Rumour Mill: Tuesday's football rumours and gossip

Published on Tuesday 9 March 2010 08:39

Rangers go public on takeover talks, Weir calls for backing for Smith and Kyle says no to Russian move - all this and more in today's Rumour Mill.

• Andrew Ellis

Rangers takeover talks confirmed

Rangers manager Walter Smith has welcomed the prospect of a period of uncertainty at the Ibrox club coming to an end after it was confirmed majority shareholder Sir David Murray has begun discussions regarding a takeover with London-based property developer Andrew Ellis. THE SCOTSMAN

Weir calls for backing for Rangers boss Walter Smith

Davie Weir insisted the new owner of Rangers must thrash out a deal to keep Walter Smith and trust him with the millions needed to take the team to the next level. DAILY EXPRESS

SFA to decide if McGeady to be punished in April

Aiden McGeady will need to wait another month to discover if he is to be hauled up in front of the SFA for calling Old Firm referee Dougie McDonald biased.

The SFA's General Purposes committee will meet in April. DAILY EXPRESS

Aberdeen boss Mark McGhee to look south in player hunt

Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee and his assistants are to set to monitor a number of key signing targets in England this weekend.

PRESS AND JOURNAL

Kevin Kyle rules out Russian transfer

Kilmarnock striker Kevin Kyle insists he would not sign for Spartak Nalchik - even if the Russians offered him 100,000 a week to leave Scotland. BBC

Jim Jefferies urged to pick Jose Goncalves

Lee Wallace has urged Hearts boss Jim Jefferies to stick with Jose Goncalves for the rest of the season - whether he signs a new deal or not. THE SUN

Gallas sidelined for Arsenal's Champions League clash

William Gallas has suffered a recurrence of his calf injury and is facing the prospect of at least another month on the sidelines. TELEGRAPH

England step up security after hotel was bugged

The English FA will review security around the England team – and especially access to rooms used for squad meetings when they stay in hotels open to the public – following a "bugging" incident last week. INDEPENDENT