The Rumour Mill: Monday’s football news and gossip

Published on 27/08/2012 12:33

CELTIC set for final week assault on transfer market, Hearts gear up for Liverpool and McCoist critical of players.

Celtic have fight on hands to secure French striker

Arsenal and Celtic are both keeping tabs on Auxerre defender Willy Boly following the French side’s relegation from the top tier of French football.

Lennon will be hoping to tie up a deal before the transfer window closes on Friday. (Sun)

Anfield holds no fears for Hearts boss

John McGlynn says his side will bounce back from their 0 - 0 draw with Aberdeen in time for their match against Liverpool on Thursday. (Record)

McCoist critical of players as Rangers draw at Berwick

Rangers boss Ally McCoist has hit out at his players following their 1 - 1 draw with Berwick Rangers arguing that they need to adjust to life in the third tier of Scottish football. (Scotsman)

Celtic look to tie up deal with Croatian striker

Neil Lennon is looking to tie up Wolfsburg striker Srdjan Lakic on a year-long deal.

The former Croatian under-21 international is surplus to requirements at the Bundesliga outfit and spent the second half of last season at Hoffenheim. (Mail)

Japanese midfielder on Celtic’s radar

Celtic are considering a move for Japanese midfielder Yuki Otsu with reports from the Far East claiming that talks have already begun with his German Borrusia Moenchengladbach over a possible year-long loan deal. (Express)

Zaliukas a doubt for Liverpool visit

Hearts captain Marius Zaliukas is a major doubt for Thursday’s game against Liverpool after aggravating a thigh injury during his side’s draw at Aberdeen. (Scotsman)

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