SPFL transfer latest: Celtic to sign £11million striker, Rangers linked with Blackburn midfielder

By Andrew Clark

January 26 2016, 3:58 pm

Noel Hunt, Patrick Roberts, Corry Evans and Matt Phillips have all been linked with moves today

Celtic are reportedly on the verge of signing one of England’s highest rated youngsters, a popular former Dundee United forward could be returning to Tannadice and there could be one in, one out in the Rangers midfield.

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

Celtic are expected to complete the loan signing of Manchester City attacker Patrick Roberts.
The highly rated 18-year-old joined City from Fulham for £11million last summer and is expected to join the Hoops this week until the end of the season. (Daily Mail)

Celtic are reportedly chasing the signature of NEC Nijmegen attacker Christian Santos.
Santos, who can play on either wing or as a centre forward has scored an impressive 35 goals in 53 games and helped the Dutch side seal promotion to the Eredivisie last season.
The Venezuelan has also been linked with English sides Aston Villa, Birmingham and Hull. (HITC)

Ljuban Crepulja has returned to Slaven Belupo following a trial with Celtic. The Hoops are not expected to follow up their interest with a concrete bid for the Croatian midfielder. (STV)

Ljuban Crepulja had spent time on trial with Celtic

Celtic have been linked with a move for Bristol City forward Kieran Agard.
The former Arsenal and Everton trainee joined Bristol City from Rotherham in 2014 and previously spent time in Scotland on loan at Kilmarnock from the Toffees.
The 26-year-old scored 14 goals in 48 appearances last season, however, he has struggled to establish himself this term, starting just six games. (Bristol Post)

Livingston have rejected a bid from Nottingham Forest for highly rated teenager Matthew Knox.
Manchester United, Liverpool, Everton, Tottenham and Hearts have also shown an interest in the 16-year-old.

Dundee United are looking to sign re-sign forward Noel Hunt, who first joined the club 10 years ago.
The Southend United striker has struggled for game time in recent weeks and could be open to a move. (Evening Telegraph)

Rangers have been linked with another holding midfielder from the English Championship shortly after missing out on Toumani Diagouraga, who joined Leeds last week.
Blackburn midfielder Corry Evans has been touted as an alternative to the Frenchman but could prove a pricey option. (Various)

Rangers Canadian born midfielder Fraser Aird has been linked with a move to Vancouver Whitecaps.
The 20-year-old has struggled for game time under Mark Warburton and it is believed Rangers would be willing to allow him to return to Canada on loan. (TheProvince)

Bournemouth are expected to table another bid for Scotland international Matt Phillips after Junior Stanislas was ruled out through injury.
QPR are reportedly looking for £8m for the winger.

Latest done deals

Paul Quinn has returned to Ross County from Aberdeen, just six months after leaving the Staggies for the Dons.

Aberdeen have signed Australia goalkeeper Aaron Lennox, 22, until the end of the season.

Popular forward Dominique Malonga will leave Hibs and is expected to join one of a number of Italian clubs who have shown an interest.
Czeck goalkeeper Dan Twardzik, 24, has left Motherwell by mutual consent.

Paul Quinn captained Ross County last season

And down south

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal offered to resign after the 1-0 defeat to Southampton but executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward talked him out of it and wants the Dutchman to see out the season. (Sun)

Van Gaal talked it over with his family over the weekend and will give his answer to Ed Woodward when he returns to the club for training on Tuesday (The Guardian)

Ed Woodward has not given up hope of appointing Pep Guardiola after canvassing senior players about their preferred choice of replacement. (Daily Mail)

Newcastle are closing in on the signing of Andros Townsend after agreeing a fee with Tottenham. Townsend wants to quit Spurs after struggling to get a game under Mauricio Pochettino and still hopes to play for England this summer. (Daily Express)