Scottish gossip: Leon Balogun, Neil Critchley, Duk, Ben Doak

Rangers defender Leon Balogun has demanded an investigation into his Nigeria team-mates being left in an airport for 12 hours after their plane was diverted following their refusal to play an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya. (Scottish Sun), external

Ex-Rangers striker Jermain Defoe admits “it’s been tough watching Rangers” this season and says it is “obvious that something needs to change”. (Scottish Sun), external

Scotland boss Steve Clarke is being cautious with his handling of Ben Doak because “in the past there have been players who have been a little bit over-hyped and didn’t fulfil their potential”. (Scottish Sun), external

Paris St-Germain midfielder Vitinha has singled out Billy Gilmour as the player he admires the most in the Scotland side before Portugal’s rematch in the Nations League. (The Herald), external

Former Heart of Midlothian defender Ryan Stevenson says he is “not sure I trust this move”, with Neil Critchley poised to be appointed at Tynecastle. (Daily Record), external

Ex-Aberdeen striker Duncan Shearer would be tempted to play unpredictable striker Duk at Celtic this weekend. (Press & Journal), external