Napoli's sporting director Giovanni Manna has confirmed that contract extension talks with Scott McTominay are continuing, expressing confidence that the 29-year-old Scotland midfielder is determined to remain at the club — despite reported interest from Real Madrid.

McTominay, valued at £34 million by Transfermarkt, is currently ranked the 35th most valuable British player and the top-valued Scottish player in the latest market assessment. That places him one position ahead of Tottenham Hotspur defender Archie Gray, who qualifies for Scotland through youth eligibility.

Ferguson linked with Glentoran role

Former Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager Duncan Ferguson has emerged as one of the frontrunners for the vacant managerial position at Glentoran, according to reports from the Belfast Telegraph.

Barron's loan spell at Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg has addressed the limited playing time of Connor Barron, 24, who joined on loan from Rangers. Hellberg described Barron as a