Friday's Scottish Gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Hearts boss Gary Locke will not seek talks with investor Ann Budge over rumours she plans to replace him with Craig Levein when she takes over the running of the club. (Daily Record)

Ross County striker Kevin Luckassen is expected to sign for Czech side Slovan Liberac today. (Daily Express)

Having represented Scotland at U19 level, Southampton striker Sam Gallagher, 18, has asked not to be selected and wants to be considered by England. (Sun)

Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor is keen on the reintroduction of standing areas and thinks it will improve the atmosphere at games. (Daily Record)

Defender Efe Ambrose is warning Hearts that Celtic are looking to improve on the seven-goal hammering they dished out on their last visit to Tynecastle. (Daily Record)

Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes is sure Gordon Strachan thought about calling up some of his in-form players but understands why the national manager is reluctant to change a settled squad. (Various)

Inverness CT manager John Hughes hopes to tie down midfielder Ross Draper with a new extended contract. (Sun)

Kilmarnock assistant manager Sandy Clark is tipping Kris Boyd to bounce back strongly after the disappointment of not being included in the latest Scotland squad. (Various)

Partick Thistle manager Alan Archibald has no concerns over his job after posting just one win in 17 games. (Various)

There is no chance of Alan Hutton playing for Aston Villa again, with manager Paul Lambert admitting the Scotland full-back will remain frozen out of his plans. (Various)