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

Celtic put off by 7m Long price tag

Neil Lennon says he will not be shelling out 7m to land Reading striker Shane Long adding that the club could not afford to splash out such a sum on the one player. (Sun)

Damari deal hangs in the balance

Celtic's hope of landing Israel striker has hit the buffers after it emerged Maccabi Petah Tikva, who have agreed a fee of 2m, are looking for a sell-on clause of 30 per cent.

The Parkhead side have requested time to mull over the details of the deal. (Sun)

Dundee United hit out over Goodwillie speculation

Arabs chairman Stephen Thompson says Rangers should "put up or shut up" after their latest 1m bid for the in-demand striker was rejected. The comment was made in reaction to Rangers' owner Craig Whyte's comment that, with their 2m price tag, they had over-valued their prized asset. (Mail)

Rangers offer five-year deal to Whittaker

Ally McCoist has begun talks with midfielder Steven Whittaker after the Ibrox club said they were willing to offer a five year deal yesterday for the player who has 12 months to run on his current deal and is being tracked by Turkish side Bursaspor.

Hibs reject bid for Calderwood

Hibs have rejected a compensation offer believed to be in the region of 300,000 from Birmingham City for manager Colin Calderwood with negotiations with the Midlands club ongoing. (Scotsman)

Lennon disappointed with Hearts verdict

Celtic manager Neil Lennon says he is "dissappointed" that Hearts avoided disciplinary action for the incident in which he was attacked by a fan on the touchline during an SPL encounter at Tynecastle last season. (Scotsman)

Celtic agree fee for Wanyama

Neil Lennon have agreed a 1m fee with Belgian outfit Germinal Beerschot for Kenyan midfielder Victor Wanyama.

The deal is dependent on personal terms and a work permit being agreed.

(Scotsman)

IN BRIEF

• Kilmarnock have signed Czech defender Zdenek Kroca from Luton

• Aberdeen say they are not interested in signing Nacho Novo despite an approach by the player's agent

• Scotland under-21 striker Alex MacDonald has agreed a move to Burnley

• Freed Motherwell striker Francis Jeffers is training with Accrington Stanley