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Duo set to leave Hearts

Uche Ikpeazu and Loic Damour are set to lead the player exodus from Hearts following Ann Budge’s decision to ask players and staff to take a 50 per cent wage cut in the wake of the Scottish football hiatus. (Daily Record)

Celtic title blow amid Spain call?

Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales appears to have ruled out handing the league title to current leaders Barcelona if the the season cannot be completed by Uefa's June 30 cut-off - and the same could be applied to Celtic in Scotland as well as other clubs leading their divisions. (The Sun)

Clubs ‘will go to the wall’

Several football clubs will “fall by the wayside” as the crippling effects of the coronavirus shutdown take hold of the sport, a leading expert in sports business has warned. (Glasgow Times)

Hagi linked with Italy switch

Ianis Hagi has been linked with a move to Lazio with reports in Italy claiming the on-loan Genk midfielder is not keen on extending his stay at Rangers. (La Lazio Siamo Noi)

Hagi ‘committed to Gers’

However, it has been counter-claimed today that the Romanian playmaker is in fact happy to stay at Rangers and is not looking for a move to a higher-profile league. The Light Blues have an exclusive option-to-buy on the 21-year-old. (Glasgow Times)

SFA’s £1.5m for clubs

The Scottish FA board will distribute advance funds of around £1.5 million to member clubs to help them deal with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. (The Scotsman)