SFA set for talks with Michael O'Neill after agreeing compensation with IFA
The talks are likely to take place next week as the Scottish FA step up their efforts to find Gordon Strachan's replacement.
Last updated 13th Jan 2018
The Scottish FA have agreed compensation with the IFA and can now begin formal talks with Michael O'Neill regarding the vacant Scotland managerial vacancy.
O'Neill's contract with Northern Ireland is set to expire but has been offered a bumped new deal to remain with his home country.
But after a formal approach last month, compensation - believed to be around ÂŁ500,000 - has been agreed between the two footballing associations and talks are set to commence next week.
We are told a deal is still a long way of being agreed.