Burnley are closing in on the signature of Andrew Driver, who has rejected a contract extension with Hearts, after increasing their offer for the winger to £3m. (Daily Express)

Celtic have targeted Newcastle United's Steve Harper as a potential replacement for Artur Boruc, with manager Neil Lennon keen to sell the Poland goalkeeper before he can leave for nothing at the end of his contract next summer. (the Times)

Motherwell will take former Real Madrid youth Carlos Gazapo on trial after the striker quit Rayo Vallecano following an injury-hit season in Spain's second tier. (the Sun)

Scotland striker Garry O'Connor has restarted pre-season training early to save his Birmingham career after verbally agreeing a six-month contract to prove his fitness. (the Sun)

St Mirren midfielder Steven Robb has signed a new short-term contract to prove his fitness. (Daily Record)

Former St Mirren defender Chris Innes has been told he will have to reduce his wage demands if he wants to win a contract with Ross County. (Daily Express)

Swindon hope to tempt midfielder Simon Ferry back from Celtic next month after a successful loan spell last season. (the Sun)

Dundee United defender Mihael Kovacevic could require surgery to his knee injury despite the club's hope that rest would resolve the problem. (Daily Record)

Forfar manager Dick Campbell has told his board that he has rejected an approach to become Cowdenbeath boss. (Various)

Jimmy Nicholl, the former Aberdeen, Dunfermline and Kilmarnock assistant and Raith Rovers and Millwall manager, is now a shock front-runner for the Cowdenbeath manager's job. (the Sun)

Former Falkirk manager Eddie May has joined the Rangers youth coaching set-up in a part-time role. (Various)

Former Celtic youth coach Joe McBride has joined Malky Mackay's backroom team at Watford. (Daily Record)

Campbell Ogilvie has confirmed his departure from his role as Hearts' managing director to implement the Scottish Football Association's overhaul of the game. (Daily Record)

Andy Murray says playing at Wimbledon has reignited his love of tennis. (Various)

Judy Murray has urged the Lawn Tennis Association to examine reasons for Britain's dismal performance at Wimbledon. (Various)

Colin Montgomerie says his course record 62 at Sunningdale in Open qualifying has convinced him he can win tournaments again at the age of 47. (Daily Record)

Scotland's autumn Test matches against New Zealand and South Africa face a terrestrial TV blackout after Scottish Rugby declined what it described as a "derisory" offer from the BBC to screen the matches. (the Scotsman)

Stephen Gallacher goes into the BMW International Open confident he can protect his second place in a mini money list that brings with it qualification for the Open at St Andrews. (Daily Record)

Paisley's James Grieves says he came within minutes of quitting speedway after an injury-jinxed run of five crashes this season but was convinced to carry on by his partner, Leanne. (the Sun)

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