard was also photographed with several of the players he managed during his time in Glasgow.

Scottish football round-up

Hearts defender Stephen Kingsley, 32, is relishing a packed fixture list as the club build toward their Scottish League Cup semi-final against Hibernian.

Aberdeen goalkeeper Marius Muller, 33, delivered an emotional address to his team-mates following Saturday's League Cup penalty shootout victory over Kilmarnock, having described it as a difficult week on a personal level.

Dundee United winger Mehdi Mergham is expected to be unavailable for Tuesday's Scottish Premiership fixture away at St Mirren.

Former Dundee United and Budapest Honved manager Tam Courts has taken charge of the Scotland Under-19s, being named as the side's new head coach.

Bowie makes his mark in Serie A

Scotland international Kieron Bowie, 23, scored his first goal for Sassuolo in a dramatic Serie A victory over Juventus on Sunday. Fellow Scot Josh Doig also featured as the hosts claimed a 3-2 win.