Scotland's Patterson linked with Blades - gossip

Scotland defender Nathan PattersonSNS

Nathan Patterson has won 26 Scotland caps

Sheffield United are looking at a possible move for Everton and Scotland defender Nathan Patterson, 24. (Glasgow Times)

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke admits Ben Gannon-Doak is "a little bit rusty" while fellow winger Findlay Curtis is "very confident" before Saturday's final World Cup warm-up against Bolivia. (Sun)

Former Rangers captain and manager Barry Ferguson is eager to see how Curtis, 19, develops at Ibrox next season. (Record - subscription required)

Meanwhile, Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn feels in "great shape" after limited club level opportunities this season. (Sun)

Gunn, 30, admits it was "quite difficult to take" after a January move from Nottingham Forest failed to materialise. (Record - subscription required)

Friday's Scottish gossip