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Dash Gordon: Sunderland keeper's set for a move to Celtic
Celtic want Sunderland's Scottish keeper Craig Gordon – meaning a Newcastle return for Fraser Forster. Gordon, 29, can leave the Black Cats on a free transfer, but will have to accept a wage cut to join Scotland's champions. Sunderland cannot afford (Daily Mirror) 16 hours ago

Leeds United: QPR plan to keep hold of Whites target Hill
Queens Park Rangers will attempt to head off interest in Clint Hill from Leeds United and other Championship clubs by offering the defender a new contract. Hill is to be given the opportunity to remain at Loftus Road after featuring in their successful (Yorkshire Evening Post) 16 hours ago

Shaun Hutchinson: I can fill Stephen Craigan's shoes at Motherwell
MOTHERWELL defender Shaun Hutchinson reckons he can step up and fill the massive void left by Stephen Craigan's retirement. Craigan played his last game for Well at the weekend and 21-year-old Hutchinson believes he can fill the veteran centre-half's (Daily Record) 16 hours ago

'Everyone makes mistakes' — Fran Sandaza appeals for clemency after St Johnstone's poor end to season
It has been a depressing end to the season for Saints, who lost all five top-six matches. And for the Spaniard it has been a trying time personally, after he was sent off against Dundee United, banned for three games, and then ended up in Perth Sheriff (Courier) 3 days ago

JR's heading to the States — international call-up for Dundee United striker
The Scots will fly out to Florida to play the USA at Jacksonville a week on Saturday and Russell will be on the plane. That will kick off an extremely hectic international spell for the Tannadice star, who has also been named alongside club-mates Gary (Courier) Yesterday

'Barren' season hits United profits
Premier League football club Manchester United, rated by Forbes as the world's most highly-valued sports team, showed the first effects of a rare barren season when reporting a dip in quarterly revenue and underlying profit. ('Barren' season hits United profit) 7 hours ago

Kilmarnock star Jude Winchester begs boss Kenny Shiels to stay as side clinch seventh place finish
JUBILANT Jude Winchester provided another crystal clear example of Kenny Shiels' long-term vision for Kilmarnock. Now the superkid is praying his manager is around to see it through. Winchester is among a batch of Rugby Park teenagers in whom Shiels is (Daily Record) 4 days ago

Craig Brown turns to Sir Alex Ferguson in bid to strengthen Aberdeen side
ABERDEEN boss Craig Brown has turned to Pittodrie legend Sir Alex Ferguson in his bid to inject some star quality into his Dons side. Brown is eager to sign flair players with the ability to open up defences after a dismal season ended with the Dons in (Daily Record) 16 hours ago

Double Dutch snub for St Mirren as Jeroen Tesselaar and Nigel Hasselbaink exit Buddies
ST MIRREN have confirmed the departures of Dutch duo Jeroen Tesselaar and Nigel Hasselbaink. Both were offered new deals to remain at the Paisley club but have rejected the opportunity to extend their stay at St Mirren Park. Manager Danny Lennon claims (Daily Record) 16 hours ago

Aberdeen confident of winning race for Inverness CT striker Jonny Hayes
ABERDEEN are confident they can pip Hibs and land Jonny Hayes – as long as no English clubs want him. Dons boss Craig Brown has told the Pittodrie board the Inverness Caley Thistle winger is his No.1 transfer target. A club insider said: “The manager (Daily Record) 16 hours ago

Hibernian chairman hints at making stand against Rangers
Hibernian chairman Rod Petrie has given a strong hint he would vote against a 'newco' Rangers entering the Scottish Premier League by declaring 'integrity is beyond purchase'. The Charles Green-fronted consortium which has signed a deal to take control of (Daily Mail) 4 days ago

Suarez dreams of Spain switch
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez admits he is dreaming of a switch to Spain. The 25-year-old, who joined the Reds in a £23million deal from Dutch side Ajax in January 2011, says he would like to test himself in La Liga at some point of his career (SkySports) 16 hours ago