Both Rangers and Celtic could be heading to England's top flight in the not-too-distant future.
However, before fans get too excited (or traditionalists get too outraged), it is the Women's Super League and not the Premier League that is exploring the possibility of the Old Firm joining them in the south.
The idea of men's teams moving away from Scottish leagues has been much debated over the last 30 years.
It remains to be seen whether having their female sides cross the border would set a precedent they could follow. Certainly, given that the idea has come up on many occasions without ever coming to fruition, followers won't have to hold their breath.
However, women's teams leaving the SWPL certainly seems to make sense.
Inviting the Scottish giants to be part of the English top flight is understood to be an idea being explored by Women's Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL), the company that oversees the WSL and the championship.
Rangers women could one day play in the English top league
The Women's Super League explores the possibility of Old Firm joining its ranks
Jo Potter is in charge of a Rangers team that is one of the dominant forces in the Scottish game.
The WPLL is also looking at the possibility of the WSL becoming a closed league and therefore eliminating the threat of relegation, like its American counterpart.
Rangers and Celtic are now the dominant forces in Scottish women's football, along with Glasgow City, but struggle to achieve the commercial success of WSL teams.
Women's football in Scotland remains incredibly unequal in terms of those who have money to spend and those who don't… not unlike its men's equivalent.
That has stifled both growth and interest, and the women's national team has also struggled lately.
The decision for stronger clubs to join a more competitive league could be the boost Scottish football needs.
The Martindale Men may be the creation of Robbie Fraser
Rangers youngster Robbie Fraser has hit the ground running with Livingston after joining on loan for the rest of the season.
Fraser scored the winning goal in a 2-1 win over Airdrie on Tuesday night as Livi continued their bid for promotion back to the Premiership.
Robbie Fraser, shown with the Glasgow Cup, is currently learning his trade in Livingston.
The 21-year-old left-back enjoys great prestige at Ibrox and has a contract until the summer of 2026.
As an academy graduate, Rangers hope his loan spell at Livi can help him fulfill his potential ahead of next season.
Fraser's commitment as a tough full-back has been evident in the few appearances he has made for Rangers so far.
Spending a few months under the tutelage of David Martindale and playing football more regularly will no doubt ensure he is battle-hardened when he returns to Ibrox in the summer.
Unstable Cifuentes is a problem Koppen really needs to solve
The legacy of Michael Beale's ruinous year in charge of Rangers looks set to endure for some time.
With carte blanche to do whatever he wanted in the summer 2023 transfer window, the Englishman had many more successes than failures.
Chief among those who fell into this last category was José Cifuentes, who was lavished with praise even before kicking a ball dressed in light blue.
José Cifuentes had high hopes when he arrived at Ibrox but the move has not borne fruit
The lowest point for a dejected Cifuentes was the red card against Dundee
Cifuentes' loan started well at Aris, but it is not part of the new coach's plans
“He's a player who can take us to another level,” Beale confidently declared of the £1.2m capture from Los Angeles FC.
“He is a midfielder who can play a variety of roles, both as a box-to-box player and in a more defensive role. He has excelled in MLS and on his national team.”
However, things did not turn out that way. Cifuentes, who signed a four-year contract, looked like a square peg in a round hole from the start.
After Beale was fired, Cifuentes was given a chance to redeem himself under Philippe Clement. A red card against Dundee in December was the final straw.
He was sent to Cruzeiro in Brazil for the second half of that season before joining Greek team Aris Salonika for this entire season.
In fact, Cifuentes started the season promisingly, helping his club reach the top of the table.
But Aris' form has since taken a nosedive, with coach Akis Mantzios sacked in December and replaced by Marinos Ouzounidis.
Reports in Thessaloniki now claim that Ouzounidis is already planning a major restart of the team this summer, and that Cifuentes is not part of his plans.
Rangers technical director Nils Koppen needs to find a buyer for Cifuentes
It looks like Rangers manager Nils Koppen will need to get creative, whether it's finding a buyer for the Ecuadorian or another club willing to cover his salary.
Rangers hope lightning strikes twice against old enemy Amorim
With a visit to Old Trafford on the cards next week, Rangers are preparing to renew their relationship with new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim.
Amorim was in charge of Braga in 2020, when Rangers eliminated the Portuguese team from the Europa League after winning 4-2 on aggregate over two games.
Amorim left Braga shortly after to take charge of Sporting Lisbon, where his career advanced to a new level.
Just a few weeks ago, Rangers would have fancied their chances of causing an upset as United continued to stumble from one disastrous result to another.
But Amorim finally seems to be taking control of things. After a valuable draw against Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League, United were excellent in beating Arsenal on penalties in the FA Cup last weekend.
Rangers are well placed in the Europa League and can certainly travel to Old Trafford without fear, even despite their own shortcomings at the moment.
Ianis Hagi scored against Ruben Amorim's Braga at Ibrox in 2020
Amorim makes his presence felt on the bench during Braga's 3-2 loss to Rangers
Steven Gerrard and Amorim embrace at the end of the Europa League clash in Govan
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As a place, it no longer carries the same fear factor that it once did. It should be a game to savor and enjoy as Philippe Clement's side look to escape their home blues and continue their good form in Europe.
Big Sam continues to smile at the happy memories of Walter, Ally and Durrant.
Rangers fans longing for better days could do worse than listen to the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast with Sam Allardyce.
The veteran manager is joined by former Rangers player Charlie Adam, who was more than happy to reminisce about his days as a youngster at Ibrox.
First there is the story of a trip to the United States, when Adam had a few drinks before a friendly against the LA Galaxy and at half-time he was hooked by coach Walter Smith.
An apoplectic Smith plowed through the 21-year-old midfielder during the break. “You will never play for this club again,” he roared.
When Adam responded that it was just a friendly thing, Smith became even angrier. 'In this football club there are no friendlies. Never disrespect this club by thinking you can hang around there. “You embarrass yourself and you embarrass this football club.”
Adam admits he turned white, but completes the anecdote by describing the late Smith as “an absolute gentleman”, prompting Allardyce to recount his own experience with the Rangers legend.
Charlie Adam, top left, and Sam Allardyce chat during the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast
Allardyce will never forget the fun night he spent in the company of Durrant, McCoist and Smith.
Charlie Adam during his days as a Rangers midfielder (pictured scoring against Stuttgart in 2007)
The former England manager was in charge of Blackburn Rovers when he and his staff went out on a night out in a restaurant with their Rangers counterparts at a pre-season tournament in Australia.
Allardyce already knew Smith, who previously managed Everton, but he didn't know Ian Durrant and, with Ally McCoist also present, it made for an entertaining evening.
“It was one of those nights I'll remember for a long, long time,” he says. 'The camaraderie we had with each other because it was football related and it was pre-season… just a great trip. It was a great experience. Seeing (Smith) there…the three of them…I think they could have been Comedy Central. Sincere before God.
At that time, Rangers officials set high standards. They applied them to each challenge and represented the club with experience, authority and no small amount of personality.
The club's disillusioned supporters could use a little more of that right now.