Scottish Gossip: Hibernian, Strachan, Lennon, Rangers, Gerrard, Celtic, Aberdeen, Kilmarnock, St Johnstone
28 January 2019
Hibernian will sound out Gordon Strachan about a return to frontline management following Neil Lennon's dramatic suspension last Friday. (Scottish Daily Mail, print edition)
Steven Gerrard has dismissed the possibility of Southampton tabling a bid for Rangers captain James Tavernier before the January transfer window due date on Thursday. (Herald), external
Derek McInnes is hoping he has encouraged Celtic winger Lewis Morgan to see out the season at Aberdeen. (Daily Record), external
St Johnstone have actually booted out a bid from Barnsley for Jason Kerr. The English League One club made an offer of ₤ 100,000 for the defender recently but that was turned down out of hand by the Perth club. (Scottish Sun), external
Celtic are close to sealing their ₤ 1.75 m swoop for Maryan Shved. (Daily Record, print edition)
Hibs skipper David Gray has actually exposed players were left shocked by news manager Neil Lennon had been suspended by the club. (Scotsman), external
Steven Gerrard is positive Rangers can see out January without having to fend off offers for star males Alfredo Morelos and James Tavernier. (Scottish Daily Mail), external
Craig Levein thinks Jake Mulraney is growing accustomed to life at Hearts after the winger's finest performance in maroon. (Edinburgh Evening News), external
Gary Holt declined to point the finger at Livingston keeper Liam Kelly following his howler versus Rangers. (Scottish Sun), external
Kilmarnock suffice to keep their title quote, says goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann. (Scotsman), external
Boss Derek McInnes has actually challenged the Dons to continue to show there is more to the Scottish Premiership than the big-spending Old Firm. (Aberdeen Evening Express), external
Steven Gerrard, the Rangers manager, challenged his team to develop on the victory which took them 2nd in the Ladbrokes Premiership by lastly showing they can go on a long winning run. (The Times, membership needed), external