Monday's Scottish Gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Celtic midfielder Beram Kayal believes he is the man to fill Victor Wanyama's shoes, should the Kenyan seal his £12m move to Southampton. (Various)

Pars United's Bob Garmory insists he does not expect former owner Gavin Masterton to reject a Company Voluntary Arrangement at Dunfermline. (Various)

St Johnstone could add Brian Easton to their squad ahead of their European campaign after he left First Division outfit Dundee. (Various)

Hearts administrator Trevor Birch insists there is no reason why the Tynecastle club cannot become a successful profit-making business. (Various)

Rangers boss Ally McCoist accepts his efforts to bring Christophe Berra to Ibrox appear doomed with the former Hearts defender likely to join a Championship club. (Various)

Hibs have condemned the violent clashes which marred Saturday's pre-season game against Nottingham Forest in Portugal. (Herald)

Scotland captain Darren Fletcher has undergone an operation to determine whether he plays football again. The 29-year-old has been fighting the bowel condition ulcerative colitis. (Mail)

OTHER GOSSIP

Andy Murray said winning Wimbledon and ending Britain's 77-year wait for a men's champion was the "pinnacle of tennis". (Various)