Scottish Gossip: Shankland, Gordon, Hearts, Rangers, Goldson, Dumbarton, Fish, Hibs, St Johnstone

Lawrence Shankland is contracted at Hearts until the summer of 2025

Heart of Midlothian striker Lawrence Shankland is ready to turn down the club's offer of a new contract and Hearts will need to improve on a minimal wage increase to secure the Scotland international for the long term. (Sun)

Meanwhile, Hearts sporting director Joe Savage hints at more contract extensions after winger Alan Forrest signed on until 2026. (Herald - subscription required)

Defender Gallagher Lennon, son of former Celtic player and manager Neil, could make his Dumbarton debut in Saturday's Scottish Cup meeting with Rangers, having joined on loan from St Mirren. (Scotsman - subscription required)

Vice-captain Connor Goldson says ditching fast food and sweet treats has been the best way to prolong his Ibrox career as he approaches his 300th Rangers appearance. (Record)

Defender Goldson, 31, says the milestone is "special". (Herald - subscription required)

Meanwhile, Rangers midfielder Aaron Lyall, 20, has joined Airdrieonians on loan. (Sun)

Aston Villa have bid for Elfsborg and Iceland goalkeeper Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson, 22, a reported target for Celtic. (Birmingham World)

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers believes international left-back Greg Taylor suffers from a syndrome similar to other Scottish players the club have had by not getting the adulation they merit. (Record)

Aberdeen forward Bojan Miovski can get even better, believes manager Barry Robson. (Press and Journal - subscription required)

Arsenal forward Mika Biereth is expected to join Sturm Graz on loan after being recalled from his loan spell at Motherwell. (Sun)

Defender Will Fish, on loan at Hibernian from Manchester United, is attracting interest from Cardiff City. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)

Luke Robinson has "unfinished business" after re-joining St Johnstone on loan from Wigan Athletic. (Courier - subscription required)

Players will need to leave Saints before they can recruit amid reported interest in Hearts midfielder Connor Smith. (Courier - subscription required)

Ross County manager Derek Adams hopes to sign Shrewsbury Town forward Tom Bloxham, 20. (Press and Journal - subscription required)

Vancouver Whitecaps' Scottish midfielder Ryan Gauld tells how he deleted social media apps because of "hurtful" criticism. (Courier - subscription required)

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