Scottish Gossip: Hibernian, Strachan, Lennon, Rangers, Gerrard, Celtic, Aberdeen, Kilmarnock, St Johnstone
28 January 2019
Hibernian will sound out Gordon Strachan about a go back to frontline management following Neil Lennon's significant suspension last Friday. (Scottish Daily Mail, print edition)
Steven Gerrard has dismissed the prospect 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 persuaded 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 a deal of ₤ 100,000 for the defender recently but that was declined 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 revealed players were left surprised by news manager Neil Lennon had actually been suspended by the club. (Scotsman), external
Steven Gerrard is positive Rangers can see out January without having to fend off deals for star guys 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 best performance in maroon. (Edinburgh Evening News), external
Gary Holt refused to point the finger at Livingston keeper Liam Kelly following his howler versus Rangers. (Scottish Sun), external
Kilmarnock suffice to preserve their title bid, states goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann. (Scotsman), external
Boss Derek McInnes has challenged the Dons to continue to prove there is more to the Scottish Premiership than the big-spending Old Firm. (Aberdeen Evening Express), external
Steven Gerrard, the Rangers supervisor, challenged his group to construct on the success which took them 2nd in the Ladbrokes Premiership by lastly proving they can go on a long winning run. (The Times, subscription needed), external