Neil Lennon nearing appointment as Dunfermline head coach

Neil Lennon is reportedly close to becoming the new head coach for Dunfermline Athletic. The club is in negotiations with him after they recently sacked Michael Tidser. Lennon, a former Celtic manager, is said to be the top target for the Scottish Championship team. There are ongoing talks, and an agreement may be reached soon. In related news, Ian McCall is being considered for the role of sporting director at Partick Thistle. The club is looking to hire a coach once they finalize McCall's appointment. In player news, Alastair Johnston of Celtic expressed his happiness about his settled life in Scotland and is not in a hurry to take a dog out of the country. He is under contract with Celtic until 2029. Kalidou Sidibe, a midfielder at Guingamp, mentioned he is content at his current club despite reports linking him to Celtic with a £1.7 million offer. Leon Balogun, a defender for Rangers, believes he can continue playing next season even as he approaches his 37th birthday. Aberdeen's Slobodan Rubezic, currently on loan, may have an option for a permanent transfer, but financial constraints could affect that move. Meanwhile, Shayden Morris from Aberdeen is open to discussions about extending his contract. Dundee's Scott Tiffoney has received a contract extension offer but is focused on helping his team avoid relegation. Meanwhile, Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin is interested in retaining some loan players, including goalkeeper Jack Walton and striker Sam Dalby. Lastly, a shirt worn by Rangers winger Vaclav Cerny during the Old Firm derby has drawn significant attention and is currently being bid on for £24,000 due to a police investigation into an incident involving him.