Scottish Football Transfer News: Celtic win race for striker, Alfredo Morelos eyed by Newcastle United, Rangers in defender signing boost, Hibs close in on midfielder, Dundee United duo wanted
In recent years 2014 and 2016 have been notable for key moves being made. In the former, Aberdeen added Shay Logan and Adam Rooney, while Celtic signed Leigh Griffiths as well as Stefan Johansen. Two years later, Patrick Roberts headed to Parkhead with Anthony Stokes moving to Hibs. John Souttar and Gary Dicker would join Hearts and Kilmarnock respectively.
In the mid-2000s Rangers made two of their most impressive signings in bringing Barry Ferguson back to the club in 2005 and signing Davie Weir in 2007.
Between then, Hearts famously, or infamously, signed 11 players in the January window as Vladimir Romanov made his mark on the squad which had been challenging Celtic for what was then the SPL title.
This window has already witnessed Ange Postecoglou make a triple swoop from the J-League, while across the city Rangers are on the cusp of breaking their record transfer sale with academy graduate Nathan Patterson who is on the verge of a reported £12million move to Premier League side Everton. A few which could rise further.
On top of that Hibs are very active in the market under new boss Shaun Maloney with Callum Davidson and St Johnstone looking to add heavily with the club bottom of the league. The likes of Hearts, Dundee United and Aberdeen will also likely make key additions.
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Between then, Hearts famously, or infamously, signed 11 players in the January window as Vladimir Romanov made his mark on the squad which had been challenging Celtic for what was then the SPL title.
5. Morelos attracting interest
Alfredo Morelos is the latest Rangers star to be linked with a move to the Premier League. The Colombian is a reported target for Newcastle United following injuries to forwards Callum Wilson and Allan Saint-Maximin. Yet, two Premier League rivals in Leicester City an Everton could also be interested. (CBS Sports) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
6. Hibs close in on Henderson
Ewan Henderson will leave Celtic to join Hibs on a three-and-a-half year deal. The midfielder has been at the club’s training ground in East Lothian and could sign in the coming days. Henderson worked with new Hibs boss Shaun Maloney when he was coach with Celtic’s youth sides. (Football Scotland) Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
7. ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - DECEMBER 18: Danilho Doekhi of Vitesse during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Sparta v Vitesse at the Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel on December 18, 2021 in Rotterdam Netherlands (Photo by Pim Waslander/Soccrates/Getty Images)
Danilho Doekhi is being tracked by Rangers with a view to a possible pre-contract agreement or January move. The Dutch defender is in the final month of his contract with Vitesse Arnhem and is unlikely to sign a new deal. The Ibrox side will face competition from the likes of Napoli and Dinamo Zagreb. (de Gelderlander) Photo: Soccrates Images
8. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Kerr Smith in action for Dundee United during a cinch Premiership match between Celtic and Dundee United at Celtic Park, on September 25, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland.(Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Dundee United’s teenage defender Kerr Smith is attracting strong interest from Crystal Palace. The Eagles are planning a January swoop for the 17-year-old who has played seven times for the Tannadice side this season. Smith, who has previously trained with Manchester United and Aston Villa, is valued at around £250,000. (Daily Express) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group