Friday's Scottish gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Ryan McGowan could bank $1.2m for ten months in China after leaving Hearts - and return to Scotland later this year as a Rangers player. (Daily Record)

Israel manager Eli Guttman has backed defender Rami Gershon to be a Champions League star if he signs for Celtic. (Daily Record)

Hibernian defender Ryan McGivern, on loan from Manchester City, is keen to stay at the club until the end of the season. (Scotsman)

Aberdeen defender Russell Anderson insists the club's results have been down to injury problems. (Scotsman)

Dons striker Scott Vernon has begged youngster Ryan Fraser to change his mind and stay at Aberdeen. (Various)

Motherwell manager Stuart McCall insists Jamie Murphy will be the onyl player to leave Fir Park in the January transfer window. (Times)

Kilmarnock player James Fowler fears the club could struggle to hold on to Cammy Bell, despite the goalkeeper signing a new contract with the club. (Various)

Dutch striker Nigel Hasselbaink could leave St Johnstone at the end of the season after intimating a desire to play in England. (Various)

However, fellow forward Rowan Vine is ready to commit to a longer deal with the Perth club. (Sun)

The Dundee board will hold a meeting today, with the board split over manager Barry Smith's future (Various)

Ross County will face no punishment from the SPL despite call-offs in their last two league matches. (Daily Record)

Rangers winger David Templeton believes striker Fran Sandaza only needs a goal to kick-start his Ibrox career. (Scotsman)

OTHER GOSSIP

Nick De Luca is a doubt for Scotland's Six nations campaign, as a facial injury is worse than first thought. (Herald)