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

• Stipe Pletikosa didn't have to do much in the friendly last night

Lennon keen on Croatian keeper

Neil Lennon has hinted that Stipe Pletikosa is his main goalkeeping target, after the Croatian played in last night's 1-0 friendly win over Cardiff. The player needs a work permit if Parkhead chiefs make him a permanent offer but Lennon's first priority is to persuade him to stay in Glasgow. "A short-term contract coule be possible but there are stipulations to follow," the Celtic boss said. (Daily Record)

• Meanwhile, outspoken Belgian keeper Stijn Stijnen's move to Celtic could be back on after his personal coach claimed the player will hold further talks with the Parkhead club in the next 48 hours. (Daily Record)

• A further possible goalkeeping target for Celtic is Grzegorz Sandomierski. The Pole's club, Jagiellonia Bialystok, claim the Parkhead club have invited the 21-year-old on trial. (The Sun)

Rangers' offer slammed as Miller heads to Cardiff

Rangers suffered fresh frustration in their pursuit of new recruits yesterday when their bid to re-sign Kenny Miller from Bursaspor was rejected out of hand by the Turkish club. Miller now looks set to make his return to the United Kingdom with Cardiff City instead after the Welsh club agreed to meet Bursaspor's €1 million valuation - around 880,000 - for the Scotland striker. (The Scotsman)

• USA international midfielder Alejandro Bedoya is keen on a move to Rangers this summer. A pre-contract agreement may be the likeliest option after his Swedish club, Orebro, turned down the Ibrox club's original offer. But the 24-year-old said: "A move to Rangers would interest me. It is a big club. It would be nice if something could happen." (Daily Express)

• Rangers are still in talks over a 1.6million deal for Anderlecht centre-back Roland Juhasz. (Daily Mail)

Sheridan keen on Hibs move

Cillian Sheridan emphasised last night that he remains keen on a move to Hibernian, but said his fate ultimately lay in the hands of his current club CSKA Sofia, who have yet to agree to an acceptable offer from the Edinburgh club for their unsettled striker. (The Scotsman)

Caley in line for mystery cash boost

Inverness Caley Thistle are on the verge of landing a six-figure cash windfall from mystery investors. The group, believed to be based abroad, is understood to be formed of expats from the Highland capital. The SPL club's chairman George Fraser yesterday confirmed the offer was being considered but refused to give further details. (The Scotsman)

Tevez calm after Corinthians collapse

Carlos Tevez will "respect" Manchester City if he fails to secure his move away from the club this summer, according to his agent Kia Joorabchian. Tevez yesterday saw a proposed move to Corinthians fall through, with City claiming the Brazilian club had failed to provide the required bank guarantees on the 40 million fee. (Various)

IN BRIEF

• Aberdeen have signed ex-Blackburn goalkeeper Jason Brown. The 29-year-old Welsh cap will provide back-up for David Gonzalez, with Jamie Langfield still on the sidelines.

• St Johnstone are poised to sign goalkeeper Alan Mannus from Shamrock Rovers. (Daily Mail)

• Queen of the South have signed Ryan McGuffie and Nicky Clark - and boss Gus McPherson hopes to complete the signing of Tom Brighton today. (Daily Mail)

• Alex McLeish may move for former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady if his bid to lure Wigan's Charles N'Zogbia to Aston Villa fails.

• Former Rangers and Scotland captain Barry Ferguson is understood to have agreed a one-year contract with a 12-month option with Blackpool.

• Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has revealed an interest in signing Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor. The 27-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with Real Madrid after falling out of favour with City boss Roberto Mancini.

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