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.
As expected the market slowed down on the top-flight’s return before picking back up again in the final few days.
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.
Last updated: Monday, January 31, 2022, 20:41
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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.
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.
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 TheAthletic.
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
Dundee United’s homegrown Academy graduate Louis Appere has joined Northampton Town for an undisclosed fee.
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…
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