Sunday's Scottish Gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Manager Neil Lennon is worried goalkeeper Fraser Forster will be tempted back to his homeland in a bid to win a place in England's World Cup squad. (Various)

Hearts may have to repay a £15m debt to Vladimir Romanov 's collapsed bank within two-and-a-half years. (Sunday Herald)

Manager Gary Locke is confident Hearts will avoid relegation as the SPL investigate any potential breach in insolvency rules. (Sunday Mail)

St Johnstone want experienced midfielder Gavin Rae, who will be released from Aberdeen and are also after Dundee duo Brian Easton and Jim McAlister. (Sun)

Full-back Tom Hateley, who is set to move on from Motherwell this summer, would not be surprised if manager Stuart McCall is a target for clubs in England. (Sun)

Partick Thistle have called on the Scottish FA to mediate in their compensation row with Dundee United over former manager Jackie McNamara. (Sunday Mail)