Scottish Gossip: Rangers, Aberdeen, Dundee United, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Partick Thistle, Lewis Ferguson, MLS

Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd has warned coach Philippe Clement not to replace Cyriel Dessers with Hamza Igamane as his first-choice striker because he believes the 21-year-old Moroccan is not yet ready to lead the Ibrox side. (Scottish Sun), external

Aberdeen coach Jimmy Thelin has praised “humble” striker Duka for his professional attitude since returning to the club following his departure following a transfer bid in the summer. (Press and magazine), external

Former Inverness Caledonian Thistle Cup hero David Raven, now manager of FC United of Manchester, says he is heartbroken to see his former team fall into trouble, claiming: “Something has gone terribly wrong.” (Press and magazine), external

Scottish midfielder Lewis Ferguson will have to wait for his long-awaited return from injury for Bologna after the Serie A side’s match against AC Milan was controversially postponed last night due to flooding. (Scot), external