Scottish gossip: Gerrard, Bloom, Palaversa, Drammeh, Patterson

Steven Gerrard, currently in charge of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, is a potential candidate to return to Ibrox and become the next Rangers manager with Philippe Clement just one defeat away from losing his job after a tumultuous start to the season. (Football Insider) , external

"could be challenging for the Premiership title in the coming years" if a proposed link up with Brighton chairman Tony Bloom goes ahead, says former Scotland striker Kris Boyd. (Scottish Sun) , external

Ante Palaversa, who joined Aberdeen from Troyes, has targeted a return to Manchester City despite the 24-year-old playmaker having failed to break through with the Premier League side previously. (Daily Record) , external

Spanish forward Musa Drammeh, who joined Heart of Midlothian from Sevilla, has held talks with head coach Steven Naismith over his lack of game time. (Football Scotland) , external

Scotland right-back Nathan Patterson is set to make his long-awaited return from injury for Everton's Under-21 side this weekend. (Daily Record) , external

midfielder Tom Lawrence is gearing up for further discussions with Wales manager Craig Bellamy as the 31-year-old seeks to end his three-year international hiatus. (The Herald) , external

midfielder Reo Hatate admits to being frustrated after he failed to feature for Japan in their World Cup double header against China and Bahrain but insists the 5000-mile trip was not a waste of time. (Sportiva , external in Japanese)

With a 30% sell-on clause, Celtic stand to make £15m as Chelsea and PSG consider offers of £50m for Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong. (TBR Football) , external