There’s nothing quite like a good transfer story to get the anticipation going – and thankfully, we have a lots of those today.
Huge money moves, big name transfers and trio of Aberdeen stars who could be forgiven for feeling a little under-appreciated.
Here are today’s top stories…
Top Stories
- James Tavernier has emerged as a top target for Turkish club Trabzonspor. Tavernier was one of the break out stars at Ibrox last season. (Daily Record)
- Dons winger Jonny Hayes has been caught speeding through roadworks at 84mph. The 29-year-old was in his grey Mercedes sports coupe when he was snared by police in a temporary 50mph limit. (Press and Journal)
- Birmingham City are no longer interested in signing Dundee striker Greg Stewart. It comes after the Championship side completed a £2million move for Che Adams. (Evening Telegraph)
- Ahead of tonight’s visit to Ayr United, Aberdeen midfielder Kenny McLean says a League Cup run is crucial for the Pittodrie club. (Press & Journal)
- Celtic are chasing Bristol City right back Luke Ayling as Brendan Rodgers looks to add to his defensive options. (Bristol Post)
- Ross County defender Andrew Davies is committed to the Dingwall club for this season, having previously asked for a release due to family reasons. (Press and Journal)
- Former Marseille defender Rod Fanni has been linked with a move to Rangers. (Daily Record)
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Done Deals
- Conrad Logan has rejoined former club Rochdale.
- Tom Rogic has signed a new three-year deal with Celtic.
- Aidan Nesbitt has joined Greenock Morton on loan.
- West Ham left-back Lewis Page has joined Coventry City on loan.
- Aston Villa man Carlos Sanchez has joined Fiorentina on loan.
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South of the Border
- Brazillian starlet Gabriel Barbosa could be set for a stunning switch to Premier League champions Leicester City after the Tigers tabled a £23million bid for the striker. (Various)
- Meanwhile, Claudio Ranieri has agreed a new long-term contract with Leicester. (Sky Sports)
- Norwich and Scotland forward Steven Naismith could be set for an £8million move to Sunderland to link up with former manager David Moyes.
- Arsenal will bid £30m for Manchester City’s Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony, 27. (Daily Star)
- Manchester City had the chance to sign defender Eric Bailly, 22, for just £6m last summer but rejected it as he joined Villarreal. He has since signed for Manchester United. (The Sun)
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And Finally…
Dons boss Derek McInnes has revealed that no clubs have made bids for Aberdeen’s star trio Adam Rooney, Jonny Hayes and Niall McGinn.
McInnes told the Evening Express: “There’s been no bids for any of our players which pleases rather than surprises me.”
It comes after striker Adam Rooney signed a new deal on Friday, keeping him at the club until 2020.
McInnes added: “Adam’s new contract illustrates how how happy he and his family are in Aberdeen.”
