Airdrieonians have been linked with Declan Gallagher, a 35-year-old Scottish centre-back who left Ross County at the end of the previous season. It has been reported that Gallagher has held talks about a potential player-coach role, given that manager John Rankin has not yet appointed an assistant or a backroom team. When asked about the potential move, Airdrieonians manager John Rankin told Lanarkshire Live Sport he would neither confirm nor deny the club's interest in the defender. He stated that he would not discuss out-of-contract players but acknowledged that being linked with experienced individuals demonstrates the club's appeal. Gallagher has 9 caps for Scotland. His current market value is €50k, according to Transfermarkt.