Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has said he will safeguard Raheem Sterling’s long-term career despite the growing importance of the 19-year-old for the Reds and England – (Guardian)
Former European Footballer of the Year Marco van Basten, 49, is to step down as coach of AZ Alkmaar as his health issues persist – (Independent)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says QPR defender Rio Ferdinand, 35, is a great player but he left Old Trafford at the right time – (Daily Mail)
Celtic announce a pre-tax profit of £11.17m for the year ending June 2014, but tells supporters they will not spend money they do not have – (Daily Record)
Celtic failed in a deadline-day bid to sign Barcelona forward Jean-Marie Dongou, 19 – (Daily Record)