Scottish gossip: Gerrard, Bloom, Palaversa, Drammeh, Patterson

Steven Gerrard, currently in charge of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, is a potential candidate to return to Ibrox and become the next Rangers manager with Philippe Clement just one defeat away from losing his job after a tumultuous start to the season. (Football Insider), external

Hearts “could be challenging for the Premiership title in the coming years” if a proposed link up with Brighton chairman Tony Bloom goes ahead, says former Scotland striker Kris Boyd. (Scottish Sun), external

Ante Palaversa, who joined Aberdeen from Troyes, has targeted a return to Manchester City despite the 24-year-old playmaker having failed to break through with the Premier League side previously. (Daily Record), external

Spanish forward Musa Drammeh, who joined Heart of Midlothian from Sevilla, has held talks with head coach Steven Naismith over his lack of game time. (Football Scotland), external

Scotland right-back Nathan Patterson is set to make his long-awaited return from injury for Everton’s Under-21 side this weekend. (Daily Record), external

Rangers midfielder Tom Lawrence is gearing up for further discussions with Wales manager Craig Bellamy as the 31-year-old seeks to end his three-year international hiatus. (The Herald), external

Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate admits to being frustrated after he failed to feature for Japan in their World Cup double header against China and Bahrain but insists the 5000-mile trip was not a waste of time. (Sportiva, external in Japanese)

With a 30% sell-on clause, Celtic stand to make £15m as Chelsea and PSG consider offers of £50m for Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong. (TBR Football), external

Dundee were given just under 1000 tickets for today’s League Cup visit to Ibrox, which is not yet at capacity following delayed renovation work, and those were put on sale via a “first come, first served” basis. (Football Scotland), external