The race to sign Ryan Kent is heating up, Olivier Ntcham gives a hint that his time at Celtic maybe over and Scotland go down 2-1 in their opening game of the Women's World Cup. 

Ryan Kent to Leeds? 

Leeds are thought to be keen on landing Ryan Kent with the Championship side thought to be considering a move for the Liverpool winger. 

Newly-promoted Aston Villa is also thought to be eyeing up a move but it is understood Liverpool would prefer to send the youngster back out on loan – but will listen to any permanent bids that come in. (Various)

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Ntcham signals Celtic exit?

Olivier Ntcham may have dropped the biggest hint yet that his time at Celtic is coming to an end. The Frenchman appears to have taken inspirations from Charley Musonda and unfollowed all of his Celtic teammates on Instagram, prompting questions to be raised on social media. Celtic's apparent asking price for the midfielder is said to be in the region of €15-17million with Marseille and Porto interested. (Various) 

Newcastle in for Morelos? 

Alfredo Morelos is one of "a dozen" strikers currently being monitored by Newcastle United. The club has paused all transfer business amid questions over Rafael Benitez signing a contract and a potential takeover. Newcastle have confirmed that they have scouted the Rangers hitman. 

Scotland sunk by 'harsh penalty'

Scotland coach Shelley Kerr lamented a "harsh" penalty and a poor first half but took "lots of positives" from the World Cup debut defeat by England.

Nikita Parris opened the scoring from the penalty spot after a Nicola Docherty handball as England went on to win 2-1 in the opening group game. (Herald Scotland) 

Steve Clarke backs Scotland to put up a fight against Belgium

Steve Clarke has backed his Scotland side to put up a fight against Belgium and take at least a point against the number one ranked side to kickstart their campaign. He said: “It is a different challenge. We will need different attributes over there. But more than anything we will need the personality and desire the players showed (against Cyprus) to get a result. If we can go over there and play to our maximum I am sure we can get something from the game. (Various) 

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Herrera set to leave Rangers

Eduardo Herrara is set to leave Rangers with the flop already back training with Necaxa. Herrera joined in 2017 as one of the many signings from Pedro Caixinha scoring just two goals in 24 games for the Ibrox side. (The Sun) 

Dalglish urges Andy Roberston to dismiss reports of Barca move 

Kenny Dalglish has called on Andy Robertson to dismiss speculative reports linking him with a move away from Anfield.

The Scotland captain has been linked with a number of sides since he burst onto the scene at Anfield. Dalglish dismissed rumours however saying: "Andy Robertson must wake up every morning and think it's Christmas Day.

"That’s why I don’t believe he’ll be considering leaving Liverpool for any other football club at home or abroad. (Sunday Post)