The Scottish Premiership continues to bamboozle, especially the race for the top six with seven teams now separated by four points. It could have been two points if not for Dundee United's late, late, late winner at St Mirren.
St Johnstone also recorded a massive win, defeating Motherwell to put some space between them and rivals Dundee at the bottom of the table. At the top three points continue to separate Celtic and Rangers.
Now the league breaks for two weeks before the final two pre-split fixtures take place. During that time Scotland play two friendlies, one against Poland and one against the losers of Austria v Wales in the World Cup play-off, due to their own play-off with Ukraine being postponed.
Scroll down and click through for all the latest news and transfer speculation from around the SPFL and Scottish football.
. DINGWALL, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: cinch premiership branding during the cinch Premiership match between Ross County and Heart of Midlothian at the Global Energy Stadium on September 18, 2021, in Dingwall, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
All the latest news and transfer speculation from around the SPFL. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
. Furuhashi closes in on return
Celtic are set to be boosted by the return of Kyogo Furuhashi. The Japanese star has not played this year but confirmed he is on the cusp of being back to boost the club’s Premiership title push. He said: “I have been sidelined since my injury in December last year, but I am in very good condition and I feel that I will be back soon. I'm glad to hear a lot of messages from the supporters. I am spending my time hoping to get back to the pitch as soon as possible.” (Scottish Sun) Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
1. Furuhashi closes in on return
Celtic are set to be boosted by the return of Kyogo Furuhashi. The Japanese star has not played this year but confirmed he is on the cusp of being back to boost the club’s Premiership title push. He said: “I have been sidelined since my injury in December last year, but I am in very good condition and I feel that I will be back soon. I'm glad to hear a lot of messages from the supporters. I am spending my time hoping to get back to the pitch as soon as possible.” (Scottish Sun) Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
2. Brown trains with Dunfermline
Scott Brown has trained with Dunfermline Athletic after his release from Aberdeen. The former Celtic captain is weighing up his future after departing the Dons less than a year into a two-year deal. Brown is keen to move into management and also spent time with manager John Hughes before attending the team’s 1-1 draw with Greenock Morton on Friday. (Courier) Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
3. Halkett and Stewart get Scotland calls
Craig Halkett and Ross Stewart have been added to the Scotland squad for the upcoming friendly double header. Steve Clarke has made the call with Scott McKenna picking up an injury and Lyndon Dykes still not 100 per cent after his own injury. Scotland face Poland then the losers of the play-off between Austria and Wales. (Daily Mail) Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group
4. United ace 'watched by Man Utd'
Manchester United have been linked with a shock move for Dundee United’s goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist. The Swiss ace was reportedly watched by the club’s goalkeeping coach Tony Coton as they seek cover for David de Gea. Siegrist has been linked with both Celtic and Rangers and is out of contract at the end of the season. (Scottish Sun) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group