TRANSFER ROUND-UP

JIM CHAPMAN is confident he has done enough to persuade former Scotland striker David Goodwillie to remain at Clyde.

The ex-Dundee United, Blackburn, Aberdeen, Ross County and Plymouth Argyle frontman joined the League Two side on a short-term deal in March.

Goodwillie has told Chapman – who is also confident David Gormley will return – he wants to stay and the paperwork is expected to be completed tomorrow.

The Clyde boss said: “Both Davids are keen to carry on playing at Clyde. The next stage is to turn that commitment into action and I’m hoping that will happen soon.”

Ross Forsyth, 34, has bowed out of Stirling Albion after 10 years over two spells at the club.

The defender – player/assistant under boss Dave Mackay last season – is to be awarded with a testimonial and he said: “There are some great memories I’ll hold on to.”

Former Manchester City and Millwall midfielder Marc Laird has penned a new deal with Edinburgh City but the club’s stalwart defender Joe Mbu, 35, has retired as he recuperates from knee surgery.

Peterhead boss Jim McInally, who has released 10 players this week, has agreed new deals with creative duo Jamie Stevenson and Nicky Riley.

Hampden boss Gus MacPherson is delighted his striker son Ewan, 18, will remain at League One Queen’s Park. He said: “I’m sure he will have a positive impact next season.”

Morton have brought former Motherwell and Falkirk striker Bob McHugh to Cappielow on a twoyear contract, Alloa have completed the signing of Cowdenbeath striker Kris Renton and Forfar have secured defensive pair Michael Travis and Andy Munro for another term.

New Raith Rovers boss Barry Smith is adding two new coaches with keeper Kevin Cuthbert and midfielder Scott Robertson taking off-the-field roles.