Aberdeen’s hopes of appointing Thelin fade – gossip

Aberdeen’s hopes of appointing Elfsborg coach Jimmy Thelin as Pittodrie manager are fading. (Sun)

Aberdeen have moved closer to appointing a new boss, having whittled down their shortlist. (Record)

Reo Hatate played 45 minutes in Celtic’s bounce game with St Mirren as he continued his recovery from a double calf injury. (Sun)

Hearts defender Craig Halkett is to have an exploratory knee operation. (Record)

Peter Haring, who has had surgery on his knee, has not yet opened contract talks with Hearts with the midfielder’s current deal expiring in the summer. (Edinburgh Evening News – subscription required)

Manager Craig Levein says St Johnstone duo Max Kucheriavyi and Connor Smith have learned their lesson after taking a “huff” last month. (Courier – subscription required)

Partick Thistle youngster Ceiran Loney is training with Brighton, who have been watching the 16-year-old for several months. (Record)

Former Dundee and Queen of the South player Jordan Marshall is plotting a triumphant return to Scotland with The New Saints when they take on Airdrieonians in the SPFL Trust Cup final on Sunday. (Herald – subscription required)

Leeds United are set to offer possible future Scotland midfielder Archie Gray, 18, an improved contract in the summer amid interest from top-six Premier League clubs. (Football Insider)