Friday's Scottish Gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Celtic are lining up a £6m January move for Sunderland and Scotland striker Steven Fletcher.

Steven Fletcher: Celtic bound?

Full story: Record

Signing Fletcher would stun Celtic supporters and signal a statement of intent about the club's ambitions, according to former striker Chris Sutton. (Record)

Aberdeen are poised to sign Swansea defender Alan Tate on loan until the end of the season. (Sun)

Danny Lennon is smarting over St Mirren's defeat by Kilmarnock after the prolific Kris Boyd scored a late winner at Rugby Park. (Various)

Following his sixth goal in as many games, in-form Boyd insists he is happy to remain at Kilmarnock. (Various)

Ross County are close to completing a deal for Cardiff City midfielder Filip Kiss. (Sun)

Celtic's £1m signing target Mahmoud Hassan says it would be "a dream" to join the club from Al Ahly and feature in next season's Champions League. (Record)

Ally McCoist will hold talks with Bilel Mohsni after the French defender was red-carded in the dressing room following Rangers' victory at Airdrie. (Various)

Celtic may be priced out of a move for Heerenveen striker Alfred Finnbogason after the Dutch club valued the marksman at more than £8m. (Mail)

Terry Butcher and Gary Locke hold differing views over the late penalty decision which saw Hibs secure their first Edinburgh derby win of the season. (Various)

Motherwell winger Lionel Ainsworth, on loan from Rotherham United, would consider a permanent deal at Fir Park after describing his experience of Scottish football as "top notch". (Herald)