Saturday's Scottish Gossip: Abada, Warnock, Fraser, Ndaba, Astley, Ndiweni, Brown, Campbell
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On-loan Charlton Athletic midfielder Scott Fraser is already keen on a longer-term stay at Tynecastle after the 28-year-old's two appearances so far for Heart of Midlothian. (Edinburgh Evening News), external
Brendan Rodgers admits that it has been challenging for Liel Abada, who has come under pressure from his homeland to quit Celtic due to sections of supporters who back Palestine, to produce his best form on the pitch against the backdrop of the conflict in Gaza, with the Celtic manager trying to support the 22-year-old Israel winger and focus his mind on his football. (The Herald), external
Corrie Ndaba is unlikely to remain at Rugby Park beyond the end of his loan from Ipswich Town this summer, but the 24-year-old left-back wants to leave a Kilmarnock legend having helped the side to Scottish Cup final glory. (Daily Record, print edition)
Michael Ndiweni, the 20-year-old forward who has joined Annan Athletic only months after helping Newcastle United beat Chelsea 4-1, believes his loan spell in Scotland's League 1 can boost his chances of becoming a Premier League regular. (Scottish Sun), external
Dundee defender Ryan Astley says on-loan Liverpool left-back Owen Beck played a huge part in persuading him to sign a two-and-a-half year contract with the Scottish Premiership club after the 22-year-old exited Everton. (The Courier, print edition)
Liverpool are considering a move for 26-year-old Fulham and United States defender Antonee Robinson to provide back-up for Scotland left-back Andy Robertson. (Fichajes), external
New Aberdeen manager Neil Warnock has banned phones from his squad's dressing-room, because he wants his players interacting and creating their own fun. (Press & Journal), external
Dick Campbell believes he has another five years in the dugout considering Neil Warnock, who is five years his senior, took over at Aberdeen 24 hours before the 70-year-old was appointed East Fife boss. (Scottish Sun, print edition)
New Ayr United head coach Scott Brown is hopeful of achieving his managerial ambitions with the Scottish Championship club thanks to their new-found financial stability. (The Herald, print edition)
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