Rangers want Leeds striker – Wednesday’s gossip

Rangers want to sign Leeds United forward Joe Gelhardt on loan in the January transfer window. (Yorkshire Post)

Kevin Muscat was disappointed Rangers opted for Philippe Clement as their new boss last year and he is unlikely to move to Ibrox now, says ex-defender Craig Moore. (Go Radio via Daily Record)

Moore says Rangers only have one option if they sack Clement – Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes. (Go Radio via Daily Record)

Rangers are facing a new injury concern over talented young striker Zak Lovelace after he limped out of a Glasgow Cup match against Clyde. (Scottish Sun)

Jim Goodwin is adamant there was nothing “sinister” about Dundee United‘s failure to be ready for a 3.45pm kick-off against Rangers after being accused of “trying to make a point” by Ian McCall. (The Courier)

Goodwin says he “really wasn’t trying to be clever, just stating the obvious” with his comments before United’s draw at Ibrox that irked Rangers manager Clement. (Scottish Sun)

Lawrence Shankland’s Heart of Midlothian contract situation has not affected the Tynecastle squad or the striker himself, says Jambos midfielder Blair Spittal. (Daily Record)

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin believes the emotions following Ester Sokler’s wonder goal cost the Dons victory at Hibernian. (Press & Journal)

Former Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster will be in Tottenham’s goal when Spurs face Rangers at Ibrox in the Europa League because of Guglielmo Vicario’s ankle injury. (Scottish Sun)

Billy Davies has claimed Rangers were ready to offer him the chance to manage the club – but years later he is still waiting on the phone call he was promised to set up an interview. (Open Goal via Daily Record)

Former Rangers playmaker Ronald de Boer says his old club are struggling “big time” but Ally McCoist hopes new chief executive Patrick Stewart can bring much-needed stability at the top. (Daily Record)

A former Manchester United executive who worked closely with Stewart during his time at Old Trafford has applauded Rangers’ appointment of the “heavyweight” figure as CEO. (The Herald)

Former Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield has lost his appeal against a Glasgow City council decision to reject his plans for a pub near Ibrox. (Scottish Sun)