Rangers keen on defender - Saturday's gossip

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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Manager Jim Goodwin has confirmed 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)

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

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

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)