A Saturday without any competitive football in Scotland. It brings back painful memories of all those weeks and months without football. Yet, the coronavirus impact in the SPFL continues to be felt. Only three of the four scheduled Premiership matches went ahead on Friday evening following SIX positive tests at Kilmarnock.
However, the Saturday off can allow clubs to concentrate on the transfer window which will shut on Monday. Those final pieces of the puzzle can be put in place with many clubs looking to do business in the next 72 hours or so.
Scroll down and click through for Saturday’s transfer gossip and SPFL news. Be sure to check in again tomorrow for more of the same.
5. Hearts want Kingsley
Hearts plan to sign left-back Stephen Kingsley before the transfer window closes on Monday. But it will be dependent on whether they can move on one of their own players. The Scotland international has been training with former club Falkirk. He is a free agent having left Hull City earlier this year. (Evening News) Photo: SNS Group Craig Williamson
6. Gerrard eyes at least one
Steven Gerrard has confirmed Rangers are looking to make at least one new signing before the close of the transfer window on Monday. The win over Galatasaray to qualify for the Europa League group stages could be worth £10million opening up possibilities in the transfer market with a midfielder reportedly a priority. (Various) Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
7. Gerrard coy on Besic link
One such player could be Everton midfielder Mo Besic. The Bosnian ace is out of favour at Goodison Park having been on loan the past few seasons. Gerrard said that reports the player was having a medical at Ibrox was “news to him” and refused to confirm whether Besic was interesting Rangers. (Various) Photo: Catherine Ivill
8. Challenge Cup postponed
The SPFL have confirmed the 2020/21 Challenge Cup has been cancelled. A decision was taken after discussions with the 42 clubs over the feasibility of the competition. Thirty four voted for the tournament to be shelved with the 2019/20 final between Inverness CT and Raith Rovers still to be played. (Various) Photo: SNS Group Craig Foy