Scottish Gossip: Lewis Ferguson, Nathan Patterson, Rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen, Kilmarnock

Brentford and Aston Villa are the latest clubs said to be keeping tabs on Bologna and Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson. (TeamTalk)

And Lewis Ferguson believes Scotland can do "something special" at Euro 2024 this summer. (Sky Italia via Glasgow Times)

Former Ibrox skipper Barry Ferguson reckons England manager Gareth Southgate is wrong to overlook Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland, calling it a "slap in the face for Scottish football". (Daily Record)

Ex-Celtic striker Chris Sutton does not think January transfer talk has anything to do with a dip in form for Matt O'Riley, suggesting it has more to do with a general inconsistency at the club this season. (Daily Record)

Ex-Scotland forward Kris Boyd says looking at Aberdeen in freefall reminds him of Hibs' relegation via the play-offs in 2014, saying the club "look like amateurs" as they hunt for a third manager of the season. (Scottish Sun)

Kilmarnock forward Marley Watkins, 33, says he is "open to staying" at Rugby Park, with his contract due to expire in the summer. (Herald)

Everton boss Sean Dyche is understood to have apologised to Nathan Patterson after aiming a "jocular slap" at the Scotland defender during a meal, which irked other players and led to captain James Tarkowski diffusing the situation. (Daily Mail)

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