Sunday's Scottish Gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Hull are set to seal the £1.8m capture of 31-year-old Scotland goalkeeper Allan McGregor from Besiktas in the next 48 hours. (Sun)

Celtic are looking to offload Lassad Nouioui after the Tunisian failed to impress during his first season in Scotland. (Express)

There will be no scheduled winter break for the top flight next season but clubs will be given an option to opt out of fixtures on 4 & 11 January, with alternative midweek dates available. (Mail on Sunday)

Scotland's new league set-up is hoping to bring in extra revenue from televised coverage of the new top flight relegation/promotion play-offs, with a £7m deal over four years mooted. (Sunday Mail)

Friday night football will be a regular fixture next season, with BT Vision lining up a regular slot for Scottish games. (Sunday Mail)

Former Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon, 30, hopes to play again next term, having played just one game over the last two seasons due to knee problems. (Sunday Mail)

East Fife are lining up a move for Raphael Nade, having already signed up his brother, former Hearts striker Christian Nade. (Express)

Bagpipes will be banned from Wembley when Scotland take on England in August. (Sunday Mail)