Scottish Gossip: Lawrence Shankland, Alfredo Morelos, Mikael Lustig, Rod Petrie

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FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Sunderland have tabled an offer for striker Lawrence Shankland, while Hearts are keen on the 23-year-old who is a free agent after leaving Ayr United. (Sun), external

Rangers should cash in on striker Alfredo Morelos this summer to fund new signings, says former Ibrox forward Kris Boyd. (Sun), external

Rangers are in talks with Northern Ireland international Josh Magennis, with the former Kilmarnock forward currently contracted to administration-hit Bolton Wanderers. (Belfast Telegraph), external

Hibs chairman Rod Petrie will become the 53rd president of the Scottish Football Association when his uncontested accession to the role is confirmed today. (Edinburgh Evening News), external

Kilmarnock left-back Greg Taylor insists his Scotland debut is a "million steps" above his goal against Brazil at the U-21 Toulon tournament two years ago. (Sun), external

Sweden defender Mikael Lustig is cryptic over his Celtic future as he hints that a potential exit hasn't been handled well. (Daily Record), external

Finland midfielder Glen Kamara details the tuition from Rangers boss Steven Gerrard that will transform his game. (Daily Record), external

Motherwell are still waiting for an answer from Chris Cadden after offering the 22-year-old midfielder a new long-term deal. (Sun), external

Rangers full-back Borna Barisic reckons dealing with Gareth Bale for Croatia proves he has what it takes to play for the Ibrox side. (Daily Express, print edition)

St Johnstone winger Drey Wright says he is on track for a September comeback from a cruciate ligament tear. (Sun), external

Dundee manager James McPake reckons getting central defenders Josh Meekings and Andrew Davies back for pre-season will be as good as having two new signings. (Sun), external

Chris Mochrie, 16, wants to make an impact on the Dundee United first team next season after making his debut in the final league match of the past Championship campaign. (Evening Telegraph), external

Scotland goalkeeping coach Steve Banks insists the women's game should resist calls for smaller goal frames to reflect the difference in average height with men. (Daily Express, print edition)

West Brom, Derby, Stoke, Brentford and Middlesbrough are all on alert after Barnsley reject an offer from Serie A new boys Brescia for Scottish defender Liam Lindsay. (Sun), external