Scottish gossip: Gray, Clement, Jota, McKenna, Silva, Tillman

Malik Tillman, the midfielder now with PSV Eindhoven after a loan spell with Rangers from Bayern Munich, is now attracting interest from Aston Villa, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. (Sky Germany via Scottish Sun), external

New Rennes head coach Jorge Sampaoli does not see former Celtic winger Jota, who had been impressing under previous boss Julian Stephen, as part of his plans. (Sunday Mail), external

A Fifa rule change means Scotland could be drawn in a group of five instead of four and could now face England and Wales in the World Cup qualifying draw. (Scottish Sun On Sunday), external

Celtic have the highest average attendance in the Scottish Premiership this season so far with 59,022, with Rangers next on 47,878, followed by Heart of Midlothian on 18,527 and Aberdeen on 18,194. (Football Scotland), external

A £2m mansion bought by former Celtic and Scotland midfielder and now Ayr United manager Scott Brown was once owned by former Rangers owner David Murray. (Scottish Sun On Sunday), external