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Despite rumours that on-loan Alex Valle could be recalled by Barcelona in January, the left-back will not leave Celtic until the end of the season, with the 20-year-old expecting to return a better player and hoping to remain with the La Liga club next term. (Mundo Deportivo), external Liverpool are keen to sign a new left-back who can compete with Scotland captain Andy Robertson, who was sent off in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Fulham, for a starting spot in January. (Team Talk), external Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin insists he has a Plan B if any key players exit the club in the January or summer 2025 transfer windows, with the club in talks with midfielder Jamie Mc Grath and left-back Jack Mac Kenzie, who is on the radar of Preston North End, Sheffield United and Stoke City, as both approach the end of their contracts this summer. (Press & Journal), external With no natural right-back cover for Nicky Devlin, defensive cover will be a priority for Aberdeen in January along with possibly another wide man after Vicente Besuijen and Jack Milne picked up recent injuries. (Daily Record), external St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari is confident the Perth club will be ready to make good signings next month but admits that the January window is about a "quick fix" to improve the team in the short term. (The Courier), external Luca Stephenson, the 21-year-old who has been impressing out wide with Dundee United, reckons Liverpool see the obvious advantage of sending their young talent on loan to the Scottish Premiership. (Daily Record), external Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers and former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard are among those listed by bookmakers as possible replacements for sacked ex-Scotland defender Russell Martin at Southampton. (The Scotsman), external Tuesday's English & European transfer rumours Monday's Scottish Gossip Slot & Howe news conferences - Kelleher to start for Liverpool v Southampton but Jota doubt England stretch lead against South Africa beyond 250 New Zealand thump England in series finale Your first look at the final episode of Gavin & Stacey! Watch from Christmas Day on BBC i Player The true story of the Illuminati Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling as they explore the darker side of history Michael Mc Intyre celebrates 25 years of stand-up comedy. Video Michael Mc Intyre celebrates 25 years of stand-up comedy With a special recording of Macnificent, his latest worldwide sold-out show A DNA test forces people to reassess everything The unintended consequences set in motion when people link up to the enormous global DNA database BBC to show Brechin v Hearts & Rangers v Fraserburgh Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? Who are the Commonwealth Games winners and losers? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Subscribe & follow updates on your Premiership team How misfit Cavendish changed the face of cycling PGA Tour v LIV - why 'The Showdown' is significant How to become a football agent Who are England and Wales' Euro 2025 opponents? Does sacking a manager help you avoid relegation? Everything you need to know about Euro 2025 'Switch flicked' but Rangers still left with regrets Tears, tantrums & testing times - how boxers deal with a first defeat Diallo's derby - how Amad made the difference for Man Utd Usyk v Fury 2 - all you need to know 'The award goes to. .. ' - England Test team's year in gongs Voyce - a wing who took flight with Wasps 'As South Africans we have to be better' - Champions Cup review The best pictures from the 2024 F1 season 'I want Maddy's death to lead to more support for girls playing football' Six countries, two hemispheres - how will 2030 World Cup work? Why Raducanu is giving herself a 'pat on the back' for 2024 Hamilton to Ferrari and what else to look out for in 2025 Who are the World Sport Star of the Year contenders? © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.