Tuesday's Scottish Gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Celtic are to reject two £4m bids for striker Gary Hooper from Norwich and QPR. (Daily Record)

And Norwich will move for Celtic keeper Fraser Forster - if John Ruddy moves on to Chelsea. (Sun)

Neil Lennon is close to agreeing a new contract as Celtic manager. (Sun)

James McFadden is on Motherwell's training camp visit to Spain and could agree new terms to stay at Fir Park. (Daily Record)

Falkirk are close to accepting a £200,000 offer from Rotherham for striker Lyle Taylor. (Sun)

Birmingham hope to see off competition from San Jose Earthquakes to sign ex-Celtic winger Pat McCourt. (Sun)

Morton are set to sign trialist striker Kabba-Chadou Cham. (Various)

Dunfermline are keen on released Dundee striker Kevin Buchan, 18. (Sun)

OTHER GOSSIP

Coach Ivan Lendl reckons Andy Murray is the best player in the world right now since he holds two of the Grand Slams and an Olympic gold. (Various)

Andy Murray is the overwhelming favourite to land this year's BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. (Various)

European 800m champion Lynsey Sharp has been forced to withdraw from this weekend's AAA/World Championships trials due to an ankle injury. (Scotsman)

Edinburgh will have a pro basketball team called East of Scotland Warriors from September. (Herald)