A NEW report has emerged suggesting that the introduction of VAR in Scotland could depend on money gained from Celtic or Rangers' spot in next season's Champions League.

The Old Firm duo are separated by just three points in the Premiership title race ahead of the third derby match of the season this weekend.

With all of the glory that comes with the title, winning the crown this term will more-or-less guarantee a spot in the group stages of the Champions League.

However, this is still not set in stone - as if this season's winner of UEFA's top club competition does not qualify automatically through their league position, then the golden carrot would be taken away.

The Premiership's fellow clubs usually bag around £250,000 each with a representative from Scotland making it through to the Champions League proper.

However, The Times say that this sum will be increased to around £400,000 per team.

And their report suggests this boosted payment could prove "pivotal" in the introduction of VAR in Scotland's top flight.

The money is supposedly earmarked to be spent on youth development. 

However, the extra cash could help with the implementation of VAR in Scotland.

It's believed the cost to draft in the technology stands at around £100,000 per club, per season.