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Friday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Celtic have been offered Nancy left-back Jean Calve as part of a £1.8m deal to make Landry N'Guemo's deal permanent in Glasgow. (Various)

Kilmarnock striker Kevin Kyle will make a decision on his future by the end of the month, with at least eight clubs, including Hearts, interested in luring him away from Rugby Park. (The Herald)

Meanwhile, Kyle says he may be forced to quit Scotland altogether due to the deepening financial crisis looming over Scottish Premier League clubs. (Daily Express)

Hearts manager Jim Jefferies has opened signing talks with Kyle and fellow Kilmarnock midfielder Craig Bryson after Vladimir Romanov approved his bid for transfer funds. (The Sun)

Rangers' bid to secure a new buyer has been dealt a new blow after South Africa-based businessman Dave King was hauled into a courtroom on charges of fraud and racketeering. (Daily Mail)

Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola has agreed a sponsorship deal to become a major partner with the Scottish Premier League. (Daily Mail)

Celtic interim manager Neil Lennon wants to build his SPL title bid next season around Arsenal defender Sol Campbell. (The Sun)

Morton are set to appoint Allan Moore as their new manager, after Stirling Albion agreed a compensation deal to let him go. (The Sun)

Rangers could be close to receiving an offer from businessman Andrew Ellis to buy the club believed to be worth £33m. (The Sun)

Celtic have lined up a £900,000 bid to land Sunderland's Daryl Murphy. (Daily Record)



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Friday's gossip column
21 May 10 |  Gossip
Thursday's Scottish gossip
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