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Friday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers manager Walter Smith's patience with their bank is running out after he was told there is no chance of him signing any new players until he sells one of his squad first. (various)

But Hearts defender Ismael Bouzid claims Rangers want to take him to Ibrox. (The Herald)

Celtic have been told by SK Brann that they will have to up their £1m bid for striker Erik Huseklepp after failing to reach an agreement following 48 hours of talks. (Daily Express)

Meanwhile, Huseklepp has accused his club SK Brann of breaking their word about letting him leave if a certain valuation is met by a buying club - after Celtic said they were happy to pay £1.5m (The Sun)

Dundee United manager Peter Houston believes striker David Goodwillie is now ready for a big-money move away from Tannadice. (Daily Express)

The United boss added that interested clubs should not bother contacting the Tayside outfit unless they start the bidding at £1m. (The Herald)

SPL rebel clubs have been warned they will be face the anger of the clubs in favour of a 10-team top league when they reconvene on 17 January.

Hamilton chairman Ronnie MacDonald has accused them of not providing a workable alternative. (The Sun)



see also
Friday's gossip column
07 Jan 11 |  Gossip
Thursday's Scottish gossip
06 Jan 11 |  Scotland
Thursday's gossip column
06 Jan 11 |  Gossip
Wednesday's Scottish gossip
05 Jan 11 |  Scotland
Wednesday's gossip column
05 Jan 11 |  Gossip
Tuesday's Scottish gossip
04 Jan 11 |  Scotland
Tuesday's gossip column
04 Jan 11 |  Gossip
Monday's Scottish gossip
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Monday's gossip column
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Sunday's Scottish gossip
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