McGregor backed as future Celtic boss as Gerrard explains Rangers snub

According to BBC Sport's gossip column, Martin O'Neill has identified Celtic midfielder Callum McGregor as a potential future manager of the club. The former Celtic boss's comments come as McGregor commits his long-term future to the Parkhead side.

O'Neill, who led Celtic to a domestic treble in 2001, believes McGregor's leadership and understanding of the club make him a natural candidate to step into the dugout in the years to come. McGregor, a key figure in the current squad, has been repeatedly linked with moves away, but the latest reports suggest he remains fully focused on the Celtic cause.

The same roundup also features Steven Gerrard, who has explained why he turned down the chance to return as Rangers manager. Gerrard, who previously spent three-and-a-half years at Ibrox, gave his reasons for staying away, with the gossip column suggesting the timing and circumstances were not right for a reunion.

Both stories are part of the wider transfer and managerial speculation covered by BBC Sport, and readers can find related match highlights elsewhere on this site.