Scotland coach Clarke's contract talks on hold - gossip

Scotland coach Steve Clarke is untroubled by speculation about his future, with his contract nearing its end. (Scotsman - subscription required), external

Clarke says talks over any new deal have been put on hold. (Sun), external

Venezuela could face Scotland in New Jersey in a final World Cup warm-up match on 6 June. (Sun), external

Rangers forward Youssef Chermiti started in Portugal Under-21s' 3-0 home win over Scotland Under-21s as Manchester United's Tyler Fletcher debuted as a substitute for the visitors. (Scotsman - subscription required), external

Meanwhile, Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, 24, scored on his first start for Nigeria in their 2-1 friendly win over Jordan. (Sun), external

Hearts winger Islam Chesnokov contributed the assist as Kazakhstan beat Comoros 1-0 in Tuesday's friendly. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external

Hibernian are in talks with Dan Barlaser, 29, over making his loan move from Middlesbrough a longer-term arrangement. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external

Dundee manager Steven Pressley is wary of a Celtic backlash when the sides meet at Dens Park on Sunday, with the defending Scottish Premiership champions having lost their last fixture at Dundee United. (Record - subscription required), external

Dundee United goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer has done his chances of a longer stay at Tannadice no harm, believes manager Jim Goodwin. (Courier - subscription required), external

New Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson is eager to restore 22-year-old forward Marko Lazetic's confidence. (Press and Journal - subscription required), external