Scottish Gossip: McKenna, O’Riley, Shankland, Jota, Morelos, Forrest, Vargas, Jung, Moore

Celtic are among the clubs monitoring Scotland centre-half Scott McKenna’s situation with Nottingham Forest after the 27-year-old, who is out of contract this summer, was frozen out of the squad following a contract dispute between his agent and the club hierarchy and appears likely to leave the Premier League outfit this month. (Football Insider)

In-form Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley, who marked his 100th game for the club by scoring in a 3-0 win over St Mirren and has been linked with a January move to Internazionale, replied “let’s see” when asked if he would play another century of games for the Scottish champions. (Sky Sports via Daily Record)

Rangers manager Philippe Clement has teased a “very active” January transfer window for the Scottish Premiership title hopefuls. (The Herald)

Heart of Midlothian head coach Steven Naismith says he would like to extend the contract of winger Alan Forrest, who scored in the midweek win over Livingston, beyond the summer, is interested in a permanent deal for on-loan Herediano forward Kenneth Vargas, and pointed out that talks have been held with goalkeeper Craig Gordon, midfielder Beni Baningime and centre-half Craig Halkett about extending their deals. (Edinburgh Evening News)

Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland, who scored in Wednesday’s win over Livingston to make it 14 goals in his last 16 outings, has a transfer value in the region of £4m-£5m, according to opposition manager David Martindale. (Edinburgh Evening News)

Hibernian head coach Nick Montgomery has refused to be drawn on reports that the Edinburgh club are closing in on a loan deal for 20-year-old Leeds United central defender Kris Moore. (The Scotsman)

Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad will attempt to rip up Jota’s contract after the 25-year-old winger struggled to make an impact after his £25m summer transfer from Celtic. (Hi Koura via Glasgow Evening Times)

Alfredo Morelos’ agent has revealed the former Rangers striker is in talks with Santos about cancelling his contract, which expires in August, at the relegated Brazilian club, but Martin Camono has admitted there are no offers for the 27-year-old. (Glasgow Evening Times)

Former Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst is close to becoming Besiktas head coach, but it depends on NAC Breda allowing Jean-Paul van Gastel to leave the Dutch club to become his assistant in Turkey and they are refusing to do so. (Joost Blaauwhof on X)