Monday's Scottish Gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Norwich City have set a 5pm deadline on Monday for Celtic to decide whether to accept their £5m offer for striker Gary Hooper.

Read full story: Daily Record

Celtic boss Neil Lennon may turn his attention to Southampton striker Billy Sharp, should Hooper leave the club.

Read full story: Sun

Falkirk striker Lyle Taylor is poised to complete a move to Sheffield United. (Sun)

Former Celtic defender Stephen McManus will sign for Motherwell, seeing off late interest from SPFL rivals Hibs. (Sun/Record)

Hearts have been accused of playing financial poker with the club's future by refusing to sell Jason Holt to Nottingham Forest. (Record)

French defender Jean-Yves Koue has travelled to Dundee United's Spanish training base in an effort to win a deal with Jackie McNamara's side. (Record)

Hearts defender Jamie Hamill believes the club's "incredible" fanbase will inspire the side this season. (Daily Mail)

Partick Thistle boss Alan Archibald will offer midfielder Mark Kerr a contract as he shapes his squad ahead of the new season in the top flight. (Herald)

OTHER GOSSIP

Phil Mickelson says winning the Scottish Open ahead of The Open at Muirfield has been a "real confidence booster". (Various)