Thursday's Scottish Gossip: Aberdeen, Thelin, Celtic, Hatate, Hearts, Halkett, Haring, St Johnstone
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Jimmy Thelin is reportedly out of the running for the Aberdeen job
Aberdeen's hopes of appointing Elfsborg coach Jimmy Thelin as Pittodrie manager are fading. (Sun), external
Thelin withdrew from talks with the Dons over loyalty to Elfsborg. (Press and Journal - subscription required), external
Aberdeen have moved closer to appointing a new boss, having whittled down their shortlist. (Record), external
Reo Hatate played 45 minutes in Celtic's bounce game with St Mirren as he continued his recovery from a double calf injury. (Sun), external
Hearts defender Craig Halkett is to have an exploratory knee operation. (Record), external
Peter Haring, who has had surgery on his knee, has not yet opened contract talks with Hearts with the midfielder's current deal expiring in the summer. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external
Manager Craig Levein says St Johnstone duo Max Kucheriavyi and Connor Smith have learned their lesson after taking a "huff" last month. (Courier - subscription required), external
Partick Thistle youngster Ceiran Loney is training with Brighton, who have been watching the 16-year-old for several months. (Record), external
Former Dundee and Queen of the South player Jordan Marshall is plotting a triumphant return to Scotland with The New Saints when they take on Airdrieonians in the SPFL Trust Cup final on Sunday. (Herald - subscription required), external
Leeds United are set to offer possible future Scotland midfielder Archie Gray, 18, an improved contract in the summer amid interest from top-six Premier League clubs. (Football Insider), external
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