The Rumour Mill: Friday’s football news and gossip

Rangers to look at Indian duo

Rangers are considering a move to sign two Indian international strikers, in the hope of opening up a new market in the subcontinent. Jele Lalpekhlua and Sunil Chettri are expected to arrive in Glasgow before the end of the month to begin a trial with Ally McCoist’s squad. Pune forward Lalpekhlua is regarded as the hottest prospect in the Indian game, while Mohun Bagan AC hitman Chettri has previously been linked with Celtic and QPR. (Record)

• Rangers owner Craig Whyte will consider the possibility of renaming Ibrox, although the idea is not actively being discussed at the moment. (Scotsman)

• David Weir has warned Rangers he will consider quitting in January if he fails to win back a place in the team. (Record)

Zenden decision next week

Bolo Zenden will be told next week by Celtic whether he has won a deal with the club. After spending the past few days training at Lennoxtown, the former Holland and Barcelona defender will now return home to be with his pregnant partner, while manager Neil Lennon weighs up his options. (Record)

Cyprus v Scotland

• Craig Levein is contemplating fielding two strikers at some point in tonight’s friendly in Cyprus to determine if there might be mileage in switching from his usual 4-1-4-1 formation in future. (Scotsman)

• Scotland captain Darren Fletcher has warned his team-mates they must behave off the field or face the consequence. (Scotsman)

Calderwood hopes to replace Calderwood

Jimmy Calderwood is hoping his European and top-six successes with Dunfermline and Aberdeen will mean he is seriously considered for the manager’s post at Hibernian. (Record)

Doncaster keen to see British Cup

Scottish Premier League chief executive Neil Doncaster has spoken in favour of creating a British Cup competition. “I certainly wouldn’t rule it out at all,” he said “I think it would be a very exciting innovation. It would certainly bring a lot of money into the game, and a lot of interest into the game.” (Scotsman)

Spartans thrown out of Scottish Cup

The newly-established position of compliance officer has helped strengthen the impression that the Scottish Football Association now mean business, and Spartans yesterday learned the harsh consequence of an administrative error when they were expelled from the Scottish Cup. (Scotsman)

IN BRIEF

• St Mirren have offered Dutch defender Illias Haddad a deal until the end of the season. (Record)

• Kilmarnock have secured young duo Rory McKeown and Gary Fisher on long-term deals. (Record)

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