Scottish gossip: Rangers transfer news, Celtic manager latest

Rangers have shown interest in Genk defender Mujaid Sadick and could make a move for the 25-year-old in January. (Sacha Tavolieri on X), external

If Rangers bolster their defensive options in January, Nasser Djiga could have his loan switch from Wolves terminated early. (Ibrox News), external

Aberdeen midfielder Sivert Heltne Nilsen could be on his way back to Norway, with several clubs contacted by the injured 34-year-old’s representatives, according to a report in his homeland. (Press & Journal), external

Heart of Midlothian captain Lawrence Shankland has revealed how he tracked down a dietician to help him lose weight he “couldn’t shift” and prompt his goalscoring return. (Daily Record), external

Bodo/Glimt’s Kjetil Knutsen, who has led the Norwegian club since 2018, has surged past Martin O’Neill to be the favourite to become permanent Celtic boss. (The Scotsman), external

Manager Jim Goodwin confirms Dundee United were on the trail of Pierre Landry Kabore before Hearts made the Burkina Faso forward an offer they could not compete with. (Daily Record), external

Martin O’Neill says he will “go back to drinking coffee, which is rather expensive in London” if his tenure at Celtic ended on Monday. (Scottish Sun), external

Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd says Kevin Thelwell and Patrick Stewart’s time is running out fast at Ibrox because the drop in quality from last season is startling (Scottish Sun), external

Uche Ikpeazu last played for Hearts five years but is still so popular with the fans that the icon is still lauded by them – and gets perks such as a cut-price MOT. (The Herald), external

Dundee must show “hunger and passion in every pass and tackle” but will have no fear facing Rangers this weekend, says Dark Blues defender Billy Koumetio. (The Courier), external