Monday's Scottish gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish will make another attempt in January to persuade Rangers to part with midfielder Steven Davis. (the Sun)

Danny Wilson is a loan target for Championship outfit Leeds United as the Scotland defender continues to find himself out of the Liverpool first team. (Various)

Scotland striker James McFadden will have talks with Wolves this week about a trial following long-term injury and his release by Birmingham City. (the Sun)

Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic will recover from the knee injury that forced him to miss Saturday's win over Dundee United and will be fit to face Celtic on Sunday. (the Sun)

Atletico Madrid full-back Filipe Luis says his side are motivated for Thursday's Europa League tie by former Celtic captain Billy McNeill's description of the Spanish club as "scum" for their cynical fouling during the 1974 European Cup semi-final. (Various)

Motherwell midfielder Steve Jennings does not want action taken retrospectively by the Scottish Football Association against Gary Hooper despite being caught by the Celtic striker's elbow during Saturday's match. (Various)

OTHER GOSSIP

Nairn-born Helen Jenkins won the triathlon world title with her second place in the final leg in Beijing. (Daily Record)