Despite being out of contract next summer, Lawrence Shankland’s prospects of joining Rangers look to have faded due to a lack of goals.(The Herald) – External

Rangers are competing with Plymouth Argyle, Portsmouth, Preston North End, Stoke City, and Belgian teams to sign Joe Gelhardt on loan from Leeds United in January. Gelhardt previously considered joining Celtic.(Yorkshire Evening Post, external)

Celtic are struggling to get Christian Eriksen, a 32-year-old Manchester United midfielder, due to his £150,000 weekly salary.(Football Insider), External

Despite a 3-3 draw with Aberdeen on Tuesday, David Gray’s fate as Hibernian’s head coach is still uncertain.(The Scotsman) – External

Saturday’s English and European transfer rumours

Former Aberdeen CEO Keith Wyness believes Rangers may be willing to forego a £3 million compensation offer for Philippe Clement if Domenico Tedesco is fired as Belgium’s head coach.(Football Insider), External

Besiktas has terminated former Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s contract. The Turkish club has released the conditions of the deal.(Fanatik, external)

Jack Ross, former manager of Dundee United and Hibernian, has been elevated from head of development to a strategic role at Newcastle United. His responsibilities include extending the club’s network of partner clubs and monitoring loan players.(Daily Mail, external).

Celtic right back Alistair Johnston is one of 77 players on the shortlist for “The Best FIFA Men’s 11” in 2024, 22 of whom are defenders.(Source: Glasgow Times, external)

Ross Stewart’s return from injury has been delayed due to another setback, according to Southampton’s head coach Russell Martin.(The Scotsman.)

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