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Thursday's Scottish gossip

Scottish newspaper gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Fiorentina claim Rangers are threatening to scupper Kenny Miller's move to Italy as they keep moving the goalposts on a potential transfer. (Sun)

Rangers are ready to use the cash windfall from their Scottish Cup draw with Celtic to increase their bid for Dundee United star David Goodwillie. (Daily Express)

However, Blackpool are also keeping tabs on Tannadice top-scorer Goodwillie. (Daily Mail)

Celtic midfielder Marc Crosas could be set for a return to Spain with Racing Santander. (Sun)

Celtic target Erik Huseklepp is willing to forget a £200,000 bonus from SK Brann if they allow him to join Celtic. (Various)

Cardiff City have joined Sheffield Wednesday in the pursuit of Motherwell defender Mark Reynolds. (Sun)

Cardiff are also interested in Hearts defender Ismael Bouzid. (Daily Mail)

Turkish clubs Bursaspor and Antalyaspor are both chasing Scotland striker Kris Boyd, who has been told he can leave Middlesbrough six months after joining. (Sun)

Aberdeen manager Craig Brown is "very optimistic" about landing Nick Blackman on loan from Blackburn. (Scotsman)

Aberdeen legend Joe Harper has told Chris Maguire he's not ready for a move to England's Premier League or Championship. (Sun)

Darryl Duffy struck twice in a closed-doors 3-3 draw with Newcastle yesterday and the on-loan striker is now desperate to bag his maiden SPL goal for Hibs. (Sun)

Pedro Moutinho is training with Falkirk as he weighs up the possibility of joining the Bairns for a third time. (Various)

Recently released by St Mirren, midfielder Steven Robb has joined Asian outfit Thai Port. (Daily Record)

OTHER GOSSIP

Scotland number eight Johnnie Beattie will turn out for Ayr at the weekend since he was not registered in time to play in Glasgow's Heineken Cup clash. (Scotsman)



see also
Thursday's gossip column
13 Jan 11 |  Gossip
Wednesday's Scottish gossip
12 Jan 11 |  Scotland
Tuesday's Scottish gossip
11 Jan 11 |  Scotland
Monday's Scottish gossip
10 Jan 11 |  Scotland
Sunday's Scottish gossip
09 Jan 11 |  Scotland


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