George Hirst's Scotland Call-Up Delayed Amid Paperwork Issues | Football Updates

George Hirst's potential Scotland call-up faces delays as the Scottish FA completes paperwork. Get the latest updates on Scotland's Nations League squad and other football news.

The Scottish FA has yet to finalize the necessary paperwork to call up George Hirst, the Sheffield-born Ipswich Town forward who previously represented England at the youth level. Hirst, 26, has been linked with a Scotland call-up, but bureaucratic hurdles are delaying the process. (Sun)

In other news, Lewis Ferguson of Bologna and Nathan Patterson of Everton are expected to return to the Scotland squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League play-off matches against Greece. (Record)

Hearts' veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon, 42, is weighing his future, considering factors like his international career and physical condition. (Edinburgh Evening News)

Elsewhere, 21-year-old Scottish striker Robbie Ure is set to move from Anderlecht to Swedish club IK Sirius. (Fabrizio Romano)

Rangers' Moroccan striker Hamza Igamane, 22, has attracted interest from Everton, Marseille, and Sevilla. (Ekrem Konur)

Aris Thessaloniki is negotiating with Rangers to sign on-loan midfielder Jose Cifuentes permanently, but they are pushing for a reduced fee. (Herald)

Former Southampton manager Russell Martin, linked with the Rangers job, doesn't foresee an immediate return to the Premier League. (Sun)

Additional reports include Chelsea stepping up their pursuit of Kobbie Mainoo, Motherwell demanding nearly £10 million for teenage star Miller, and Aberdeen considering a permanent deal for Millwall's Kevin Nisbet. (Press and Journal)

Celtic has scouted Dundee United's Owen Stirton, while Dundee United winger Glenn Middleton is focused on Sunday's derby against Dundee. (National, Record)

Dundee manager Tony Docherty sees the derby as an opportunity to turn around the team's fortunes, with defender Ryan Astley determined to prove doubters wrong. (Courier)

Finally, the SPFL's lower tier may undergo restructuring, potentially splitting into three divisions: Lowland League East, Lowland League West, and the Highland League. (Press and Journal)

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