Scottish gossip: Rangers close on Joan Jordan, Lawrence Shankland

Rangers are waiting on Seville midfielder Joan Jordan to rubber-stamp his move to Ibrox after they had a bid accepted for their number one transfer target. (Daily Record), external

Boss Philippe Clement expects James Tavernier to be a Rangers player next season – but would not be drawn on the possibility of Heart of Midlothian striker Lawrence Shankland joining him at Ibrox. (Scottish Sun), external

Manager Brendan Rodgers is sweating on an injury to Daizen Maeda after the Japan forward was substituted early in Celtic’s friendly against Chelsea following a first-half clash with Reece James. (Scottish Sun), external

Leicester City are one of several clubs interested in signing Scotland forward Ben Doak from Liverpool either on loan or permanently. (Sunday Mail), external

Former Rangers left-back Gregory Vignal is concerned new signing Clinton Nsiala – the 20-year-old centre-back signed from AC Milan – will lack the leaders in the Ibrox dressing room to ease him into Scottish football. (Daily Mail)

Head coach David Gray says he would like to sign a new forward before Hibernian‘s Premiership opener against St Mirren next weekend. (The Scotsman), external