Scottish Gossip: McTominay, Fraser, Van Dijk, Novo, Lunin, Cotcher, Wright, Celtic, Rangers
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Manchester United and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay is among players on Newcastle United's radar as they look to find a January replacement for Tonali, who is facing a 10-month suspension for breaking betting rules. (The Athletic), external
Scotland winger Ryan Fraser, who scored a stoppage-time winner for Southampton against Hull City on Saturday, hopes to turn his loan from Newcastle United into a permanent transfer. (Football Scotland), external
Andriy Lunin, who is being tracked by Celtic, is angry that Real Madrid are looking to turn Kepa's loan from Chelsea into a permanent transfer and there are no signs that the Ukraine goalkeeper will want to renew his contract next summer. (Relevo), external
Up to eight players could leave Celtic during the January transfer window after manager Brendan Rodgers suggested the Scottish champions have too many senior players on their books. (The Scotsman), external
Rangers are among a number of clubs, including Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion, keeping an eye on 17-year-old Sunderland striker Mason Cotcher. (Sunderland Echo), external
New Rangers manager Philippe Clement is hoping to bring players to Ibrox in January who have played for him previously, but funds are tight following the summer spending led by now-departed boss Michael Beale. (Football Insider), external
Rangers are poised to complete their long-running search for a new director of football in the next couple of weeks and Philippe Clement is also keen to appoint a head of performance, with the new manager wanting to improve fitness levels and reduce the squad's injury record. (TeamTalk), external
St Johnstone winger Drey Wright will need an exploratory knee operation. (The Courier), external
New Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk took inspiration from his time with Celtic when introducing a pre-kick-off huddle with his team-mates. (TalkSport), external
Former Rangers forward Nacho Novo has surprisingly left Lexington Sporting Club only a month after being appointed manager of the USL League One side. (Scottish Sun), external
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