Aberdeen hope to have the shortlist for their new manager finalised within 24-48 hours and, while assessing options in Scotland, the UK and Europe, have received an application from Michael Wimmer, who spent three months as Motherwell boss and has just been sacked as assistant at Holsten Kiel. (Press & Journal - subscription required)

St Johnstone owner Adam Webb has no concerns about a possible Aberdeen approach for manager Simo Valakari, saying the Finn is "very dedicated to this project and "100% about seeing this through". (The Courier - subscription required)