Scottish Gossip: Wilder, Gorter, Raskin, Ferro, Aberdeen, Rangers, Celtic, Hibs, Hearts, Dundee United

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Former Sheffield United and Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder is interested in talking to Aberdeen about their vacant managerial position. (Daily Record), external

Rangers face competition for Nicolas Raskin, with Napoli now credited with an interest in the 21-year-old Standard Liege midfielder. (La Capitale via Scottish Sun, external)

However, a report in Belgium says Rangers have finally agreed a fee and sell-on clause for Nicolas Raskin. (DH les Sports via Daily Record, external)

Reports in the Netherlands suggest Aberdeen are leading the race to sign Ajax goalkeeper Jay Gorter on loan. (Press & Journal), external

Hibs are among the frontrunners to land Benfica defender Francisco Ferro on loan. The 25-year-old is currently with Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem. (A Bola via Edinburgh Evening News, external)

Hibs boss Lee Johnson wants at least two new defenders before the window closes and has approached Burnley for ex-Man City centre-back CJ Egan-Riley, 20. (Scottish Sun) , external

Tony Watt, linked with Salford City and KV Oostende in Belgium, is edging closer to the Dundee United exit door after head coach Liam Fox revealed there has been "movement" regarding the striker's future. (Courier), external

Manager Robbie Neilson does not expect any players to leave Hearts before Tuesday night's transfer deadline, but he is trying to secure one more signing. (Edinburgh Evening News), external

Celtic skipper Callum McGregor has one eye on Scott Brown's record of 620 games after making his 400th appearance for the club in yesterday's 2-0 win at Dundee United. (Scottish Sun), external

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