Scottish Transfer Deadline Day LIVE: Rangers star update | Hibs sign international | Aberdeen linked with winger
Rangers are looking to strengthen with reports suggesting that a move for Standard Liege midfielder Nicolas Raskin could be close, while Celtic having secured a number of players over the window may look to trim some of the squad. Giorgos Giakoumakis is expected to depart, while there has been some late interest in defender Stephen Welsh.
Aberdeen, Hibs, Hearts and Dundee United could all do some late business with Tony Watt potentially moving on deadline day. Other teams around the league as we look to keep you up to date with the latest transfers rumours and round ups in our live blog. We’ll also bring you the big Deadline Day moves from down south throughout the day.
Scottish Transfer Deadline Day LIVE: Raskin to Rangers latest | Hibs weigh up second Jonny Williams bid | Newcastle sign Scotland Under-21 defender
Good morning and welcome to our live blog - it’s the calm before the storm - with Deadline Day upon us. We’re expecting a number of deals to be completed throughout the day as we look to keep you up to date with the latest transfers rumours and round ups in our live blog.
What better way to get to grips with Deadline Day than looking at what we can expect throughout the day
Hibs are weighing up a move for Swindon Town midfielder Jonny Williams.
The 29-year-old playmaker, who has been capped 33 times for Wales and was in the squad for last year’s World Cup, is out of contract at the end of the current season and is being eyed as a potential signing on Deadline Day.
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It appears that former Celtic strike Moussa Dembele is in demand, with numerous reports suggesting Southampton have had a bid accepted for the Lyon striker.
The bid is believed to be in the region of £3m, with the striker set to be a free agent in the summer.
It’s been a bit of a saga, but Nicolas Raskin is the most likely arrival at Ibrox today. Michael Beale was effusive in his praise of the “sought-after” Belgian midfielder as he confirmed the club are getting “closer”.
Acquiring central midfielder Nicolas Raskin from Standard Liege could result in ending Sands’ loan six months early.
Hibs have rejected a bid from Wigan Athletic for their prized striker Kevin Nisbet.
Their offer for the 25-year-old hitman fell short of Hibs’ valuation of the player and he in the Highlands with the club’s first-team squad preparing for Tuesday night’s cinch Premiership match against Ross County.
One to keep an eye on today is managerless Aberdeen.
The Dons will be looking to strengthen following a poor run of results that saw Jim Goodwin lose his job.
While Celtic may have strengthened, could there be some outgoings from the club today as the squad looks to get trimmed down?
Giorgos Giakoumakis has been left out of the Celtic squad for the past two fixtures as he looks to seal a move away from the club, while Yosuke Ideguchi could also see a move from the league leaders.
There has also been some late interest in Stephen Welsh with Sheffield United keen on signing the defender.
While there is significant interest in what happens on Deadline Day in Scotland, we will also keep an eye on any major developments down south. After all who saw Joao Cancelo to Bayern Munich coming?
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Will there be late interest in FItzwater?
Livingston defender Jack Fitzwater has attracted significant praise this season, with interest mounting in the young defender.
He is out of contract at the end of the season but the Lions are very reluctant to sell him so late in the transfer window. Could we see a club make a move today?
Hearts making moves?
While there is not a significant number of signings expected at Tynecastle today, Robbie Neilson has been fairly set on adding one player to his squad. That one player is Callum Paterson, but it is understood there are other targets
A short-term loan signing could be the direction the club go down with a view to bringing Paterson in during the summer when his contract with Sheffield Wednesday expires. Watch this space...
What can we expect from St Johnstone today? Callum Davidson aid after the weekend defeat by Rangers that he wanted to bring in reinforcements to his squad.
The Saints had a bid rejected for Ross County forward Jordan White and have a long-held interest in Dundee’s Zak Rudden.
A move for him could accelerate in the coming hours for the striker...
We’re at that point of the day when fans are desperately seeking clues over signings and rumoured deals... It is going to be a long day.
Watt is going on at Dundee United?
Dundee United are one of only two Premiership sides yet to enter the transfer market heading into deadline day – even though there appear clear areas to strengthen.
There is still a requirement for a defensive midfielder with none of Liam Fox’s current options fitting the bill. Yet, incomings at Tannadice will largely depend on those who depart.
Tony Watt could be one such player to exit. The striker is a man in-demand having become a bit-part player, starting just one game since the return from the World Cup break.
One for the Tartan Army
Done Deal
Newcastle have signed Scotland Under-21 defender Harrison Ashby from West Ham.
The 21-year-old, who has made seven senior appearances for the Hammers, has joined for a reported £3million fee.
“I could not be happier. I can’t get the smile off my face and it’s a proud day for me and my family,” Ashby told nufc.co.uk.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said they had signed the defender with a long-term view.
“Harrison is a very talented young player with a lot of potential so we are delighted to sign him and are are looking forward to working with him in this exciting new chapter of his career,” he said.