Hibs nearing a decision on new coach as Rangers star admits he was ready to move on over the summer... Hibernian are closing in on a new manager after a final round of in-person interviews, with Dutchman Marink Reedijk, 34, emerging as a leading contender. (Edinburgh Evening News, external) Inter Turku manager Vesa Vasara is unlikely to leave the Finnish club to take over at Hibernian. (Hibs Observer - subscription required, external) Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin says he was "mentally ready to leave" Rangers right up until the last few hours of the transfer window but insists it was "beyond my control and that of the club". (Sporza and HLN via Scottish Sun, external) Rangers defender James Penrice retains hopes of playing for Scotland but says a call up so soon after moving to Ibrox from AEK Athens "hasn't really taken up my focus". (Scottish Sun, external) "To say no to Jose Mourinho is a difficult thing," reveals new Scotland squad defender Luis Binks, who rejected a new Tottenham deal against the legendary manager's wishes to go in search of first team experience. (Daily Record - subscription required, external) Former Tynecastle player Ryan Stevenson is convinced Hearts are good enough to challenge for the title again this season, saying the busy run of games up to Christmas will define whether that's the case. (Daily Record - subscription required, external) Bobby Wales scored twice as Dundee beat Partick Thistle 3-0 in a bounce game on Tuesday before the striker joined up with the Scotland Under-21 squad. (The Courier - subscription required, external) Barcelona rule out Alvarez deal - Thursday's gossip Kniat, Reedijk & Vasara among names in Hibs frame - gossip
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