Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon is expected to complete his transfer to Sunderland today.

Hearts have begun a clear-out of their squad with five Lithuanian players expected to leave.

MARK BROWN will stand in for injured goalkeeper Artur Boruc as Celtic begin their defence of the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League at home tomorrow against Kilmarnock.

Hearts assistant head coach Stephen Frail is keen to have another look at Argentinian trialist Fernando Screpis.

Michael Stewart has clinched a surprise return to Hearts after signing a three-year contract.

Hearts have promised to make a “significant news announcement” later this afternoon.

Former Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock has admitted he would jump at the chance to return to football with Hearts.

Celtic skipper Neil Lennon admitted he had had an emotional week after announcing he was leaving the club in the week they won the title.

Hearts assistant coach Stephen Frail has called on his side to repay the faith of their suffering fans by ending a barren run at Hibernian on Sunday.

Vladimir Romanov could be hit with a disrepute charge by the Scottish Football Association at the same time as he addresses Hearts shareholders at the club’s annual general meeting.