The Rumour Mill: Mondays' football news and gossip

McGregor signs new Rangers deal

Rangers keeper Allan McGregor will sign a new contract this morning that will see him remain at Ibrox for six years and pocket 26,000 a week following months of negotiations. (Sun)

McGinn still in Lennon's plans

Neil Lennon says Niall McGinn will still play a part in next season's campaign despite being left out of the 23-man squad which headed out to Australia last week. (Sun)

Calderwood set for Birmingham move

Hibs manager Colin Calderwood is expected to be unveiled as the new assistant manager to Chris Houghton at Birmingham within the next 48 hours. It is understood that no compensation deal has yet been reached between the two clubs. (Record)

Celtic interest reignited in Huseklepp

Parkhead target Erik Huseklepp is attempting to engineer a move away from newly-relegated Bari with reports emerging that the striker has a 1.5m release clause in his contract. (Record)

Celtic renew interest in Craig Bellamy

The Parkhead club are reported to be set to renew their interest in Welsh international Craig Bellamy in the next week once key figures from Manchester City's management team return from holiday.

Celtic are understood to be keen to try and negotiate another loan deal for the striker. (Mail)

Davis to open Rangers talks

Rangers have offered Steven Davis a five-year deal to remain at Ibrox with new boss Ally McCoist set make a personal plea to the player to remain at the club. (Mail)

United deny Goodwillie sale imminent

Dundee United say that the departure of striker David Goodwillie from Tannadice is not a done deal despite reports emerging from Wales that the 22-year-old is about to undergo a medical with Cardiff City. (Scotsman)

Celtic target Damari signs for Hapoel Tel Aviv

Omer Damari has signed for Israeli side Hapoel Tel Aviv for 1.3m after his move to the Parkhead club fell through. It is understood Celtic were unwilling to pay the 1.8m transfer fee initially demanded and were unconvinced the midfielder would receive a work permit. (Scotsman)

IN BRIEF

• Arbroath have signed former Hibs and Scotland international Brian Kerr

• Kilmarnock are considering a move for former Juventus striker Vincent Pericard

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