Kevin Muscat focused on current job amid Rangers link – Scottish gossip

Kevin Muscat is focused on his current job as Shanghai Port manager and their Asian Champions League campaign amid fresh speculation linking him with former club Rangers. (Record), external

Philippe Clement’s position as Rangers manager is safe at least until after Thursday’s Europa League meeting with Nice as there are no plans for an immediate decision on his future despite Saturday’s home draw with Dundee United. (Football Insider), external

Rangers’ Dutch defender Robin Propper reflects on the lack of “patience” in Scottish football and the prevalence of “long balls”. (Sun), external

Former Romania striker Adrian Illie, who is a friend of the family, has claimed Rangers midfielder Ianis Hagi could sign for Borussia Monchengladbach in a £2m transfer in January. (National), external

Meanwhile, Rangers are edging closer to the signing of Hearts and Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland, who is out of contract next summer, in the January transfer window, with a possible cut-price deal on the cards. (Football Insider), external

Hearts head coach Neil Critchley encourages out of favour players Liam Boyce and Andres Salazar not to lose faith and indicates they will get their chance. (Edinburgh Evening News – subscription), external