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

Published on Friday 13 August 2010 09:59

Celtic confident of landing Craig Bellamy, James Beattie in Rangers talks and Coventry deride Parkhead keeper offer.

Lennon optimistic of landing Bellamy

Neil Lennon believes his close friendhsip with Craig Bellamy could prove to be a trump card in Celtic's bid to sign the Welsh international on a one-season loan from Manchester City. (Scotsman)

Rangers close in on Beattie

James Beattie arrived in Glasgow for talks yesterday after a fee of 1.5m was agreed with Stoke City for the sale of the 32-year-old former England striker. (Scotsman)

Beckham to reject Wembley swansong

David Beckham's agent says his player would be likely to turn down one last chance to play at Wembley after Fabio Capello made a frank admission this week that the veteran midfielder's career was over. (Scotsman)

Rangers deal in trio

Walter Smith is close to agreeing new deals for Allan McGregor, Kenny Miller and Sasa Papac after Lee McCulloch signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2013. (Record)

Celtic Coventry bid rejected

Coventry boss Aidy Boothroyd has said he rejected a Celtic bid for keeper Kieren Westwood because it was the equivalent to "3.50 and a bag of haggis". (Record)

In brief

• Forfar have snapped up former Dundee midfielder Danny Casey

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