Rangers man in demand, Celtic exit on cards, Hibs and Aberdeen swoop - Scottish transfers
The latest transfer news across Scottish football
The transfer window opened at the start of the week and as a result, the stories and speculation have been ramped up.
Today we have Rangers, Celtic, Hibs, Aberdeen and Dundee United hitting the headlines.
Here are the top stories across Scottish football:
Rangers suitor emerges
Atalanta have emerged as a potential suitor for Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin.
The 25-year-old is currently at the World Cup with Belgium and was an unused substitute during their 1-1 draw with Egypt on Monday. However, there are several clubs across Europe eyeing up Raskin and Serie A outfit Atalanta are understood to monitoring his situation.
Raskin has a contract at Rangers until the summer of 2028 and would command a sizeable fee if sold this summer.
Strachan in demand
Celtic coach Gavin Strachan is wanted by West Brom, with the 47-year-old reported to be closing in on a move to the Hawthorns.
Strachan, 47, was part of Martin O’Neill’s back-room staff this season - but new WBA boss James Morrison wants to take him south.
It is being reported that a deal is close to completion, just days on from when O’Neill’s permanent contract was announced.
Hibs land Kerr
David Gray is delighted to have added “a real leader” to his Hibernian squad after Wigan captain Jason Kerr joined on a two-year deal.
The 29-year-old former St Johnstone centre-back moves to Easter Road under freedom of contract following five years with the Latics.
Kerr, who won the Scottish League Cup and Scottish Cup double in his final full season with Saints, won the Sky Bet League One title during his first campaign with Wigan and made 150 appearances in all competitions for the EFL club.
United land defender
Dundee United have signed defender Michael Forbes on a two-year deal following his departure from West Ham.
The 22-year-old, who did not make a first-team appearance for the Hammers, spent time on loan at Bristol Rovers and Northampton in the past two seasons and has one Northern Ireland cap – from November 2023 – to his name.
“Michael is a player we’ve admired for some time and we’re delighted to bring him to Dundee United,” manager Jim Goodwin told United’s website.
Olusanya back at Aberdeen
Toyosi Olusanya has signed a two-year deal with Aberdeen after the expiry of his contract with Houston Dynamo.
The 28-year-old striker scored twice during a loan stint with the Dons in the second of last season.
“Toyosi made a really positive impact during his time with us last season and we’re delighted to bring him back to the club,” manager Stephen Robinson, who previously worked with Olusanya at St Mirren, told Aberdeen’s website.
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