Rumour Mill: Wednesday's football transfer news and gossip

Published on Wednesday 28 July 2010 10:33

Rangers in for Yohan Benalouane, Aiden McGeady set for Braga start and Kayal arrives in Glasgow for talks with Neil Lennon.

Rangers in for Benalouane

Walter Smith says he is interested in bringing 1.5m-rated St Etienne defender Yohan Benalouane, pictured, to Ibrox.

The 23-year-old currently has a year left on his contract and it's understood the club's asking price could prove a stumbling block to any deal. (Express)

McGeady set for Euro start despite transfer speculation

Celtic boss Neil Lennon is set to brush aside transfer speculation linking Aiden McGeady with a move to Aston Villa and name the winger in his squad to face FC Braga tonight.

Kayal arrives in Glasgow for signing talks

Israeli international midfielder Biram Kayal arrived in Glasgow yesterday for contract negotiations with Celtic, who have agreed a 1.2m fee with the 22-year-old's club Maccabi Haifa. (Scotsman)

Campbell set to sign for Newcastle

Celtic target Sol Campbell is on the verge of joining Newcastle after undergoing a medical at the Tyneside club yesterday. (Scotsman)

Bristol City in for James

Celtic signing target David James has held talks with Championship side Bristol City.

Parkhead boss Neil Lennon is expected to meet with the stopper in London next week. (Sun)

Rangers target Khumalo picks up injury

South African World Cup star Bongani Khumalo has been sidelined for a month after picking up an ankle injury which has put a shadow over his proposed 1m move to Ibrox. (Express)

Torres staying put

New Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson says striker Fernando Torres wants to remain at Anfield to see out the remaining three years of his contract. (Mail)

In brief

• Kilmarnock will decide this week whether to offer deals to trialists Mohammed Sissoko and David Silva

• Veteran midfielder Paul Hartley has signed for Aberdeen from Bristol City

• Former Celtic star Chris Killen has signed for Chinese side Shenzhen Ruby

• Freed Falkirk striker Enoch Showunmi has signed for Tranmere Rovers

• The Argentine FA has agreed not to renew the contract of manager

Diego Maradona

• Former Hearts defender Kenny Milne is to retire from football at the age of 30

• Ex-Dundee boss Ivano Bonetti has been appointed manager of Zambia along with his brothers Dario

• Man City are refusing to shell out 35m for Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko

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