You may have thought the bookies had already generated the most outrageous transfer rumour of the season when they made Celtic favourites to sign Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
But it seems they aren’t quite done yet. They’ve linked yet another iconic name with the SPFL and a few other (less iconic) ones too.
Here are today’s top stories…
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Top Stories
- Betting has been suspended on Robin Van Persie joining Rangers. Bookmakers Ladbrokes reckon the huge move is looking increasingly likely. However, Mark Warburton has reportedly laughed off suggestions of the move. (Twitter)
- Former Celtic defender Adam Matthews has joined Bristol City on a season long loan. He has struggled to cement a place at Sunderland in recent seasons. (Various)
- Oxford United paid Dundee £250,000 for the transfer of Kane Hemmings and Birmingham City are poised to table a similar offer for his Dens Park strike partner, Greg Stewart. (The Sun)
- Scotland Under-21 international Sean Kelly, who was released by St Mirren this summer, is on the verge of securing a contract with AFC Wimbledon.(Get West London)
- Hearts could sell Callum Paterson if talks on a new contract continue to stall with the 21-year-old right-back having entered the final year of his current deal. (The Sun)
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Done Deals
- Gary Woods has joined Hamilton Accies on a one-year deal. He spent last season on loan at Ross County.
- Craig Beattie has been confirmed as an Edinburgh City player. The club have also signed ex-Hibs goalkeeper Calum Antell.
- Former Aberdeen midfielder Derek Young has moved to the Highland League and joined Formartine United.
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South of the Border
- France midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, is set to complete his move to Manchester United for a world record £112m, with a Juventus source saying the deal is done. (Sun)
- Everton defender John Stones, 22, is set to join Manchester City for £50m – and the deal could be finalised this week. (Daily Mail)
- Chelsea have made a bid of £38m for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Everton are also interested in the centre back, but Chelsea are favourites to sign the defender. (Daily Mirror)
- Peter Crouch could be about to join Swansea from Stoke. The striker hasn’t played much for Stoke over the past year, and at 35 could be looking for more first team football. (Daily Mirror)
- Barcelona want 23-year-old Newcastle striker Ayoze Perez to serve as back-up to Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez. (IBTimes)
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And Finally…
NK Maribor midfielder Marwan Khaba revealed Celtic’s Nir Bitton has given him the inside track on Derek McInnes’ Aberdeen.
The 25-year-old knows the Hoops player from their time playing together for the Israeli under-21 national team.
And Khaba says Bitton has warned him to expect a difficult 90 minutes at Pittodrie in this evening’s Europa League third qualifying round first leg tie, which is expected to be watched by 18,000 supporters.
