Scottish Gossip: Rangers eye Greg Stewart, Leigh Griffiths deal

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers are lining up a January move for Dundee forward Greg Stewart. The 25-year-old has 18 months to run on his Dens Park contract. (Various)

Rangers manager Mark Warburton is among the bookmakers' leading candidates to take over at Swansea City. (Various)

Celtic boss Ronny Deila admits a miserable European campaign has hit him hard, saying his pride has been dented. (Various)

Celtic are ready to offer in-form striker Leigh Griffiths a "bumper new deal", with the 25-year-old almost halfway through the contract he signed in January 2014. Sun

Defender Paul Quinn reckons fierce competition for places is a key factor behind Aberdeen's recent resurgence in form. (Daily Express)

Former chairman Geoff Brown is challenging Tommy Wright to lead St Johnstone to second place in the Premiership and become the club's greatest ever manager. (Sun)

Dundee United boss Mixu Paatelainen is tipping new striker Florent Sinama Pongolle to light up the Premiership. Sun

Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor doubts the revamped League Cup will have fans flooding back, pointing out that many supporters will have holiday plans in the summer. (Daily Record)

Richie Foran has been plagued by knee problems for the last 21 months

Inverness captain Richie Foran is determined to keep up his long battle for fitness so his three-year-old son Harris can see him lead the team out again. (Various)

Former Celtic and Dundee United defender Mark Wilson is a potential candidate for the manager's post at Alloa Athletic. (The National)

Cowdenbeath have been forced to release midfielder Sam Orritt since the closure of the Forth Road Bridge has made his journey from the north of England even worse. (Sun)

Scotland midfielder Craig Conway is to sign a new two-year deal at Blackburn Rovers. (Sun)

OTHER GOSSIP

Back row Josh Strauss is determined to end Glasgow's poor record in Europe going into a vital double-header with Pro12 rivals Scarlets. (Various)