The Rumour Mill: Tuesday’s football news and gossip

Broadfoot involved in altercation with fans after team loss

Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot confronted three supporters who banged on the windows of his car following Rangers 1 - 0 loss to Kilmarnock on Sunday.

It is the 27-year-old had his family in his car at the time of the incident. Police are reported to have arrived at the scene to diffuse the situation. (Sun)

Diawara on Celtic radar

Celtic look set to reignite their interest in Maritimo striker Baba Diawara who is valued at around £4m.

The Portugueuse club have accepted that the player may move on for the right money and boss Neil Lennon has confirmed that he is on the club’s radar.

Diawara is currently the top scorer in Portugal with ten goals to his credit. (Record)

Rangers explore Corinthians tie-up

Rangers are exploring the potential of a formal relationship with the Brazilian club with director of football Gordon Smith confirming he has held talks with the club’s directors while on a visit to the country as part of a trade delegation. (Herald)

Stokes vows to stand firm in face of bigots

Celtic striker Anthony Stokes says he will stay at the club despite his Broxbrun home being attacked. The 23-year-old has now moved with his pregnant wife to the Glasgow area. (Express)

Fenlon clears out coaching staff

New Hibs boss Pat Fenlon has dispensed with the services of two of the club’s longest serving coaching staff.

Alistair Stevenson and Gareth Evans have been told their services are no longer required with the new Easter Road boss set to bring in former Newcastle United midfielder Liam O’Brian to the club as his assistant. (Scotsman)

Lennon keen on Scotland youngster

Celtic manager Neil Lennon last night flew down to watch Huddersfield Town striker Jordan Rhodes in action against against League One side Charlton.

Rhodes won his first cap against Cyprus last month and the 21-year-old is likeley to be a target for the Parkhead club in January. (Mail)

Aluko backed despite debut gaffe

Rangers assistant manager Kenny McDowall has said the criticism of new signing Sone Aluko is “unfair” and that the striker should not be solely blamed for the team’s 1 - 0 loss to Kilmarnock at the weekend. (Various)

IN BRIEF

• Dundee United assistant boss Gary Kirk has challenged want-away striker Garry Kenneth to play his way to a move to England

• Former Hearts midfielder Larry Kingston has cancelled his contract with Israeli side Hapoel Beer Sheva after less than a year

• Kyle Jacobs has signed a one-year contract extension with Livingston

• Rangers striker Kyle Lafferty is set to return from injury to face Dunfermline on Saturday