RANGERS are set to offer Estonian defender Enar Jaager a contract in the next 24 hours in a bid to ward off late interest in the player from Leeds United. (Daily Express)

GERS boss Ally McCoist is expected to finance the deal by offloading several fringe players with Kirk Broadfoot linked to Bristol City and Australian midfielder Matt McKay weighing up a move to China or Korea. Flop Juanma Ortiz could also head home to Spain or sign for Lech Poznan in Poland. (Daily Express)

ST JOHNSTONE and a number of clubs in England are keen on signing Rangers striker David Healy. (Daily Express)

FORMER Hearts and Hibs midfielder Michael Stewart is training with Kilmarnock in a bid to win a deal. Stewart has been a free agent since leaving Charlton last season. (various)

HIBS want to take frozen-out Stoke City midfielder Michael Tonge on loan but could be beaten to the deal by Championship side Barnsley. (Daily Star)

ST MIRREN will take a look at Republic of Ireland winger Alan O'Brien during a trial stint in Paisley. The 26-year-old is a free agent after terminating his contract with Yeovil Town. (Daily Express)

STRIKER Craig Dargo is set to move to America after his short-term deal with Partick Thistle expired. (various)

DOWN SOUTH, Paul Sturrock has signed a new deal as manager of Southend United after leading the Shrimpers to the top of League Two. (various)

LIVERPOOL are tracking midfielder Esteban Granero, 24, from Real Madrid on loan. (Daily Mirror)

LAZIO striker Mauro Zarate, 24, is interesting Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp who wants to take the 24-year-old on loan. (Daily Mirror)

FINALLY.. Manchester United veteran Paul Scholes admits that, even at the age of 37, he is still scared of Old Traffod supremo Sir Alex Ferguson. (Daily Express)