Friday's Scottish Gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Cardiff City have ended their interest in Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama.

Full story: the Sun

And Southampton are now favourites to sign the Kenya international.

Full story: Daily Record

Meanwhile, former Wolves defender Steven Mouyokolo has earned a one-year deal at Celtic after impressing on trial.

Full story: Daily Express

Scottish Professional Football League chief executive Neil Doncaster insists the nine-year television contract he has secured with overseas broadcasters justifies his appointment to the role.

Full story: Daily Record

Former Hearts player Saulius Mikoliunas has criticised the Tynecastle tenure of Vladimir Romanov for his stewardship of the club, highlighting the majority shareholder's "ego" as a problem.

Full story: the Sun

Chairman Ian Murray of the Foundation of Hearts, a fans group hoping to buy the club out of administration, has predicted other bidders will drop their interest before next Friday's deadline for offers.

Full story: the Scotsman

But Gordon McKie, who is heading a separate consortium keen on Hearts, insists his group will only continue their bid if they can agree a partnership with the Foundation of Hearts.

Full story: the Herald

Rangers have taken former Southend defender Bilel Mohsni on trial.

Full story: Daily Mail

OTHER GOSSIP

Andy Murray, who is bidding to reach the Wimbledon final, has described advice given to him by Sir Alex Ferguson as "gold dust" ahead of the semi-final against Jerzy Janowicz.

Full story: the Independent