Scottish Football Transfer Deadline as it happened: Re-live day of drama as Rangers sign Aaron Ramsey on loan from Juventus, John Souttar stays at Hearts, Celtic loan defender to Aberdeen, Hibs recruit Fulham forward, David Goodwillie makes controversial move.
Celtic and Hearts made inroads before the New Year with the former announcing a triple signing from the J-League, while the latter added Australian wing-back Nathaniel Atkinson.
It was a portent for a very busy start to the transfer window with Premiership clubs having taken an early winter break due to the restrictions placed on crowds. The rescheduled pause allowed teams to focus on bringing in players they resumed action in the middle of January.
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Hide AdAs expected the market slowed down on the top-flight’s return before picking back up again in the final few days.
Now clubs have just a matter of hours to conclude their business for the month. And, despite a number of sides getting plenty of work down early in the window, there is an expectation that this could be a frantic day of transfers.
There will be a focus on Rangers and their pursuit of John Souttar. The Hearts centre-back has signed a pre-contract agreement to join the Ibrox side in the summer but they may return with a second offer to bring the defender in this month, especially having shipped three goals against Ross County.
Across the city, it will likely be about those departing Celtic, while Hearts, Hibs and Aberdeen are all likely to be looking at forward players. The Dons will also be looking to hold on to teenage star Calvin Ramsay.
We will have all the latest transfer news and speculation throughout the day.
Scottish Football deadline day January 2022 - AS IT HAPPENED
Rangers near signing
Mateusz Zukowski is in Glasgow ahead of completing his move to Rangers, according to The Athletic.
The 20-year-old right-back will sign in a £500,000 deal from Lechia Gdansk and provide defensive depth.
Rangers favourites to sign Ramsey
Rangers are a possibility for Welsh star Aaron Ramsey, it has been reported.
Now bookmakers have the Ibrox side as odds-on favourites to land the midfielder who is out of favour at Juventus having played just five times this season.
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Defoe heading to Sunderland
The former Rangers striker is set for a return to Sunderland having agreed to leave the Scottish champions earlier this month.
The veteran striker was out of contract at he end of the season.
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Ramsey ‘accepts Rangers offer'
It appears Aaron Ramsey could be heading to Rangers after all.
Reports in Italy suggest he is on his way to Glasgow after opting for a move to Ibrox instead of the Premier League.
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United duo could leave
Louis Appere appears to be on the verge of leaving Dundee United.
The Tannadice club have accepted an offer from Northampton, according to the Courier.
The 22-year-old is out of contract at he end of the season and has been linked with a number of English clubs recently.
He may be joined through the exit door by Declan Glass.
The midfielder could join Kilmarnock on loan fro the remainder of the season.
Saints want Wright return
St Johnstone are keen on bringing Drey Wright back to McDiarmid Park.
The winger left Perth to join Hibs but it hasn’t worked out for the 26-year-old since moving to Easter Road in 2020.
The Herald suggest he will provide more choice out wide.
Dundee United near McDonald signing
Dundee United are closing in on the signing of Kevin McDonald.
The midfielder has had a training spell with the Tannadice club and Tam Courts has spoken openly about his interest in the 33-year-old Scotland international.
The Courier reports talks are at an advanced stage and he could even feature against former club Dundee on Tuesday night.
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