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'Shankland to Rangers ship has sailed' - gossip

Lawrence Shankland's chances of joining Rangers appear to have gone amid the Heart of Midlothian striker's barren goals run even though the 29-year-old remains out of contract next summer. (The Herald)

Joe Gelhardt, who previously came close to a loan to Celtic, looks set to leave Leeds United on loan in January, with Rangers vying with the likes of Plymouth Argyle, Portsmouth, Preston North End, Stoke City and Belgian clubs for the 22-year-old forward's services. (Yorkshire Evening Post)

Christian Eriksen's £150,000-per-week wage deal is proving a stumbling block for Celtic in their pursuit of the 32-year-old Manchester United midfielder. (Football Insider)

David Gray's position as Hibernian head coach remains precarious despite Tuesday's 3-3 draw with Aberdeen raising his squad's morale. (The Scotsman)

Former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness thinks Rangers might be prepared to forgo £3m due in compensation should they receive an approach for Philippe Clement if Domenico Tedesco is dismissed as Belgium head coach. (Football Insider)

Former Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been sacked by Besiktas, with the Turkish club releasing the terms of an agreement reached to terminate the Dutchman's contract. (Fanatik)

Former Dundee United and Hibernian manager Jack Ross has been promoted from his role as head of development at Newcastle United to a key strategic role involving expanding their network of partner clubs and monitoring loan players. (Daily Mail)

Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston is among 77 players - 22 of them defenders - in the shortlist from which the public can choose "The Best Fifa Men's 11" for 2024. (Glasgow Times)

Scotland striker Ross Stewart's injury comeback has been further delayed after Southampton head coach Russell Martin confirmed the 28-year-old had suffered another setback. (The Scotsman)