Rangers star in-demand, Celtic near 3-man deal, Hearts striker wanted, 4 could exit Parkhead, Craig Gordon latest - Scottish Football Transfer News

It is the final day before the January transfer window opens and Scottish football clubs are able to sign players to add to their squads.

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The month will likely be a hectic one across the SPFL, especially in the cinch Premiership. Clubs are in their winter break until the middle of January allowing them time to focus on the the transfer market, whether that be adding players early to integrate them into their squad or trying to move individuals on to create room in the squad and the budget.

Looking at the league, from top to bottom there is every chance there will be movement at each club. In Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Shaun Maloney, Rangers and Hibs have new bosses who may want to add players of their own. Ange Postecoglou and Callum Davidson have not been coy in stating their intention to make additions to Celtic and St Johnstone respectively.

Robbie Neilson has already added one player in Nathaniel Atkinson and the Hearts manager wants a forward.

Hearts striker Armand Gnanduillet is wanted by English League Two side Salford City. The club are managed by Gary Bowyer who worked with the Frenchman at Blackpool when his goalscoring form earned him a move to Turkey. Hearts are open to offers with a number of other English sides expected to be interested. (Evening News)

While that will be playing out, the rest of the SPFL will be playing games, including nearly a full card on Sunday with Raith Rovers v Dunfermline Athletic the standout fixture.

But most eyes are on Arbroath who lead the Championship under Dick Campbell. The part-time Smokies face Inverness CT in a top of the table clash at Gayfield which could prove to be a huge game in the destination of the title.

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