SPFL transfer latest: Rangers set to announce “exciting” signing, Stokes heading for Celtic exit

By Andrew Clark

August 15 2015, 2:22 pm

Anthony Stokes' time at Celtic could be coming to an end

Well, it feels a tad odd writing this feature and not opening with a sentence including the words “Allan”, “saga” and “Scott”.

So just for old times sake – the Scott Allan transfer saga is over, after the midfielder joined Celtic on a four year deal.

But fear not, there is still plenty more transfer activity across the country – Rangers look set to complete a third loan signing, Celtic are considering their post-van Dijk options and Hearts are looking to build on their positive start to the season by signing a Swedish midfielder.

Here’s a quick look at today’s top transfer stories…

Rangers will next week make an “exciting loan signing” according to manager Mark Warburton.
The Gers missed out on top summer target, Scott Allan, who yesterday joined Celtic, but have added Tottenham Hotspur duo Nathan Oduwa and Dominic Ball on loan. (Daily Record)

Celtic are considering a move for Croatia Under-20 defender Jozo Simunovic, should Virgil van Dijk leave for the Premier League.
Bayern Munich and Lyon are also monitoring the defender, who Zagreb value at £4m. (Daily Mail)

Burnley have contacted Celtic, in the hope of signing forward Anthony Stokes.
The Irishman has been told he is free to leave Parkhead and Bolton Wanderers, Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United are also said to be considering moves for the 27-year-old. (HITC)

Hearts are one of a number of clubs chasing Swedish midfielder Jens Jacobsson.
The 25-year-old is out of contract at Assyriska in January and Wigan and Blackpool are also considering adding him to their ranks. (HITC)

Jozo Simunovic could replace van Dijk at Parkhead

Latest done deals

Celtic have signed midfielder Scott Allan from Hibs on a four year deal.

Midfielder Liam Henderson has joined Hibs on loan for the remainder of the season.

Rangers youngster Ryan Sinnamon has joined Falkirk on loan.

Former PSV Eindhoven youth Rivaldo Sabajo, 26, has signed for Morton.

And down south

Tottenham have signed Cameroon striker Clinton N’Jie from Lyon for a reported £10m.

Former England left back Ashley Cole, 34, has had the last year of his contract with Roma terminated. (Guardian)

Liverpool look set to sign midfielder Asier Illarramendi, 25, from Real Madrid. (Metro)

Tottenham Hotspur are set to offer £15m for West Brom striker Saido Berahino after offloading Roberto Soldado to Villarreal. (Daily Telegraph)

Everton are looking to sign River Plate defender Ramiro Funes Mori, 24, for £5.5m. (Liverpool Echo)

Manchester United and Manchester City target Nicolas Otamendi sat out of Valencia training because he did not feel in the right frame of mind. (AS.com)