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Monday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers chiefs have rubbished reports that a Russian-backed consortium is poised for a £75m takeover. (Various)

Manchester City forward Craig Bellamy is set to scupper Celtic's bid to lure him to Glasgow and sign on loan for hometown club Cardiff City. (Various)

However, there is one player at Manchester City who would love to join Celtic - Slovakian international Vladimir Weiss. (Various)

The 20-year-old midfielder Weiss has been sold on a switch to Glasgow by countryman Lubo Moravcik - a huge hit during his days at Celtic Park. (Daily Record)

Kevin Thomson will miss Scotland's first four Euro 2012 qualifying fixtures after breaking his leg on duty for Middlesbrough at the weekend. (Various)

Dundee United striker David Goodwillie remains on the Rangers radar as bids for Tommy Smith and Nikica Jelavic continue to stall. (Sun)

Rangers have made Rapid Vienna star Jelavic a final take-it-or-leave-it offer. (Daily Express)

Croatian international Jelavic has taken it upon himself to rekindle negotiations with Rangers. (Herald)

Trinidad striker Shahdon Winchester has been offered a two-week trail at Celtic. (Daily Express)

Newcastle striker Andy Carroll will shun Scotland's advances and elect to play for England. (Sun)



see also
Monday's gossip column
16 Aug 10 |  Gossip
Sunday's Scottish gossip
15 Aug 10 |  Scotland
Saturday's Scottish gossip
14 Aug 10 |  Scotland
Friday's Scottish gossip
13 Aug 10 |  Scotland
Thursday's Scottish gossip
12 Aug 10 |  Scotland


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