With Aberdeen tying up three new deals yesterday, you could be forgiven for thinking that the well of transfer news had run dry. Not so!
Here are today’s top stories…
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Top Stories
- Celtic have agreed a deal to release striker Carlton Cole. The former West Ham man had a nightmare run at Parkhead which saw him make just one starting appearance. (Press and Journal)
- Rangers will offer 37-year-old Clint Hill a coaching role as part of the deal to bring him to the club. The defender is expected to join the playing squad on a free transfer. (Daily Record)
- Ugandan midfielder Khalid Aucho has claimed he is set to join Rangers, the 23-year-old saying “it is just a matter of time” before a deal goes through (Daily Express)
- Scotland coach Stuart McCall has agreed terms to take over as Bradford City manager. McCall will give up his role with the national team to secure the move. (The Herald)
- Danny Devine has left leave Caley Thistle after declining their latest contract offer. New boss Richie Foran has already lost the likes of Danny Williams, James Vincent and Miles Storey this summer. (Press and Journal)
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Done Deals
- Aberdeen completed the signings of two new goalkeepers last night, taking their signing tally for the day to three. Neil Alexander and Joe Lewis joined new body Callum Morris at the club. (Press and Journal)
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South of the Border
- An investment group supported by the Chinese government is attempting to buy Liverpool for £700m. (Independent)
- Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel, 31, looks set to join Turkish side Fenerbahce for £5m after a fee was agreed between the clubs. (Daily Telegraph)
- Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 33, will see out the remaining year of his £220,000-a-week contract after rejecting moves to Italy and China. (Daily Mirror)
- Everton are set to offer striker Romelu Lukaku, 23, a new deal worth more than £100,000 per week. Chelsea and Juventus are both interested in the Belgium international. (Daily Mail)
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And finally…
David Beckham has hinted at a career U-turn by no longer ruling out a move into management and becoming England boss. (Sun)
