Monday's Scottish gossip: Jose Cifuentes, Lawrence Shankland, Neil Warnock and Aberdeen

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Rangers fended off bids for Jack Butland and Ridvan Yilmaz in January - but Jose Cifuentes is still heading for the exit door, with Cruzeiro poised to sign the midfielder. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Heart of Midlothian captain Lawrence Shankland says he was "sick" of hearing his name linked with Rangers during the January transfer window. (Scottish Sun), external

Neil Warnock has been spotted at Aberdeen airport, with the Englishman poised to take over at Pittodrie. (Scottish Sun), external

Kirk Broadfoot has no doubt Warnock can salvage Aberdeen's season but has warned Dons players what to expect from the 75-year-old, who the defender played under at Rotherham. (Daily Record), external

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher wished Warnock well at Aberdeen in a social media exchange after the Sky Sports pundit used one of the veteran manager's famous quotes. (Daily Record), external

Warnock might be the perfect man for Aberdeen - and his experience and personality can bring the players, board and fans together as the team chase a fourth-place league finish and the Scottish Cup. (Press & Journal), external

Former Open champion Paul Lawrie has told Aberdeen "it would be his pleasure" to have a round of golf with Warnock while he is at Pittodrie. (Paul Lawrie on X), external

Norwich City boss David Wagner said it made "no sense" to keep Celtic loan signing Adam Idah at Carrow Road. (Scottish Sun), external

Injured Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate said "I could not contribute to the team and I am not good enough" after Japan were knocked out of the Asia Cup. (Scottish Sun), external

Playmaker Todd Cantwell believes Rangers' recruitment team have brought in players who can boost the Ibrox club's chances of landing more silverware in the second half of the season. (The Herald), external

Ex-striker Kenny Miller says "momentum is a word Philippe Clement doesn't like to use" but he believes Rangers are now title favourites. (Daily Record), external

St Johnstone striker Benji Kimpioka has set himself a goals target after getting off the mark with a superb winner against Ross County. (The Courier), external

The pressure is mounting on Nick Montgomery at Hibernian as the club with the fifth-biggest budget in the league has won just once since December 9 - against Forfar Athletic in the Scottish Cup. (The Scotsman), external

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