Scottish Gossip: Rangers, Muscat, Clement, McInnes, Celtic, St Johnstone, Motherwell, Dundee, Ross County

John Lundstram believes it is unfair for Rangers' summer signings to be the target of criticism, insisting the squad as a whole is underperforming. (Record)

Rangers are considering Yokohama F Marinos boss Kevin Muscat, free agent Philippe Clement and several other names to fill their managerial vacancy. (Sky Sports)

Muscat appears to commit his future to Marinos until at least December. (Football Scotland)

The Ibrox club will hold final interviews next week as AZ Alkmaar coach Pascal Jansen distances himself from the job. (Sun)

Former Rangers boss Graeme Souness expects the club to "attract a big man for what is a big, big job". (Record)

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers tips Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes for the Rangers job. (Sun)

Rodgers targets 1,000 games as a manager as he reaches the milestone of 700. (Scotsman - subscription required)

St Johnstone boss Steven MacLean is boosted by the return of forwards Nicky Clark and Chris Kane for Sunday's trip to Aberdeen. (Courier - subscription required)

Motherwell's Harry Paton thanks manager Stuart Kettlewell after being called up by Canada. (Herald - subscription required)

Dundee's Cammy Kerr says the Dens Park side have "got to go change" their record against visitors Ross County. (Courier - subscription required)

Ross County left-back Ben Burrington is determined to put an injury hit 12 months behind him. (Press and Journal - subscription required)

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