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

Rangers to pursue Kenny Miller, Celtic trial Croatian keeper and Hearts come in for criticism over Thomson.

• Rangers return for Miller?

McCoist considers move for Miller

Rangers boss Ally McCoist says he is considering bringing Kenny Miller back to Rangers for a third time. The striker left Ibrox to sign for Bursaspor but it has been reported that his family has failed to settle in Turkey. (Express)

Celtic to trial Croatian keeper

Neil Lennon will give Stipe Pletikosa the chance to win a permanent move to the Parkhead side when the Spartak Moscow No.1 starts a one month trial next month.

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It has also been reported that Lucaz Zaluska is set to be the first choice keeper next season (Express)

Hearts face criticism over Thomson

The Tynecastle club have been urged to sever all ties with disgraced defender Craig Thomson after it emerged that the 20-year-old could be farmed out on loan to FBK Kaunus or MTZ-Ripo in Belarus.

Both sides are owned by Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov. (Scotsman)

McGeady going nowhere say CSKA

Former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady will not be leaving CSKA Moscow to join Everton according to club boss Valery Karpin. (Herald)

Lennon looking for experience

Celtic manager Neil Lennon says he will now turn his attention to recruiting experienced players following the capture of Wales full-back Alan Mathews (19), defensive midfielder Victor Wanyama (20) and Kelvin Wilson (25). (Scotsman)

Rangers lose out on signing target

Ally McCoist lost out another signing target yesterday after Australian midfielder Mile Jedinak opted to move to Championship outfit Crystal Palace instead (Express).

IN BRIEF

• Former Celtic forward Cillian Sheridan will train with Hibs next week as he hopes to win a move from CSKA Sofia

• Hearts winger Suso Santana says he wants to return home to Spain

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• Aston Villa have reached a compensation agreement with Birmingham City following manager Alex McLeish's move across the city

• St Mirren are set to sign Dutch defender Jeroen Tesselaar on a one-year deal following a successful trial at the Paisley club

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