Tierney could make Arsenal return - gossip

Scotland defender Kieran Tierney could make his club return, while Todd Cantwell talks about his departure from Rangers...

Scotland defender Kieran Tierney is set to make his first Arsenal appearance for 16 months as Mikel Arteta struggles with an injury crisis for the Champions League visit of Monaco (Daily Record).

Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston says he hopes the injury which forced him off at half time against Dinamo Zagreb is "nothing too serious" and will do everything he can to be fit for Sunday's League Cup final against Rangers (Scottish Sun).

Aberdeen will invest in improvements to Pittodrie as plans for a new stadium at the beach front in the city or at Kingsford stall (Scottish Sun).

Todd Cantwell insists he is "proud" of the transfer request that sparked his Rangers escape to Blackburn Rovers (Daily Record).

The SPFL and other top European divisions are likely to oppose any attempt to stage a Saudi World Cup in the winter (Scotsman).

Rangers need a further cash injection to stem further financial losses suffered by the club in recent years (Football Insider).

Aberdeen are set to give manager Jimmy Thelin the funds to strengthen in January to build on their good start to the season (Press & Journal).

Dundee United have held talks with referees chief Willie Collum in the aftermath of the 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock (Courier - subscription required).

Meanwhile Kristijan Trapanovski is set to return to the Dundee United fold following five weeks on the sidelines (Courier).