The Rumour Mill: Tuesday’s football transfer news and gossip

Rangers newco latest

• Reports today suggest Green has hatched a last-ditch plan to get his Rangers newco into the SPL. They claim Ibrox chief executive Green has held emergency talks with other top-flight chairmen and wants them to change their minds in tomorrow’s Hampden vote and allow Rangers into the SPL. (Various)

• Airdie United will abstain from a vote on newco Rangers - because they stand to be promoted if the Ibrox club ended up in the Third Division. (Sun)

• Aberdeen legend Willie Miller has called on Rangers to be thrown into the Third Division. He said: “Rangers should be punished for the mistakes they made... Going to the bottom rung of the SFL would help Rangers clean up their past errors.” (Mail)

• SFL chief executive David Longmuir insists the views of supporters over the possible future of a newco Rangers in the organisation next season have been taken on board ahead of today’s Hampden summit of their members. (Various)

• John Brown has claimed that Ibrox chairman Malcolm Murray cancelled a meeting in which he had promised to produce paperwork showing who owned the club’s assets. (Various)

• Don Hutchison, the former Scotland striker who played for Sheffield United during Charles Green’s controversial period as chief executive, has urged Rangers fans to get behind him. “I think the Rangers fans have to trust Charles Green,” said Hutchison. “He came in at a time when Rangers were struggling and he rescued them.” (Scotsman)

• Motherwell will become the eighth SPL club to confirm their opposition to a Rangers newco today, 24 hours before members vote. (Various)

• Stoke have agreed a deal with former Rangers midfielder Jamie Ness and he will complete his move to the Britannia Stadium once international clearance is received. (Various)

• Kyle Lafferty says he has made his peace with Ibrox manager Ally McCoist after leaving to join Swiss outfit Sion. (Various)

• Midfielder Andrew Mitchell yesterday pledged his future to the newco Rangers by signing a one-year contract. (Various)

• Lomond Audi have cancelled their sponsorship deal with Rangers, forcing players arriving at Murray Park yesterday to make alternative arrangements for their journey home. (Herald)

Hibs sign Partick midfielder

Paul Cairney yesterday became Pat Fenlon’s third signing of the summer with the Hibs boss promising: “There’s more to come.” The 24-year-old follows hard on the heels of Coventry City stopper James McPake who has returned to Easter Road on a permanent basis and the earlier capture of Motherwell defender Tim Clancy. (Various)

• Former Hibs striker Garry O’Connor is poised to make a return to Russia after being targeted by Siberian club Tom Tomsk. (Express)

• Hibs have enquired about the possibility of bringing midfielder Dean Shiels, who was with Kilmarnock last season, back to the club. (Various)

Hearts confirm return of Jankauskas

Hearts have confirmed the return of former striker Edgaras Jankauskas as assistant manager. The 37-year-old, a Scottish Cup winner with Hearts in 2006, will work alongside new manager John McGlynn and first-team coach Gary Locke. (Scotsman)

IN BRIEF

• Falkirk striker Farid El Alagui will sign for League One side Brentford after undergoing a medical. (Mail)

• Dundee United have joined Aberdeen in the race to sign Queen’s Park midfielder Paul McGinn. (Express)