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Sunday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Aiden McGeady has decided it is time to leave Celtic for a fresh challenge, with Spartak Moscow poised to increase their previously rejected offer of £8m for the winger. (Sunday Mail)

Celtic have expressed an interest in Freiburg full-back Sha Du-Ri, the 29-year-old who has impressed for South Korea at the World Cup finals. (Sunday Mail)

Arsenal centre-back Sol Campbell is mulling over two offers - a one-year contract extension with the Gunners and a two-year deal with Celtic. (Sunday Express)

Bolton are poised to sign Everton striker James Vaughan, who had been wanted by Celtic on loan. (News of the World)

Arsenal will launch a swoop for Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra once Algeria exit the World Cup finals. (Sunday Express)

Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra says England striker Wayne Rooney showed Algeria a lack of respect before their 0-0 draw at the World Cup finals. (Various)

Scotland coach Craig Levein will ask his squad if they want to use the controversial Jabulani ball or another made by sponsors Adidas in their European qualifying campaign. (Sunday Mail)

Aberdeen-born midfielder Stuart Holden does not want to experience Scottish-style glorious failure and is determined that the USA will progress from their World Cup finals group. (Various)

Players' union chief Fraser Wishart fears the days of Scottish Premier League clubs being full-time are numbered, with cash-strapped outfits already offering contracts that leave players without pay during the summer. (Various)

Hearts director Sergejus Fedotovas has denied suggestions that the club cannot afford a new stand, saying they just have to scale down the size and cost of the development. (Various)

Rangers assistant Ally McCoist says he would walk away from the prospect of being manager next season if it is in the best interests of the club finding a new owner. (News of the World)

Rangers owner Sir David Murray rejected Andrew Ellis's takeover bid because the English businessman had enough money to buy the club but not enough to transform it. (Sunday Times)

Falkirk are confident of taking Jason Marr on loan once the central defender signs a new contract with Celtic. (News of the World)

OTHER GOSSIP

Andy Murray is worried about how he would cope with the super-stardom that would follow should he win Wimbledon. (News of the World)

Colin Montgomerie wants to ride across the USA on a motorbike - but only if he has captained Europe's golfers to a win over the Americans at the Ryder Cup. (Various)

American basketball player Jessie Sapp is unlikely to return to Glasgow Rocks next season. (Sunday Mail)

Italian-based Scot Kieron Achara has made Great Britain's 16-man squad for the European basketball championships. (Sunday Mail)



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see also
Sunday's gossip column
20 Jun 10 |  Gossip
Saturday's Scottish gossip
19 Jun 10 |  Scottish Premier


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