Hiddink has dropped a broad hint that he does not want to leave Spain for Scotland after his sacking as coach of Real Betis.

Speculation increased that Celtic would try to bring Hiddink to Parkhead after the news broke. However, Hiddink suggested he would rather stay on the Iberian peninsular, saying: "I still feel quite Spanish."

Meanwhile, Middlesbrough manager Bryan Robson was yesterday charged with misconduct over comments made to referee Neale Barry following his side's 2-1 defeat at Coventry on April 15th.

Tottenham have confirmed they are in the race to sign Dynamo Kiev striker Sergei Rebrov but could still face a formidable fight to land the 26-year-old Ukrainian international.