SPFL transfer latest: Dons land Wales striker, Gers captain impressed, Celtic turn to retail therapy

Another day and more sweeping changes in UK politics. It can be hard to keep up with it all.

Thankfully, when it comes to football transfer news, things are far easier – mainly because we’ve laid it all out for you below.

Aberdeen chasing top prospects, Celtic about to indulge in some retail therapy and one Turkish club chasing everyone in Manchester…

Here are today’s top stories.

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Top Stories

• Miles Storey has revealed it took all of an hour for Derek McInnes to convince him to move to Aberdeen. The former Swindon Town forward is in line to make his debut for the Dons tonight. (Press and Journal)

• Lee Wallace has urged Rangers manager Mark Warburton to make Joe Dodoo his next signing after revealing that the 21-year-old Leicester City striker had impressed him in training. (The Herald)

• Hamilton boss Martin Canning does not expect the clubs £750,000 sponsorship boost to improve his transfer budget – but he remains confident of signing three or four more players. (Press and Journal)

• Celtic will look to the transfer market in their bid to overcome a shock defeat to Gibraltar side Lincoln Red Imps. Brendan Rodgers is keen to bring in reinforcements in the coming days. (Evening Times)

• Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes hopes his team’s different attacking options can fire the Dons to the group stages of the Europa League this season. (Press and Journal)

• Caley Thistle midfielder Greg Tansey says the Inverness players are determined to ensure former club captain Richie Foran enjoys a successful step up to management. (Press and Journal)

• Midfielder Gary Harkins, whose contract runs until next summer, has been told he is free to leave Dundee. (Daily Mail)

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Done Deals

• Aberdeen have completed the loan signing of Bristol City and Wales forward Wes Burns. The 21-year-old could even make his first appearance for the Dons as soon as this evening.

• Former Caley Thistle striker Billy McKay has moved to Oldham on loan from parent club Wigan.

• Cammy Smith has moved on loan to Dundee United. The Dons youngster will be looking to help the Arabs return to the top division at the first time of asking.

• Lucas Digne has moved from Paris Saint Germain to Barcelona for a fee of around £14million. The French defender has signed a five-year deal.

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South of the Border

• Manchester City have reportedly made a £53million offer Everton defender John Stones. The 22-year-old has told the club he wants to leave this summer. (Sun)

• Sunderland are considering appointing former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes if Sam Allardyce takes the England job. (Daily Telegraph)

• Turkish club Besiktas are planning a shock £25m move for 30-year-old Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany. (Fanatik)

• Besiktas are also looking to 30-year-old Aleksander Kolarov to the club. (Manchester Evening News)

• Manchester United defender Luke Shaw, 21, is set to make his first appearance in 10 months in pre-season, after breaking his leg against PSV Eindhoven last September. (Guardian)

• Turkey midfielder Arda Turan, 29, is keen to stay at Barcelona despite interest from the Premier League, according to his agent. (Guardian)

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And finally…

New Aston Villa coach Massimiliano Marchesi has clearly done his utmost to make sure his players are hitting the right notes come the start of the new season.

Marchesi was filmed singing karaoke with the players as part of their pre-season training.

New fitness coach Massimiliano Marchesi on the Karaoke in Austria. [ig lkozak27] #AVFC pic.twitter.com/D3E4TqwRAF

— VillaRelated (@VillaRelated) July 12, 2016