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

Published on Thursday 29 July 2010 10:09

Celtic consider move for Russian keeper, Andreas Hinkel on the way out of Parkhead and Liverpool want Villa's Petrov.

Celtic eye new goalkeeper

Neil Lennon is considering a season-long loan deal for Spartak Moscow stopper Stipe Pletikosa, pictured, as it becomes increasingly unlikely the Parkhead club will land former Portsmouth keeper David James. (Record)

Hinkel considering German offers

Celtic defender Andreas Hinkel is expected to leave Parkhead before the end of August after admitting he is considering offers from a number of clubs in his homeland. (Mail)

Hodgson eyes Villa's Petrov

New Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is considering a move for ex-Celtic midfielder Stillian Petrov to replace the outgoing Javier Mascherano and is reported to be willing to pay Aston Villa a fee of 7m. (Mirror)

Hartley joins Aberdeen as captain

Dons boss Mark McGhee has completed the signing of former Hearts and Celtic midfielder Paul Hartley and has immediately made the 33-year-old captain. (Scotsman)

Swindon agree deal for Ferry and Caddis

Swindon Town have agreed to pay Celtic 350,000 to secure the services of defender Paul Caddis and midfielder Simon Ferry. (Scotsman)

In brief

• Former Rangers striker Alan Gow is wanted by Barnsley

• Hamilton are close to signing Wigan midfielder Jon Routledge on loan

• Patrick have completed the signing of 22-year-old former Kilmarnock midfielder Iain Flannigan

• Veteran Barry Wilson has joined Elgin City as player/coach

• Arsenal say they have no interest in selling Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona

• West Ham have knocked back an approach from Spurs for midfielder Scott Parker

• Real Madrid legend Raul has signed a two-year deal with Schalke

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