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
Theo time
St Johnstone have recruited Theo Bair from Vancouver Whitecaps.
The striker has signed a two-and-a-half year deal, but this week’s fixtures come too soon for his move. he’ll possibly be in contention to feature against Dundee United at the weekend.
Callum Davidson said he is a “talented and powerful striker” and would provide a different dimension in Perth.
Arabs seal Arsenal deal
Tim Akinola has been confirmed at Dundee United in an underground themed video comparing north London and the Tube to the Tay and Tannadice.
Rangers development
They’ve been linked with a young Manchester City starlet already this window, but they’ve just let another former Blue leave the club.
He headed out on loan to Oxford last season, but Rangers have now confirmed the permanent departure of Brandon Barker.
Another Souttar bid rejected
Rangers have made another bid - now their third - to expedite John Souttar’s move along the M8 from Hearts.Hearts are believed to be looking for around half a million for the defender who has agreed a pre-contract to go to Ibrox in the summer, but so far the clubs haven’t been able to agree on a deal that would accelerate his move before then.
Celtic transfer round-up
Andrew Smith pores over the Parkhead dealings this month and what more could still come in the final five and a half hours of Monday...
Celtic transfers: Aberdeen move to secure Adam Montgomery on loan, Osaze Urhoghide seals Belgian deal, possible waiting game for Vasilis Barkas
Celtic’s exit strategy looked to pick up pace as the closing hours of the transfer window rolled around.
🧼 Third bid rejected
It’s a deal that has worked quite a few into a lather this month, but still there is no resolution between Rangers and Hearts over John Souttar.
Here’s the latest after a THIRD bid was made...
John Souttar to Rangers: Hearts 'turn down another bid for defender'
Hearts have turned down yet another bid from Rangers for defender John Souttar.
Cobblers' coup
Dundee United’s homegrown Academy graduate Louis Appere has joined Northampton Town for an undisclosed fee.
Donny deal
In England, Manchester United exile Donny van de Beek has joined Frank Lampard at Everton, on loan.
Chelsea have also been credited with an interest in Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele
Home for McAtee
James McAtee is not planning on leaving Manchester City on loan this month. The attacking midfielder was linked with a move to several clubs - including Rangers - but with Pep Guardiola keen to keep the youngster in and around the first-team at the Etihad, the teenager has concurred with his manager and looks set to stay put, according to The Athletic.
Brexit blast
Brexit complexities have scuppered a transfer deal for Dumbarton in cinch League One.
Stevie Farrell had been hoping to bring a Belgian striker to The Rock, but admin - the Dumbarton manager says has been created by the post-Brexit system - will mean the move is delayed beyond the transfer window.
“We were keen to bring the player here and he was equally keen to join,” he told the club website.
The deal may be resurrected in the summer window, but until then, the Sons are turning to loan deals before that deadline passes in a month’s time.
Barca deal - ON
Barcelona are preparing to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on a free transfer from Arsenal.
Who is Dundee United’s new signing from Arsenal
Matthew Elder runs the rule over Tim Akinola
Tim Akinola: Dundee United's new loan signing from Arsenal profiled
Dundee United have completed the loan signing of Tim Akinola from Arsenal.
Second Celtic loan deal as Aberdeen swoop
Celtic have sent a second fringe player out on loan today.
Celtic's Adam Montgomery completes Aberdeen loan move amid Ryan Christie comparison
Aberdeen have completed the loan signing of Celtic full-back Adam Montgomery.
Osaze Urhoghide left for Belgium and KV Oostende earlier, and now Adam Montogomery will make a temporary move - to Aberdeen.
Scotsman Sports Show
Watch as Matthew Elder, Mark Atkinson and Andrew Smith discuss the latest January deals - with three and a half hours left of the winter transfer window.
Aaron Ramsay, Rangers, Celtic, Hearts and Hibs transfers: Where each club stands as deadline approaches - Scotsman Sport Show
Scotsman football writers have been discussing a hectic transfer deadline day in Scotland – and it’s not over yet.
After being filmed leaving a private jet at the airport this afternoon, Aaron Ramsey has now been pictured entering Ibrox flanked by Rangers officials
🚨THREE HOUR WARNING 🚨
There are only three hours left of the January transfer window.
The clock is ticking for clubs... of course they can still sign free agents beyond the window, but for pre-registered players, time is running out
Somerset switch
Celtic midfielder Kerr McInroy has signed for Ayr United until the end of the season.
Lee Bullen recently took over at the Honest Men and has made efforts to reshape the Somerset Park squad using his knowledge of the English lower leagues and Academies and has now drafted in McInroy from much closer to home.
The midfielder has had loan spells at Airdrie and Dunfermline and adds the Honest Men to his CV.
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