Scottish gossip: Shankland, Eriksen, Clement, Gelhardt, Gray, Ross

Former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness thinks Rangers might be prepared to forgo £3m due in compensation should they receive an approach for Philippe Clement if Domenico Tedesco is dismissed as Belgium head coach. (Football Insider), external

Former Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been sacked by Besiktas, with the Turkish club releasing the terms of an agreement reached to terminate the Dutchman’s contract. (Fanatik), external

Former Dundee United and Hibernian manager Jack Ross has been promoted from his role as head of development at Newcastle United to a key strategic role involving expanding their network of partner clubs and monitoring loan players. (Daily Mail), external

Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston is among 77 players – 22 of them defenders – in the shortlist from which the public can choose “The Best Fifa Men’s 11” for 2024. (Glasgow Times), external

Scotland striker Ross Stewart’s injury comeback has been further delayed after Southampton head coach Russell Martin confirmed the 28-year-old had suffered another setback. (The Scotsman), external