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

Rangers to appeal 2.8m tax bill

The Ibrox club are in discussions with HMRC over appealing a 2.8m tax liability discovered during the sale of the club to Craig Whyte. It is understood that the matter has come to the fore due to the tax authority looking to recover the debt. (Telegraph)

Rangers move never on cards - Miller

Former Rangers forward Kenny Miller says a return to his former club faltered due to the Ibrox club making an approach late on in his contract negotiations with current club Cardiff City. (Scotsman)

Debt warning for Scottish clubs

SPL clubs recorded record profits for season 2009/10 but face a future of buying and selling players to balance the books, a PriceWaterhouseCooper report has warned. (STV)

Motherwell sign goalkeeping coach Marshall

St Johnstone goalkeeping coach and former Celtic shot stopper Gordon Marshall has been offered a full time position by Motherwell boss Stuart McCall. (Perthshire Advertiser)

Killie in for Spanish striker

Kilmarnock are reported to be interested in bringing former Spain Under 21 star Jorge Galan to Rugby Park on a one-year loan deal, according to reports in Spain. (Various)

IN BRIEF

• Peterborough have signed Celtic defender Josh Thompson on loan