There’s nothing quite like a good transfer story to get the adrenaline going – and thankfully, we have a lots of those today.
Huge money moves, big name transfers and the transfer window finally (finally!) open.
Here are today’s top stories…
Top Stories
- Aberdeen have joined the growing list of clubs on the trail of Falkirk midfielder Craig Sibbald. (Press and Journal)
- Dons boss Derek McInnes has discussed his transfer targets, James Maddison and securing player contracts while on a winter training trip to Dubai. (Press and Journal)
- Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers believes Africa is an untapped resource of talent which can flood Scottish football with a fresh wave of quality players. (Herald)
- Ross County defender Andrew Davies believes the experience within the Staggies’ backline will hold his side in good stead for the remainder of the season. (Press and Journal)
- Rangers icon Walter Smith has called on Dave King to spend money now to give manager Mark Warburton a fighting chance of challenging Celtic. (Daily Record)
- Aberdeen midfielder Scott Wright has signed a two-year extension. (Press and Journal)
South of the Border
- Manchester United and Manchester City both want 26-year-old Tottenham full-backs Kyle Walker and Danny Rose. (Sun)
- Manchester City are interested in Arsenal’s on-loan midfielder Jack Wilshere (Daily Star)
- Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has warned Barcelona off a £60m move for midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 24. (Daily Mirror)
- Inter Milan are set to rival Manchester United for the signing of Roma defender Kostas Manolas, 25. (Calciomercatoweb)
And Finally…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plan to expand the World Cup to 48 teams in 2026 is set to be rubber-stamped at a meeting of the FIFA Council in Zurich on Tuesday.
Delegates will vote on four proposals to change the existing format of world football’s premier event with Infantino’s suggestion virtually certain to be given official approval.
