Scottish gossip: Nathan Patterson, Jimmy Thelin, Mikey Johnston, Rocco Vata, Giovanni van Bronckhorst

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Scotland manager Steve Clarke is sweating on another possible injury blow after right-back Nathan Patterson was forced off with a "serious" hamstring injury at Chelsea just minutes after returning for Everton. (The Herald)

Celtic will need a hefty sell-on windfall from former right-back Jeremie Frimpong's exit from Bayer Leverkusen to fund a move for Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. (Daily Record)

Jimmy Thelin moved a step closer to joining Aberdeen as his current club Elfsborg made their move for his replacement - Aalborg's Oscar Hiljemark. (Tipsbladet via Scottish Sun)

Elfsborg have called a media conference on Tuesday lunchtime to discuss their managerial position. (Elfsborg on X)

Thelin would only say "we'll see what the future holds" when asked about his future after Elfsborg were defeated by Hammarby. (Daily Record)

Former Heart of Midlothian assistant manger Lee McCulloch says the Tynecastle club moved for Celtic winger Mikey Johnston in 2022 - but he didn't want to leave for another Scottish team. (Daily Record)

Ex-Hibernian striker Tam McManus says more fingers should be "pointed in the direction of the boardroom" after another "totally unacceptable" season. (Daily Record)

Celtic winger Rocco Vata is one of Italian club Lazio's key targets for the summer transfer window. (Cittaceleste via Sport Witness)

Former Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst is in line to take charge of Besiktas next season - just a few months after he turned down the chance to manage the Turkish club. (Daily Record)

Aberdeen interim boss Peter Leven has warned Dons players they are fighting for their Pittodrie futures as the new manager will be watching their performances. (Press & Journal)

Striker Adam Idah says Celtic have no fear in the Scottish Premiership title fight because of the experience of Callum McGregor, Joe Hart, James Forrest. (Daily Record)

Ex-Rangers midfielder Nigel Spackman says the Ibrox squad must find a way of coping with the "expectation you have to win every game" after the Ross County defeat "piled the pressure on for the run-in". (Daily Record)

St Johnstone manager Craig Levein insists he has not been spooked by Ross County's shock victory against Rangers that has moved the Staggies a point behind Saints. (The Courier)

The SPFL dropped a clanger in their press release to announce contingency plans for Wednesday's Dundee-Rangers game - using the badge of Celtic rather than the Ibrox club in an embarrassing mix-up. (Scottish Sun)