Scottish Gossip: Miller, Schmeichel, Kimpioka, Olaru, MacLeod, Henderson

Empoli Midfielder Liam Henderson hopes to remain in Italy beyond next summer, although no extension to his current contract has yet been finalized despite the 28-year-old Scot’s 14 appearances for the Serie A side this season. (Edinburgh Evening News), external

Scottish under-19 winger Rory MacLeod hopes to complete his loan from Dundee United to Southampton permanent, as the 18-year-old believes it has been a step forward in his career, as the Premier League club has two purchase options: one in January and another in the summer. (The Messenger), external

Dundee CEO John Nelms says the Premiership club could reap another windfall in the future thanks to the August transfer of 17-year-old centre-half Seb Lochhead to Wolverhampton Wanderers for around £300,000. (The Scotsman), external

Irish are prepared to remove Rory Whittaker from spartans in January as they fear a lack of playing time for the League 2 side is hampering the 17-year-old right-back’s development. (Edinburgh Evening News), external

A US-based consortium seeks to buy Dunfermline Athleticwith talks at an advanced stage for a seven-figure purchase of the Scottish Championship club from current German owner DAFC Fussball GmbH. (Daily record), external

Aberdeen Manager Jimmy Thelin believes re-qualifying for European football is key as the Premiership club bid to mount a long-term challenge at the top of Scottish football. (Daily record), external