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

• Boulahrouz (left) in action for the Netherlands during Euro 2008

Celtic target Dutch defender

Celtic are weighing up a 1.5million offer for Stuttgart defender Khalid Boulahrouz. The 29-year-old Dutch international still has a year left on his contract with the Bundersliga side but they are ready to do business. The versatile player has already experienced British football during his time under Jose Mourinho at Chelsea. (Daily Express)

• Wales international Adam Matthews has revealed the size of Celtic and their support was the key to him joining them ahead of pursuing a chance to play in the Barclays Premier League. The 19-year-old was unveiled by Celtic yesterday after signing a pre-contract in February, when his former club Cardiff had real aspirations of making the top flight. (The Scotsman)

• Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is poised to enter the race to sign highly-rated Celtic left-back Emilio Izaguirre. (The Sun)

• Celtic tried to sign former St Johnstone defender Michael Duberry in January, according to his new manager. The 35-year-old has quit Perth to sign a two-year deal with Oxford United. (Daily Record)

Gers target set to stay in England

Rangers looks set to lose out to West Bromwich Albion in their bid to sign Wales midfielder David Vaughan. The 28-year-old is a free agent after his contract ended at Blackpool, and he has held talks with the Baggies about an instant return to the Premier League. (Daily Record)

• Rangers have been offered the chance to sign German midfielder Torsten Frings after his release from Werder Bremen. The 34-year-old has offered his services to the Ibrox club. (The Sun)

• Ally McCoist wants to keep on-loan Arsenal defender at Rangers. (Daily Express)

Hanley set for Tannadice loan

Dundee United are preparing a surprise loan deal for Scotland international defender Grant Hanley. The Blackburn teenager made his first international start against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday, and has been advised to seek more first team action on loan. Scotland assistant Peter Houston is ready to take advantage of the situation and bring Hanley to Tannadice. (Daily Mail)

Diamond to learn fate

Zander Diamond will find out in the next 24 hours whether Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov will sanction his move to Tynecastle. The out-of-contract Aberdeen defender has agreed terms with the capital club but his move has been delayed over a problem with his previous ankle injury. (Daily Express)

Saints duo reject offers

St Mirren goalkeeper Paul Gallacher and left-back Jure Travner have both rejected contract offers. The club are also still waiting on a response from top goalscorer Michael Higdon over a new deal. (The Scotsman)

Langfield to decide on future

Aberdeen boss Craig Brown will let goalkeeper Jamie Langfield decide when to resume his career. Langfield was released from hospital yesterday after suffering a seizure earlier this week. Brown said: "I will sit down with Jamie to discuss his fitness but I will wait until he decides what his plans are for the new season." (Daily Record)

Mark Hughes walks out on Fulham

Mark Hughes resigned as Fulham manager last night despite having agreed terms on a new contract with the club, it has been claimed. Hughes' decision to activate a break clause in the two-year deal he signed with Fulham last summer will fuel speculation of a move to managerless Aston Villa. (Various)

IN BRIEF

• Frazer Wright is set to end his six-year spell at Kilmarnock to join St Johnstone. Meanwhile, Derby County have re-opened talks with Killie captain Craig Bryson.

• Hamilton are targeting Dundee defender Gary Irvine.

• Dunfermline boss Jim McIntrye last night made Partick Thistle full-back Paddy Boyle his third summer signing in three days - but wants three more for the club's SPL return.

• Raith Rovers captain Grant Murray, 35, has signed on a two-year deal, and manager John McGlynn has also brought in Livingston winger Joe Hamill. Graeme Beveridge has been released after a loan spell at Musselburgh.

• Morton have signed former Kilmarnock, Airdrie United and Ross County striker Paul Di Giacomo.

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