Benitez keeps options open regarding Scotland coaching position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 6:35 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Rafael Benitez, former manager of Liverpool and Real Madrid, has indicated he is open to the possibility of becoming the head coach of Scotland. Discussions around his interest come amid Rangers seeking new signings, including midfielders from Norway and Serbia, while Lyon is reportedly pursuing their striker Youssef Chermiti. Rangers have rejected an initial offer for Chermiti and are exploring other prospects, including Vanja Dragojevic from Partizan Belgrade. Concurrently, Celtic has signed striker Camilo Duran from Qarabag for an undisclosed fee. The dynamics of the Scottish transfer market continue to evolve in preparation for the upcoming season.
- •Benitez open to the Scotland head coach role.
- •Rangers linked with midfielders in Norway and Serbia.
- •Lyon pursuing Chermiti; Rangers demand £25m.
- •Celtic signs striker Camilo Duran from Qarabag.
- •Rangers rejected £5.3m bid for Jens Hjerto-Dahl.
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — Benitez refuses to rule out Scotland interest - gossip
- 6:35 AMBBC Football — Benitez refuses to rule out Scotland interest - gossip
"Rangers linked with midfielders in Norway and Serbia and would former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager be interested in Scotland job?
"Rangers linked with midfielders in Norway and Serbia and would former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager be interested in Scotland job?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 6:35 AMBenitez refuses to rule out Scotland interest - gossip
Rangers linked with midfielders in Norway and Serbia and would former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager be interested in Scotland job?
- BBC FootballJul 8, 2026, 6:35 AMBenitez refuses to rule out Scotland interest - gossip
Rangers linked with midfielders in Norway and Serbia and would former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager be interested in Scotland job?
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