The Rumour Mill: Wednesday's transfer news and gossip

Published on Wednesday 1 July 2009 11:43

The one-stop shop for all today's news and gossip from the transfer market.

Hibs net 3 million as Fletcher joins Burnley in record deal

THE SCOTSMAN: Steven Fletcher last night left Hibs to sign a four-year contract with Barclays Premier League newcomers Burnley in a deal that has netted the Easter Road club 3 million.

The Scotland striker, voted the football writers' young player of the year for the past two seasons, had attracted a bid from Celtic in the January transfer window which was rejected by Hibs, and with no further interest forthcoming from Celtic under new manager Tony Mowbray, the 22-year-old has opted to link up with Owen Coyle at Turf Moor.

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United make 16m Valencia their first summer signing

THE SCOTSMAN: Manchester United have confirmed they have signed 23-year-old Ecuador international Antonio Valencia

from Wigan for an undisclosed fee.

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Celtic target Fortune keeps Hull waiting

THE SCOTSMAN: Celtic's hopes of landing Nancy striker Marc-Antoine Fortune have been given a lift after Hull manager Phil Brown admitted he may have to pursue other targets if a deal cannot be concluded for the striker in the next two days.

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DAILY RECORD: Jambos capture wing ace Santana

Spanish winger Suso Santana has joined Hearts on a three-year contract.

The 24-year-old, who was on loan at Fuerteventura last term, agreed to join the Jambos after his deal at Tenerife expired.

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Hartley will not be offered new deal as Mowbray focuses on youth

VARIOUS: The Herald reports that Paul Hartley has been told he will not be part of Tony Mowbray's Celtic team.

The midfielder is understood to be considering a move to Greek side Iraklis Salonika or a return to Hearts.

While The Express reports that Roy Keane is preparing an offer that would take Hartley to Ipswich.

Melville eager to conclude Dundee bid for Harkins

PRESS AND JOURNAL: Dundee hope to complete the signing of Partick Thistle midfielder Gary Harkins within the next 48 hours.

Dundee are prepared to pay in excess of 100,000 for the 24-year-old, while Partick are holding out for as much as 175,000. The clubs have grown nearer in their valuations and the move will be sealed this week.

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Adam not planning his Ibrox exit route

THE EXPRESS: Charlie Adam is pleading with Walter Smith for one last chance to prove he can become a success at Rangers.

The 23-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Blackpool who are keen to land him on a permanent deal along with Barnsley, Reading and Preston.

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