Scottish Gossip: Jimmy Thelin, Lewis Ferguson, Sam Szmodics, Archie Gray, Sam Lammers, Rangers-Celtic
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Former Livingston midfielder Daryl Smylie, who played under Jimmy Thelin at Swedish second division club Jonkopings Sondra, says he has spoken to the Elfsborg head coach and the 46-year-old is poised to make a final decision about whether or not to move to Aberdeen. (Daily Record), external
Juventus have reached an agreement in principle with Thiago Motta for the Bologna boss to become their new head coach - and Bologna's 24-year-old Scotland midfielder, Lewis Ferguson, could follow him to Turin. (Calcio Mercato), external
Luton Town have upped their interest in Blackburn Rovers striker Sam Szmodics, the 28-year-old Irishman who is currently the Championship's top scorer and who has also been linked with Celtic. (The Sun), external
Leeds United are aware of interest from Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in Archie Gray but are hoping to fend that off by offering a new contract to the versatile 18-year-old who qualifies for Scotland but is a current England Under-21 international. (Inside Track Podcast), external
Rangers forward Sam Lammers has become just the third player this century to score in five successive games for Utrecht, his double in the 3-2 win over Heerenveen strengthened his side's play-off prospects and taking the 26-year-old's total to seven goals in three months on loan in the Netherlands. (Scottish Sun), external
Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo has revealed that he scored his stunning stoppage-time equaliser against Celtic at Ibrox on Sunday after being urged to emulate a Kevin de Bruyne strike for Manchester City by his manager, Philippe Clement. (The Herald), external
A number of hate-related crimes during Sunday's Rangers versus Celtic match are being investigated by Police Scotland, the force has revealed. (Glasgow Evening Times), external
Celtic say they will enter discussions with Rangers about their "serious concerns" following objects being thrown in the direction of the away dugout during Sunday's derby at Ibrox. (The Herald), external
Manager Philippe Clement has revealed he will watch back clips of the full-time whistle fracas between his Rangers players and their Celtic counterparts to pinpoint the offender. (The National), external
Rangers chief executive James Bisgrove insists he will never allow Celtic to take over the full Broomloan Stand again during his reign despite welcoming the return of away fans at Scotland's showpiece fixture after it was confirmed last month that both clubs will receive a five per cent allocation for Ibrox and Celtic Park from next season onwards. (Football Scotland), external
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