Scottish Gossip: McInnes, Gerrard, Muscat, Castore, Rangers, Celtic

Kilmarnock’s Derek McInnes is the bookmakers’ favourite to become Rangers manager should Philippe Clement lose his job, with former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez and Malmo’s Henrik Rydstrom next in the betting. (The Scotsman), external

Former Rangers centre-half Craig Moore says his friend and former Ibrox team-mate Kevin Muscat still keeps an eye on the Ibrox club’s fortunes but reckons the best chance of making him manager was when Philippe Clement was appointed instead – because the 51-year-old Englishman is close to securing the Chinese title with Shanghai Port, where he is earning big money and working with top players. (Scottish Sun), external

Fans and pundits have called for former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard to resign as team boss after Al-Ettifaq lost to second division team Al-Jabalain in the King Cup on Wednesday night and with his side sitting 10th in the Saudi Pro League. (Daily Mail), external

Castore, the Manchester-based manufacturer that has made Rangers’ kits and training wear since 2020 and oversees all the Scottish Premiership club’s retail operations, has announced a huge £28.8m loss for the year up until February 2024. (The Herald), external

Celtic have more than £75m extra cash in the bank than Rangers as the financial gap between the two Old Firm rivals continues to grow. (Football Insider), external

Aston Villa risk losing Rory Wilson in January if they cannot tie the 18-year-old Scottish striker to a new contract over the next couple of months. (Aston Villa News via Edinburgh Evening News), external