Published on Thursday 21 June 2012 11:09 In today's Rumour Mill: New bid for Rangers as Bury deny takeover talk; Celtic target chased by Bundesliga giants; Kevin Kyle linked with Hibs; plus the rest of the day's football news and gossip. Rangers takeover latest One of two businessmen behind a new £11m bid for Rangers once paid £15,000 to play for Celtic at Parkhead. Property developer Stephen McKenna appeared in a Phil O'Donnell tribute match in 2008. McKenna's business partner Allan Stewart was once disqualified in the 1990s from being a company director for seven years and who was then declared bankrupt twice. Former Rangers defender John Brown, who McKenna and Stewart have chosen as the face of their consortium, has explained his reasons for getting involved. He said: "Rangers are my life and I will do anything to help it be saved. I would not be putting my hat in the ring if I didn't think this was a viable option for Rangers. Meanwhile, it has emerged that Charles Green's consortium have been looking into the prospect of buying League One side Bury, so Rangers could play in England. However, Bury have played down the speculation in a statement: "Whilst investment into Bury Football Club is always welcome, any offer of investment will only be viewed at taking the club forward in its only one guise possible - based in the town of Bury, and as Bury Football Club." Charles Green has insisted that not a penny of season ticket income will be touched by his newco Rangers until the club's immediate fate is decided by the SPL and SFA. And Green has told Rangers players that he won't let them leave for nothing, and is prepared to fight PFA Scotland's claim that they are free to go. Some players are considering not returning to pre-season training because they believe it may undermime their position if they seek to formally object to their contract having been transferred to the newco. SFL representatives met yesterday to discuss a proposal from the SPL which could see Rangers playing in the First Division next season. It's believed that such a move could help save the new four-year, £80m broadcasting deal with Sky and ESPN. Charlton linked with Aluko Newly promoted Championship outfit Charlton Athletic are planning a move for Rangers winger Sone Aluko. The Nigerian international is available on a free transfer and Valley boss Chris Powell wants the attacker to boost his squad for next season's campaign. Raith boss in the frame for Tynecastle vacancy HEARTS are expected to hold talks with John McGlynn about their managerial vacancy today after last night being given permission to speak to the Raith Rovers manager. Last night the Kirkcaldy club announced on their website that an official approach had been made for McGlynn. Hamburg join race for Celtic target German club Hamburg have joined Celtic in the race to sign 19-year-old Norway international Markus Henriksen. Parkhead boss Neil Lennon has gone public in his desire to snap up Rosenborg's attacking midfielder, but no offer has been made, and now the Bundesliga club have placed Henriksen on their list of summer targets. Celtic have been told to step up their interest in Jordan Rhodes if they are realistic about signing the Scotland under-21 star. Huddersfield have offered to quadruple his wages, and Fulham have now expressed an interest in the prolific striker. Celtic have been offered the chance to sign former England international goalkeeper Paul Robinson on loan from Blackburn. Kyle could relaunch career at Hibs Former Hearts striker Kevin Kyle could be set to relaunch his career at city rivals Hibernian. The 31-year-old says he has returned to full training after struggling to recover from a hip injury which ended his spell at Tynecastle, and Easter Road assistant manager Billy Brown has been in touch to discuss a possible move. Hibernian have announced an eclectic pre-season schedule in preparation for the new SPL campaign, including a clash with Rapid Bucharest and a tour of Belgium. Miller's sadness at Aberdeen exit Willie Miller has admitted that his enforced departure from Aberdeen has left him heartbroken, while Pittodrie manager Craig Brown yesterday paid tribute to the club legend. Newport County captain Gary Warren has joined Inverness on a one-year contract. Hamilton have secured a deal for St Mirren striker Jon McShane, 20. Former St Johnstone defender Marc Durnan has turned down offers from Arbroath and Stranraer to go on trial at Queen of the South.