Scottish gossip: Rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen, Hearts, Dundee United, St Johnstone

Rangers football operations director Creag Robertson is set to depart the club before Christmas to pursue “new opportunities”, joining the list of high-profile Ibrox exits. (Daily Record, external)

Kevin Nisbet is expected to join Aberdeen teammates Nicky Devlin and Jack MacKenzie in Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad to face Croatia and Portugal. (Daily Record, external)

Lawrence Shankland believes VAR should have been allowed to intervene for Devlin’s goal during Hearts’ 3-2 loss at Pittodrie, and insists he is unbothered by jibes about his weight from opposition fans. (Edinburgh Evening News, external)

Celtic midfielder Luke McCowan insists Aberdeen cannot be considered title contenders yet, despite the Dons’ perfect start to the Scottish Premiership season. (Daily Record, external)

Former St Johnstone manager Owen Coyle has backed his old Motherwell teammate Simo Valakari to “elevate the club” following his appointment in Perth. (The Courier – subscription required, external)

Hearts are close to concluding an investment deal with Brighton owner Tony Bloom, which chief executive Andrew McKinlay believes can help “close the gap” to Celtic and Rangers. (Edinburgh Evening News, external)

Former Dundee United striker Sadat Anaku has returned to Ugandan side Kampala Capital City Authority after an injury-hit spell at Tannadice came to an end in the summer. (The Courier – subscription required, external)

Scott Brown says he probably should have retired as a player after leaving Celtic and focused on coaching, instead of joining Aberdeen. (Press and Journal – subscription required, external)