SFA to stick with Scotland boss Steve Clarke – Monday’s Scottish gossip

Rangers’ Birmingham City-linked defender Connor Goldson “has certainly done everything that’s been asked of him at Ibrox”, says Alex McLeish, who managed both clubs. (Sun), external

Birmingham City, Huddersfield and Plymouth Argyle are interested in Brighton’s Scotland Under-21 midfielder Marc Leonard, 22. (Football Insider), external

Oli McBurnie, 28, is a free agent after his contract at Sheffield United ended and the Scotland international’s chances of staying at Bramall Lane seemingly rest on an ongoing takeover bid of the club. (The Star), external

Visa issues have prevented new forward Peter Ambrose, 22, joining up with Aberdeen’s training camp in Portugal. (Press and Journal – subscription), external

Hibernian sporting director Malky Mackay defends Ian Gordon’s role recruitment at Easter Road, insisting the representative of the club’s majority shareholders should be involved in how the club is run. (Edinburgh Evening News – subscription), external

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell describes new defender Liam Gordon, 28, as “a leader” and “a fantastic acquisition”. (Record), external

Scottish former Dundee United head coach Tam Courts, 42, is expected to return to management in Saudi Arabia with Al-Qadsiah. (Courier – subscription), external