I dunno if it's changed or not, now Rangers are no longer in there. They might get in automatically because of their success last season. The SPL used to have 2 spaces available- the champions and the 2nd places team had to go through a qualifier. Whatever it is, my point is we'll have to cough up the cash if we want Hooper. We can't really offer him much else- a year in the premier league (or more if successful) & a move to a bigger club. But that's just speculative.
Seems Sunderland may be showing an interest. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/0...-race-to-sign-7m-celtic-striker-gary-hooper/?