Paraag Marathe hints at Leeds-Rangers moves – Scottish gossip

Celtic defenders Alistair Johnston and Liam Scales may be up against each other when Canada face Republic of Ireland in Saturday morning’s friendly. (Sun), external

Meanwhile, Celtic and Rangers appear to have missed out on BK Hacken midfielder Silas Andersen, who has opted to join Portugal’s Sporting. (Herald – subscription required), external

Paraag Marathe remains “very, very involved” at Rangers, despite stepping down as vice-chairman and suggests there will be opportunities for players to move between Leeds United and Rangers, with both clubs in the 49ers Enterprises’ stable. (Yorkshire Evening Post), external

Former Rangers captain and manager Barry Ferguson is eager to see how Curtis, 19, develops at Ibrox next season. (Record – subscription required), external

Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn feels in “great shape” after limited club level opportunities this season. (Sun), external

Gunn, 30, admits it was “quite difficult to take” after a January move from Nottingham Forest failed to materialise. (Record – subscription required), external

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke admits Ben Gannon-Doak is “a little bit rusty” while fellow winger Findlay Curtis is “very confident” before Saturday’s final World Cup warm-up against Bolivia. (Sun), external

Sheffield United are looking at a possible move for Everton and Scotland defender Nathan Patterson, 24. (Glasgow Times), external

Hearts’ summer spending so far should exceed £1m by mid-June as they complete a series of deals. (Scotsman – subscription required), external

Meanwhile, Hearts winger Alexandros Kyziridis, 25, is still waiting to make his Greece debut after not making it off the bench in Thursday’s 2-2 friendly draw with Sweden. (Edinburgh Evening News – subscription required), external