Hungary left-back signs five-year deal with champions Liverpool’s spending for new season passes £200m-mark Liverpool have completed the £40m signing of Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth on a five-year contract. The 21-year-old left-back is the club’s third arrival this summer, following that of Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. Kerkez, who links up with fellow Hungary international Dominik Szoboszlai at Anfield, is viewed as the long-term successor to Andy Robertson, who is a target for Atlético Madrid. It is understood, however, that Liverpool have no intention of forcing out the 31-year-old Scotland captain, who started in 29 of his 33 Premier League appearances last season but is in the final year of his contract. Continue reading...

BBC Scotland looks at the key questions following the Ibrox club's £20m funding being approved on Monday.

Former players Derek Ferguson and Lee Miller reflect on the success of Scotland international sons, Lewis and Lennon respectively, and what their futures hold.

BBC Scotland looks at the key parts of Friday's Scottish Premiership fixture unveiling.

Plus: goal-difference chasms between league-table neighbours, a rare Welsh feat in defeat, and more • Mail us with your questions and answers “During the Liechtenstein v Scotland game there was a reference to Billy Gilmour scoring more goals for Scotland (2) than his various clubs (0). But has a recognised striker ever finished their career with more goals for their country than their clubs?” asks Stuart McLagan. The structure of women’s football in North America, particularly before the NWSL was founded in 2012, makes it the likeliest source of an answer to this question. There was no league at all in the US between 2003 and 2009, and to this day players sometimes appear more for their country than their club in a calendar year. Continue reading...

Liverpool close to signing Bournemouth’s Kerkez for £40m Bournemouth want Rennes left-back Adrien Truffert Andy Robertson is the subject of interest from Atlético Madrid as Liverpool edge closer towards the signing of the Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez for a fee of about £40m. The Premier League champions planned to sign Kerkez to compete with the long-serving 31-year-old Scotland defender but are relaxed about the interest. Liverpool are not yet thought to have received any formal contact. The trigger for Kerkez’s move is expected to be Bournemouth’s signing of the Rennes left-back Adrien Truffert. The 23-year-old Rennes captain, who received interest from other clubs, has agreed personal terms and is expected to cost about £15m. Continue reading...

The Scottish FA is "always scanning to see who's available" to be their next national head coach, chief executive Ian Maxwell admits as Steve Clarke enters the final 13 months of his current contract.

BBC Scotland takes a look at the influx of investment in Scottish football from the United States.

Kieran Tierney has returned to Celtic after six years with Arsenal, but what can the Scottish champions' fans expect from the returning Scotland defender?

George Hirst scored his first international goal and Che Adams grabbed a hat-trick as Scotland eased to a 4-0 victory against Liechtenstein. Ipswich striker Hirst got Scotland’s third goal in the Vaduz friendly early in the second half with a close-range finish on his fourth cap. Adams was on target twice in the first half after scoring only once in his previous 19 internationals and the Torino forward headed home with the last action of the game. Continue reading...

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Lars Sivertsen to discuss England’s laboured win over Andorra, the Nations League final and Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs exit Rate, review, and share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email. On the podcast today, the panel discusses England’s World Cup qualifier as they edge past Andorra in a game that raises familiar questions – low block, players out of position, and why is Jordan Henderson playing? The panel also rounds up the home nations’ international fixtures as Wales ease past Liechtenstein ahead of a crunch tie in Belgium, while Scotland stumble badly against Iceland and Italy sack Spalletti after a humbling by Norway. Continue reading...

After a grim friendly defeat by Iceland, Scotland travel to Liechtenstein needing to win with some style to re-inspire the nation before World Cup qualifying starts in September.

Scott McTominay and Kieran Tierney have not travelled with Scotland as they prepare to face Liechtenstein on Monday in a friendly match.

Scotland have called up free agent Ross Doohan and Bournemouth 18-year-old Callan McKenna after facing a goalkeeping crisis for Monday's friendly in Liechtenstein.