Celtic consider ambitious move for manager Frank – gossip

Celtic have set their sights on a move to appoint Thomas Frank but the former Tottenham and Brentford manager would need some convincing to come to Scotland. (Football Insider), external

Bologna are stepping up their interest in Kilmarnock midfielder David Watson, according to reports in Italy. (The Herald – subscription required), external

Former Rangers player and coach Jimmy Nicholl reckons Rangers would be in safe hands with Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pierce Charles, with the 20-year-old heavily linked with a move to Ibrox. (Daily Record – subscription required), external

The SPFL hope to make a call on the latest Old Firm away tickets row by Monday evening, with Rangers complaining after Celtic refused to hand over the 2,200 allocation for the 10 May derby unless the Union Bears ultras group are barred. (Daily Record – subscription required), external

Aston Villa are ready to move for Scotland midfielder Ryan Christie, 31, who has one year remaining on his Bournemouth contract. (Scottish Sun), external

Dunfermline boss Neil Lennon reckons the fact bookings from a league campaign are not wiped before the play-offs is “draconian” and “abysmal”. (Scottish Sun), external