Scottish Gossip: Thelin, Butland, Tavernier, Aberdeen, Celtic, Rangers, Scotland kit

IF Elfsborg manager Jimmy Thelin is a contender for the Aberdeen job, with the Pittodrie board weighing up an approach for the 45-year-old Swede. (Scottish Sun)

Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland is set to be named in the England squad for friendlies against Brazil and Belgium in March. (Sky Sports)

Former Ibrox skipper Barry Ferguson predicts Philippe Clement will be backed heavily by the Rangers board in the summer - regardless of how far the club go in Europe. (Go Radio via Football Scotland)

Aberdeen are to demand a 50/50 split of tickets for their Scottish Cup semi-final with Celtic at a meeting with the SFA this morning, having been denied a similar allocation for their League Cup semi with Rangers in December by the SPFL. (Press & Journal - subscription required)

Celtic have made it a top priority to sign a new goalkeeper, winger and striker ahead of the 2024-25 season. (Football Insider)

Ibrox captain James Tavernier has set his sights on equalling Ally McCoist's goalscoring exploits in Europe - after being left out of the legendary striker's all-time Rangers XI. (The National - subscription required)

Police are investigating claims of a threatening remark regarding Neil Lennon, aimed at the former Celtic manager's son Gallagher, overheard by the player's mother during Dumbarton's game against East Fife on Saturday. (Scottish Sun)

The kit Scotland will be wearing at the Euro 2024 finals in Germany this summer is to be launched later today. (Scotland National Team on X)

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