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

Former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness believes Rangers could be willing to forgo the £3 million compensation they are owed if they receive a bid for Philippe Clement if Domenico Tedesco is sacked as Belgium manager. (Football Insider), external

Former Rangers coach Giovanni van Bronkhorst has been sacked by Besiktas, with the Turkish club publishing the terms of the agreement reached to terminate the Dutchman’s contract. (Fanatic), external

Former Dundee United and Hibernian manager Jack Ross has been promoted from his role as Newcastle United’s head of development to a key strategic role in expanding the network of club partners and overseeing loan players. (Daily Mail), external

Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston is among 77 players (22 of them defenders) on a shortlist from which the public can choose FIFA’s “Top 11 Men’s Players” for 2024. (Glasgow Times), external

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