We may not be seeing many multi-million pound transfers in Scotland but the SPFL’s January window has certainly kicked into action.
Yesterday Celtic were linked with five players, today it looks like a Hoops striker is nearing the Parkhead exit.
Aberdeen are looking to add to their forward options, while Dundee have signed a new defender and a number of other clubs are looking to strengthen their squads while also trying to hold onto their star men.
Here’s a look at today’s top transfer tales.
- Aberdeen are reportedly looking to sign highly rated Southampton forward Sam Gallagher on loan.
The Saints today ended the 20-year-old’s loan spell at MK Dons following a lack of game time. (Daily Mail)
- Inverness Caley Thistle have contacted Celtic in a bid to take out of favour striker Anthony Stokes on loan.
Caley Thistle boss John Hughes previously worked with the forward at Falkirk and Hibs.
- John Hughes is also looking to strengthen his midfield with the addition of Partick Thistle midfielder Abdul Osman on a pre-contract deal. (Daily Express)
- Dani Lopez is set to leave Caley Thistle this month and return to Spain.
- Earlier reports that Celtic could try to bring Aiden McGeady back to Parkhead on loan appear to be dead with the news that Everton will only allow the winger to leave on a permanent basis, rather than a loan. (Various)
- Celtic defender Efe Ambrose could be on the move this month with super rich Chinese side Shanghai SIPG, managed by Sven Goran Eriksson, said to be considering a move for the Nigerian. (Daily Mail)
- Hamilton Accies are competing with Barnsley in a bid to sign Rangers striker Nicky Clark. (Daily Express)
- While Barnsley face competition for the signing of Nicky Clark, they are also interested in signing Rangers midfielder Nicky Law. (Daily Mail)
- St Johnstone striker Michael O’Halloran is reportedly being courted by a number of clubs, including English Premier League side Swansea City who could make an offer this month. (Daily Express)
- Livingston could beat Dumbarton to the loan signing of Rangers midfielder Tom Walsh, 19. (Daily Record)
- Chelsea striker Islam Feruz, 20, could be set for another loan move – this time to the English Premier League, with Swansea and Bournemouth believed to be interested, as well as Championship promotion hopefuls Derby. (Daily Record)
Latest done deals
- Tobi Sho-Silva has left Caley Thistle and returned Charlton Athletic following his loan spell.
- Dundee have signed 28-year-old former Celtic defender Darren O’Dea.
Delighted to say I've signed with @dundeefconline . A great club with a fantastic support that I'm proud to now be part of.
— Darren O'Dea (@odea_darren) January 7, 2016
- Livingston have snapped up former Celtic and Dundee midfielder Mark Fotheringham, 32.
- Portuguese midfielder Hugo Faria has left Livingston just six months after joining from Greek side Apollon Smyrni.
- Defender Martyn Campbell, 34, and striker Ross Caldwell, 22, have been released by Ayr United.
- Rangers midfielder Robbie Crawford has extended his loan at Alloa until the end of the season.