Billionaire businessman Craig Whyte was last night linked with a £30m move to buy Rangers.

The 39-year-old heads a consortium who are understood to have already held talks with current owner Sir David Murray. (Various)

A source close to the talks revealed the takeover could be completed in "weeks rather than days", but it is understood chief executive Martin Bain was unaware of the talks between Murray and Whyte. (The Herald)

Whyte has already promised Rangers boss Walter Smith a £20m spending pot if he seizes control next month. (The Sun)

Scotland's Barry Bannan says his break at club Aston Villa came with the departure of manager Martin O'Neill - who had dismissed the midfielder as too small at 5ft 7ins. (Various)

As part of Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson's announced cost-cutting, big names including Craig Conway, Morgaro Gomis and Prince Buaben are set to depart when their contracts are up. (Various)

Scotland rugby head coach Andy Robinson denied taking a major selection gamble by moving Nathan Hines to the back row to combat South Africa's physicality at Murrayfield on Saturday. (Daily Mail)

Meanwhile, Scotland forward Scott MacLeod - recalled to face the Springboks - says he feels for the two South Africans sent home after testing positive for a banned substance.

MacLeod was cleared of wrongdoing two years ago when he was found with heightened testosterone levels because of his asthma medicine. (The Herald)

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