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Tuesday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson is on his way to Middlesbrough for contract talks after the clubs agreed a £2m transfer fee. (Various)

Celtic's flight to their pre-season training camp in the United States was delayed while Artur Boruc's bags were unloaded so the goalkeeper could head to Fiorentina to secure a £1.7m transfer. (Various)

Celtic insist that winger Aiden McGeady's failure to travel to the United States was because of a thigh strain and not a pending transfer. (Daily Express)

Cardiff midfielder Joe Ledley chose to sign for Celtic instead of Stoke because of praise for the Glasgow club from fellow Wales international Craig Bellamy. (the Scotsman)

Stoke have offered Celtic target Liam Lawrence in part exchange in their pursuit of Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil. (Daily Mirror)

St Mirren manager Danny Lennon has signed a fourth player this summer from his former club, Cowdenbeath - striker Gareth Wardlaw. (the Sun)

Algerian defender Ismael Bouzid has rejected offers from clubs in England and Germany to remain with Hearts. (Daily Express)

Huddersfield hope to sign Celtic midfielder Graham Carey on a season-long loan. (Daily Mirror)

Aberdeen have completed the signing of goalkeeper Mark Howard from St Mirren. (Various)

Alex McLeish wants fellow Scot Ricky Sbragia as his number three after Roy Aitken left to assist David O'Leary in Dubai. (Various)

West Brom manager Roberto di Matteo says he will not sell Graham Dorrans to West Ham no matter how much they offer for the Scotland midfielder. (the Sun)

OTHER GOSSIP

Lee Westwood has declared himself fit despite a recent calf injury, saying nothing would force him to miss the Open at St Andrews. (the Sun)

European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie has already chosen his assistants and will not be swayed whatever happens at this week's Open in St Andrews. (the Scotsman)

Scottish cricket selectors must today decide whether to stick by the young team who finished second in the World Cricket League or restore established players for their one-day international against Bangladesh. (Various)



see also
Tuesday's gossip column
13 Jul 10 |  Gossip
Monday's Scottish gossip
12 Jul 10 |  Scotland


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