Balogun demands investigation - Tuesday's gossip

Rangers defender Leon Balogun has demanded an investigation into his Nigeria team-mates being left in an airport for 12 hours after their plane was diverted following their refusal to play an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya. (Scottish Sun)

Ex-Rangers striker Jermain Defoe admits "it's been tough watching Rangers" this season and says it is "obvious that something needs to change". (Scottish Sun)

Scotland boss Steve Clarke is being cautious with his handling of Ben Doak because "in the past there have been players who have been a little bit over-hyped and didn't fulfil their potential". (Scottish Sun)

Paris St-Germain midfielder Vitinha has singled out Billy Gilmour as the player he admires the most in the Scotland side before Portugal's rematch in the Nations League. (The Herald)

Former Heart of Midlothian defender Ryan Stevenson says he is "not sure I trust this move", with Neil Critchley poised to be appointed at Tynecastle. (Daily Record)

Ex-Aberdeen striker Duncan Shearer would be tempted to play unpredictable striker Duk at Celtic this weekend. (Press & Journal)

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Hearts defender Kye Rowles is in Japan with Australia for a World Cup qualifier and has revealed he would like to play in the J League later in his career. (Daily Record)

Dundee boss Tony Docherty says the 1-0 win against Rangers in a bounce game at Murray Park is just the boost his side needed after the defeat before the international break. (The Courier)

Dundee United academy director Scott Allison says losing top youngsters to English football is a reality as the impact of Brexit – with European youth stars now not on the agenda – means Scotland is being scouted aggressively. (The Courier)

Former defender Andy Considine is enjoying life as Aberdeen Under-16s as he builds towards his goal of becoming a manager. (Press & Journal)

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