Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Motherwell, Ross County, Dundee Utd

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior says Celtic's position at the bottom of Group F is not a true reflection of their quality as the sides prepare to go head to head at the Bernabeu on Wednesday. (Daily Record)

Calvin Bassey's return to Glasgow must be a success if Rangers are to finish in the top half of their group. The Daily Mail is available in print.

James Sands says Rangers are determined to bow out of the Champions League on a high against Ajax, insisting "the fans deserve something" after a challenge campaign. (Scotsman)

Aberdeen have revived their interest in Tramere's Josh Dacres-Cogley after failing to agree a fee in the summer for the right-back, who is free to open pre-contract talks in January. (Daily Record)

Forrest believes that Postecoglou will lead the team to new heights if they make it to the group stage. The Daily Mail is available in print.

Craig Gordon will become Hearts' joint highest European appearance holder on 22 - alongside Henry Smith and Steven Pressley - should he feature against Istanbul Basaksehir on Thursday. (Edinburgh Evening News)

Hibs boss Lee Johnson could have a full squad to choose from for the first time this season when the Premiership resumes in December after the World Cup break, with long-term absentees Kevin Nisbet, Lewis Miller and Aiden McGeady now back in light training. (Edinburgh Evening News)

Istanbul Basaksehir forward Bertrand Traore is "up there with the best I've played against", says Hearts defender Alex Cochrane ahead of the teams' final Conference League group game in the Turkish capital on Thursday. (Scotsman)

Motherwell boss Steven Hammell has begun looking at potential January transfer targets and aims to add at least two players in a "big window" for the club. (Daily Record)

Former Dundee United midfielder Florent Hoti is eyeing a return to Scottish football after his Tannadice exit in the summer, with the 21-year-old Kosovan now on trial at League 1 Peterhead. (Courier)

Ross County midfielder Yan Dhanda says their strong performance against Hearts in Sunday's defeat gives his side encouragement as they try to rise off the bottom of the Premiership. (Press & Journal)