Friday's Scottish Gossip

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FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Celtic's bid for Leigh Griffiths looks like going to the wire on transfer deadline day, with Wolves refusing to drop their demands for the striker. (Various)

Celtic will double their initial offer for Griffiths and get their man for £1m. (Sun / Daily Record).

Celtic have accepted an £800,000 offer for Wales midfielder Joe Ledley from Crystal Palace. (Daily Record, Daily Mail)

But Aston Villa are also interested in Ledley, who is out of contract in the summer. (Daily Express)

And Birmingham City are considering a loan move for Celtic stiker Amido Balde. (Daily Express)

Former Scotland U21 goalkeeper Alan Martin is training with St Johnstone following his release from Crewe. (Daily Express)

St Mirren full-back Danny Grainger is set to join Dunfermline. (Express)

Partick Thistle are keen on former Dundee United midfielder Prince Buaben, who is currently with Carlisle. (Various)

Hibernian are expected to announce a loan deal for 19-year-old Sunderland striker Duncan Watmore. (Various)

Hibs are also chasing a loan deal for Arsenal defender Daniel Boateng. (Daily Mail)

Nottingham Forest have called off their interest in Rangers left-back Lee Wallace after signing Scotland international Danny Fox from Southampton. (Various)

St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright is confident in-form striker Stevie May will stay with the Perth club until the end of the season at least. (Various)

Falkirk will pocket £100,000 from midfielder Jay Fulton's move to Swansea, with a possible £50,000 more in add-ons. (Sun)

Morton are set to take frozen-out Hibs forward Rowan Vine on loan. (Sun)