Scottish Gossip: Rangers, Senderos, Celtic, Brown, Hibs, Graham

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FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Rangers will turn to former Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos, who has been training with the Ibrox club, after a proposed move for Joleon Lescott fell through. (Daily Record), external

Senderos, 31, will sign a two-year contract with Rangers within the next 48 hours. (Sun), external

Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo insists Lescott's move to Rangers collapsed because the 34-year-old failed to agree personal terms, rather than failing a medical. (Daily Express), external

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Senderos training with Rangers on Thursday

Centre-half Danny Wilson is at ease with Rangers' attempts to sign more defenders. (Herald), external

And Wilson, 24, has vowed not to lose his place in Mark Warburton's side. (Daily Mail), external

Hearts striker Juanma Delgado has travelled to Belgium to discuss a move to Waasland-Beveren. (Scotsman), external

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers feels 31-year-old captain and midfielder Scott Brown, who has retired from Scotland duty, can play until he's 35 - but as a central defender. (Sun), external

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Brown's focus is now on his club career with Rodgers' Celtic

Hibernian are in talks to sign striker Brian Graham from Ross County. (Scotsman), external

RUGBY GOSSIP

Edinburgh head coach Alan Solomons praised young players like Jamie Ritchie and Magnus Bradbury following Friday's 33-28 friendly defeat by Saracens, and said of the performance: "We were not disgraced." (Herald), external

Glasgow Warriors will play the opening match of this season's European Rugby Champions Cup when they host Leicester on 14 October. (Herald), external

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