Turkey & Qatar interest in Tavernier - gossip

James Tavernier has been with Rangers since 2015

Rangers captain linked with moves as Aberdeen winger draws praise...

There is fresh interest in Rangers captain James Tavernier, 32, from six clubs across two countries - Turkey and Qatar, where the transfer window remains open. (Sun)

Rangers manager Philippe Clement's assistant at Genk and Brugge, Johan van Rumst, says their success in Belgium was all based on hard work" and urges Ibrox supporters "to give him more time". (Record)

Manager Brendan Rodgers says Celtic winger Daizen Maeda's "big superpower is his running and his athleticism and his ability to press". (Football Scotland)

Robert Lewandowski believes Barcelona team-mate Alex Valle, 20, will have to perform at his very best to make his loan spell at Celtic a success. (Herald - subscription)

Winger Topi Keskinen, 21, is praised by Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin for embracing the manager's philosophy so quickly. (Press and Journal - subscription)

HJK Helsinki coach Toni Korkeakunnas believes his former player Keskinen will "multiply" the value of his £850,000 transfer to Aberdeen. (Record)

Midfielder Calem Nieuwenhof, 23, was omitted from Hearts' Conference League squad over concerns about a hamstring problem. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription)

Former Inverness Caledonian Thistle chief executive Scot Gardiner is seeking £70,000 from the club as repayment for loans he put into the club over a five-year period. (Sun)