It’s time for another look at all the top transfer news across Scotland.
Celtic, Rangers and Kilmarnock all look like making rather important moves, Caley Thistle and Ross County have both strengthened, while Livingston have raided the junior market and returned to Almondvale with two new players.
Then there is the multi-million pound transfer dealings south of the border – it certainly looks like Manchester United will be busy over the next few days and weeks.
Anyway, here is a quick look at all the latest transfer news…
- Celtic are looking to sign Belgian striker Jelle Vossen to replace last season’s loanee John Guidetti. The striker has been capped 12 times for Belgium and would cost the Hoops around £2m. (Scottish Sun)
- Celtic have been dealt a double blow with news that they will be struggling to afford deals for Scotland duo Steven Fletcher and Ikechi Anya. (Daily Record)
- In further worrying news for the Hoops, star man Stefan Johansen is being monitored by Hamburg.
The German side scouted the player in Norway’s qualifier with Azerbaijan and are said to be considering making a bid. (Daily Mail)
- Celtic youngster Liam Henderson, currently on loan in Norway at Rosenborg, has vowed to return to Parkhead and fight for a first team place. (Scottish Sun)
- Dundee United number one Radoslaw Cierzniak is on the verge of completing a deal to sign for Podbeskidzie in Poland. (Scottish Sun)
- Birmingham City have claimed Rangers target Rob Keirnan failed a medical at St Andrew’s, leading to the collapse of a permanent transfer there. (Daily Record)
- Celtic have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Hearts captain Danny Wilson, paving the way for the central defender to return to Rangers. (Daily Record)
- Kilmarnock have told Alexei Eremenko he has until the end of this week to sign the contract he has been offered by the Rugby Park side.
Latest completed SPFL deals
- Ross County have signed midfielder Stewart Murdoch and winger Jonathan Franks both on two year deals.
- Inverness Caledonian Thistle have signed former England youth cap Nathanial Wedderburn from Cowdenbeath.
- Frazer Wright has signed a new one year deal at St Johnstone.
- Celtic have released goalkeeper Lucasz Zaluska after six years at the club.
- Livingston have signed Jordyn Sheerin from Scottish Junior Cup finalists Musselburgh Athletic. Livi have also added Jordan Lister from Penicuik Athletic.
And down south…
- After having two bids rejected for Raheem Sterling, Manchester City will now make a bid for Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere. (Daily Mirror)
- West Brom boss Tony Pulis wants to sign Scotland international winger Matt Phillips from QPR (Birmingham Mail)
- Manchester United are looking to sign Atletico Madrid’s Mario Mandzukic, however, the Old Trafford club have identified Everton striker Romelu Lukaku as back up should the move for Mandzukic fail (Sun)
- United are also looking to strengthen at the other end of the park and have made an enquiry to Real Madrid about French defender Raphael Varane, however, Madrid insist he is not for sale. (Marca)
- To complete a hat-trick of Manchester United moves, the Old Trafford club are reportedly set to make a £10.2m bid for Monaco full-back Fabinho. (L’Equipe)
- Juventus are looking to sign Chelsea’s Brazilian midfielder Chelsea Oscar in an £18million move. (Sun)
- Tottenham have made a bid for Paris St-Germain midfielder Yohan Cabaye (Times)
- Chelsea, West Ham and Newcastle United are all chasing QPR striker Charlie Austin (Daily Express)
