Scottish gossip: Lennon Miller, Kasper Schmeichel, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Dundee Utd
Motherwell teenager Lennon Miller is open to a move abroad but says he remains in the dark about his future after this season. (Daily Record), external
Kasper Schmeichel is winning his battle to be fit for the Scottish Cup final after being out since March with a shoulder injury. (Scottish Sun), external
Falkirk chief executive Jamie Swinney has refused to rule out a challenge to the decision to ban artificial surfaces from the SPFL Premiership. (The Herald), external
Getting winger Nicolas Milanovic from A-League outfit Western Sydney Wanderers for less than £400,000 is a good deal for Aberdeen, say Australian pundits. (Press & Journal), external
Dundee United want to keep winger Glenn Middleton beyond the expiry of his contract this summer, manager Jim Goodwin has confirmed. (The Courier), external
Former Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama is in talks with Dunfermline over extending his stay at the Scottish Championship club. (Scottish Sun), external
Goalkeeper Jack Butland would have plenty suitors should he opt to leave Rangers in the summer, says former Ibrox defender Richard Foster. (Daily Record), external
The new Rangers manager must grasp the pressure, demands and expectations of being in charge of the club, says former midfielder Ryan Jack. (Daily Record), external
Napoli's Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay has had his own pizza created for him in Italy with lorne sausage. (The Herald), external
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