Burnley manager Owen Coyle is ready to clinch a £600,000 deal for Hamilton's Scottish Under-21 defender Brian Easton, who has expressed an interest in a move to the English Premier League. (Daily Mirror)

Manager Tony Mowbray says he is the man to persuade Gary Caldwell stay at Celtic, as the defender's contract negotiations stall over pay. (Various)

Meanwhile Mowbray say he will scour the globe to unearth new talent for the club. (Various)

Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo says he has ambitions beyond the Tynecastle club. (The Sun)

Former Chelsea manager Avram Grant was Vladimir Romanov's guest at Hearts' friendly in Germany last night, fuelling speculation over the future of the club's director of football Anatoly Korobochka. (Various)

However, the Israeli will not be taking over Korobochka's role - instead he will advise Romanov in an unofficial capacity on basketball matters, after the Hearts owner bought a Lithuanian team. (Daily Mail)

The Albanian embassy have contacted Strathclyde Police to ask why Motherwell have been making "malicious" remarks about their country, after the club urged supporters not to travel for their game against Flamurtari next week. (Daily Express)

Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee has warned striker Tommy Wright to clean up his act if he wants to have a future at Pittodrie.

The striker made headlines for on-field scuffles, and scored only one goal last term. (Daily Express)

Downbeat Colin Montgomerie says he might forego practice rounds and "just turn up" at next week's Open golf at Turnberry after just making the cut at the Scottish Open. (Daily Express)

Scottish 400m runner Lee McConnell will consult a specialist in Germany in a bid to remedy a hamstring problem and save her season. (The Herald)

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