After a poor performance from Aberdeen in the Europa League last night and with no more UK teams left to cheer for in the Euros, you may well be in need of some cheering up.
Luckily, club across the country have been busy, wheeling-dealing their way to a number of prospective new faces that could help to lift the gloom.
Here are today’s top transfer stories…
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Top Stories
- Norwegian wonderkid Martin Odegaard will leave Real Madrid this summer on loan. He was heavily linked with a move to Celtic last year but Ronny Deila’s departure could well have put the breaks on any potential switch to Glasgow. (Daily Star)
- Mark Warburton is chasing a mystery striker in a bid to bolster Rangers’ front line. The news comes as defender Oguchi Onyewu is told he is unlikely to be offered a deal with the club. (Evening Times)
- Warburton has revealed the striker he is targeting has never been mentioned in connection with Rangers. (Scottish Sun)
- Caley Thistle manager Richie Foran hopes to complete the signing of trialist defender Kevin McNaughton in the next 48 hours. McNaughton is a free agent after leaving newly-promoted English Cham-pionship side Wigan Athletic. (Press and Journal)
- Alan Stubbs is standing firm in his pledge that he will not raid former club Hibernian after Rotherham were linked with Jason Cummings. (The National)
- Hibs goalkeeper Mark Oxley looks set to join Southend United as boss Neil Lennon ayes a move for West Brom man Alex Palmer. (Daily Record)
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Done Deals
- Hearts have agreed a two-year deal with Viktor Noring, according to reports. The 25-year-old spent time on loan at Celtic in 2013 but failed to play a single game. (Daily Record)
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South of the Border
- Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has announced his international retirement after commanding a record-breaking career with the Czech Republic. (Arsenal/Twitter)
- Brazillian attacker Anderson Talisca is closing in on a move to Liverpool, according to Portuguese media.The FA have reportedly received an application for a work permit. (O Jogo)
- Grant Hanley is set to become the latest player to join Newcastle. The Scotland defender, who was linked with a move to Rangers earlier this summer, will become Rafa Benitez’ fifth signing of the summer. (Daily Mirror)
- Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is preparing to sign 22-year-old Germany forward Julian Draxler, with Wolfsburg holding out for £43m. (ESPN via the Sun)
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And Finally…
Before France’s semi-final against Germany, Manchester United fans were getting excited that Paul Pogba may have announced his transfer intentions via a telltale haircut.
Unfortunately for them, that red trident was the work of some fine photo editing, not a prophetic barber.
