'Leuven have bid accepted for Saints' Kimpioka'
Belgian club Leuven are leading the race to sign St Johnstone striker Benjamin Kimpioka after having an offer of nearly £200,000 accepted for the 24-year-old. (The Courier), externalSt Johnstone have agreed a fee in the region of £150,000 with MK Dons for 25-year-old centre-half Jack Sanders to join the League Two club. (The Courier), externalRead Thursday's Scottish Gossip in full.
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