NEIL McCANN, the Scotland winger, has had his contract at Southampton terminated by mutual consent.

The 31-year-old, who was signed by Gordon Strachan for GBP1.5m from Rangers in August 2003, has grown frustrated at the lack of firstteam opportunities on the south coast and is looking to rebuild his career elsewhere. He started only 21 games for the club.

* Ian McCall, the Queen of the South manager, hopes to sign Graham Weir on loan from Hearts and ex-Queens player Sean O'Connor from Morecambe.