The Rumour Mill: Monday's football transfer news and gossip

Rangers in Rodriguez talks; Gordon may be too pricey for Celtic and Calderwood saga continues

Rangers keen on Rodriguez

Rangers will hold talks with Espanyol as they hope to secure the services of Spanish defender Raul Rodriguez. (Various)

The deal is close and will cost the Ibrox side around 1 million (Daily Express)

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Ally McCoist believes he needs five new recruits after a number of failed attempts to land players. (The Herald)

The Rangers boss could also be on the verge of offering a new deal to Madjid Bougherra, who has one year left on his contract at Ibrox. (Daily Record)

Petrie clears the air with Hughes

Hibs chairman John Petrie and the club's former manager, John Hughes, held an informal meeting to clear-the-air after Petrie seemed to criticise his former employee on the club's website last week. (the Scotsman)

Colin Calderwood, the main subject of the statement which is believed to have angered Hughes, looks set to be in charge of the Easter Road outfit next season, despite interest from England. Some fans vented their anger at the lack of clarity on their manger's future during a friendly with East Fife over the weekend. (The Scotsman)

Gordon could be 'too pricey' for Celtic

Neil Lennon has admitted he is keen on signing Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon, though the players wage demands - believed to be 40,000 pe rweek - and 4 million valuation could be significant stumbling blocks. (The Herald)

The Glasgow side could also be priced out of a move for Erik Huseklepp – with his buyout clause increasing to 4milln. (Daily Record)

Lennon also has his eye on Derry City youngster James McLean, but he faces a battle to sign to playmaker. (Daily Record)

New signing Victor Wanyama could be the club's own Marcel Desailly, according to assistant manager Johan Mjallby. (The Sun)

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Midfielder Beram Kayal could miss out on the rest of his side's pre-season schedule after receiving a heavy blow during a match against Perth Glory on Saturday. Glory midfielder Adam Hughes has apologised for the incident (The Sun).

Kayal, however, should be back for the opening game of season on 24 July. Celtic won the match 2-0. (The Scotsman)

And Rangers fans made their own mark on the game – Perth Rangers Supporters Club flying a cheeky banner over the match, which read – Rangers FC Champions! 3 in a row – Perth RSC. (Daily Record)

• You can find a round-up of the weekend's friendlies involving Scottish clubs in our football section.

In brief

Aberdeen striker Josh Magennis has said the referee for his side's 5-2 loss to Borussia Munchengladbach was one of the worst he has ever seen. (The Herald)

Peter Houston was relieved after his side escaped further injuries ahead of the Europea League qualifier. (Daily Express)