Wednesday's Scottish Gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Motherwell grant permission for manager Stuart McCall to speak to Sheffield United. (Various)

And the Fir Park club are lining up Alloa's Paul Hartley as a possible replacement if McCall moves on. (Scotsman)

St Johnstone chairman Steve Brown is braced for losing boss Steve Lomas over the summer. (Various)

Celtic striker Anthony Stokes is poised to sign a new deal with the Scottish champions. (Various)

Striker Kris Boyd wants to stay at Kilmarnock and help mentor a youthful squad at Rugby Park. (Daily Express)

Oldham are keen on Ross County midfielder Iain Vigurs, who is soon to be out of contract. (Daily Express)

Teenage winger Adam Evans is set to join Inverness CT on a one-year deal once his Burnley contract expires. (Daily Express)

Paul McGinn has rejected a contract extension at St Mirren, fearing he won't play regularly for the Buddies. (Various)

Rangers are expected to complete the signing of Nicky Clark, who top the Division Two scoring charts with Queen of the South. (Daily Express)

Croatia are set to call up 16-year-old superkid Alen Halilovic for the visit of Scotland next month. (Sun)