As it happened: Scottish teams complete deadline day deals

All you need to know in the final hours of the January transfer window, which closes at midnight.

As it happened: Scottish teams complete deadline day deals

The window has closed

That’s it for another year and clubs now have their squads settled for the second half of the season. Some clubs will be happier than others with their business but there’s a whole host of new faces in the Premiership and it’ll be fascinating seeing who makes the difference between success and failure.

St Mirren tease signing after deadline

No late arrivals at Celtic

Rangers done for the night

No more Stendel signings

Scott finalises move to Hull

As Rolando Aarons arrives at Fir Park, James Scott finalises his exit. The talented forward has completed his move to Hull City.

Gerrard happy with Kamberi capture

Aarons joins Motherwell

Newcastle winger Rolando Aarons had been linked with a move to Kilmarnock but Motherwell are the side that have sealed his signature. The 24-year-old has moved on loan until the end of the season.

Manager Stephen Robinson told the club website: “He will bring even more pace and energy to our front line and he will give us options across all of the three forward positions.”

“His arrival will also allow us to move Mikael Ndjoli into his more natural position as a central striker, instead of playing in wide positions.”

Kamberi and Docherty make loan switch

The deal that’s been bubbling away for a while is now confirmed. Greg Docherty goes from Rangers to Hibs on loan, with Florian Kamberi in the opposite direction.

Br-exit confirmed

St Mirren make striker move

Vakoun Issouf Bayo hasn’t played much at Celtic and Saints have shown real interest.

Berra deal done

Christophe Berra has found a new club after being surplus to requirements at Hearts.

Gleeson leaves Aberdeen

Aberdeen have confirmed that Stephen Gleeson has left Pittodrie. Is there time for another signing before the deadline?

Motherwell closing in on forward

Fir Park chief Alan Burrows has given fans an update on their deadline day work.

Berra nearing Hearts exit

Christophe Berra has known for a while that he isn’t part of Daniel Stendel’s plans and it looks like he has sealed a move before the deadline. The veteran defender is set for a loan move to Dundee, STV has learned.

McNulty confirmed

Marc McNulty is a Hibs player once again. He’s joined Jack Ross’ side on loan from Sunderland and that can only add to the likelihood of Flo Kamberi signing for Rangers.

Broadfoot on the move

On a deadline day that seems to be all about returns, Kirk Broadfoot is returning to Kilmarnock from St Mirren. The veteran defender had moved to Paisley in the summer after failing to get on with then Killie boss Angelo Alessio.

Fireworks at Hibs

Looks like there’s a deal coming… Some might guess @sparkymcnulty

Celtic aren’t done yet

Celtic youngster makes City switch

Celtic’s young attacker Grant Savoury has been loaned to Edinburgh City for the remainder of the season.

Sloth makes quick exit

The midfielder only joined last summer but Casper Sloth has now been released by Motherwell. he only made one appearance for the club, in the League Cup against Annan Athletic.

Return of Menga

No new faces for Livingston today but a familiar one has been brought back to the Spaghettihad.

Templeton returns to Hamilton

Atfer securing his release from Burton Albion, David Templeton has signed for Hamilton Accies, where he had a productive spell in the 2017-18 season.

Davies will remain at Accies

Banks to Alloa

Scott Banks has had a busy window. The young talent moved from Dundee United to English Premier League side Crystal Palace but finds himself back in the Championship as Palace loan him to Alloa for game time.

Update on Atsu

St Johnstone sign Butcher

Tommy Wright didn’t hide the fact that he had been frustrated over the lack of transfer action in Perth up until this week but he’s now made another signing. Matt Butcher joins on loan from Bournemouth.

Washington could leave Hearts

There have been plenty of players linked with moves in or out of Hearts and there’s still the possibility of transfers before the deadline. There’s no sign of a move for Christophe Berra or Jamie Walker but Conor Washington could leave the club with Stoke reportedly interested.

Mamadou Thiam remains a target but Hearts are waiting on a response from Barnsley.

Accies reject offer for Miller

Rangers’ move for Kamberi may hinge on Hibs getting a striker and this move has been rejected.

Morgan completes Miami move

This one was agreed a while ago but the paperwork has now been completed and Lewis Morgan is an Inter Miami player.

Celtic move for Astu

STV has learned that Celtic have made an approach to Newcastle United to take winger Christian Atsu on loan. The player’s wages could prove to be a stumbling block though.

Templeton released by Burton Albion

David Templeton is now a free agent and can sign for any club after the deadline.

St Mirren land a striker

Jim Goodwin has brought Alex Jakubiak on a short-term loan. Danny Mullen will be leaving the club though, joining Dundee on a permanent deal.

Aberdeen announce signing of Venezuela international

Derek McInnes has landed a right-back on a long-term deal. Ronald Hernandez joins from Stabæk Fotball.

Rangers and Hibs agree Kamberi deal ‘in principle’

Rangers move for Florian Kamberi is a step closer to success after a loan deal from Hibs was agreed in principle. however, the deal may hinge on Hibs being able to sign a replacement forward.

Kamberi is heading to Glasgow to undergo a medical so it looks like this one is progressing.

Hibs close in on Rangers midfielder Greg Docherty

Out-of-favour Rangers midfielder Greg Docherty is travelling to Edinburgh to discuss a move to Hibs. The former Hamilton star spent last season on loan at Shrewsbury and had been linked with a return south.

Hagi vows to bring his ‘best football’ to Ibrox

New Rangers signing Ianis Hagi has promised to bring his ‘best football’ to Ibrox. 

The 21-year-old midfielder, son of footballing legend Gheorghe Hagi, joins from Belgian side RC Genk on an initial six-month loan deal.

Motherwell agree £1.5m fee for teenage forward

Motherwell have agreed to sell teenage forward James Scott to Hull City in a £1.5m deal.

The 19-year-old, who has scored six goals for third placed Motherwell this season, will now travel to begin contract discussion with the English Championship club.

Hibs manager Ross gives Kamberi, McNulty transfer updates

Marc McNulty: Could return to Hibs.

Hibernian manager Jack Ross has updated fans on the latest transfer activity at Easter Road.

A loan move for Swiss forward Florian Kamberi, who has been linked with a move to Rangers, remains possible with talks between the clubs ongoing.

And on McNulty, who spent the last season on loan at Hibs, Ross said it is still something they are exploring, but Martin Boyle won’t be leaving.

He said: “We’ve been keen to strengthen the squad in general, both in the numbers and the options we have, and McNulty’s amongst a number of players we’ve been trying to explore how strong the possibility is of getting him here.

“It’s not a particular easy window to do business in because there’s a chain involved in a lot of these possible deals.”

On Florian Kamberi he said: “I think that’s between the clubs at the moment.”

Dundee set to sign St Mirren forward Danny Mullen

St Mirren forward Danny Mullen is set to complete a move to championship side Dundee.

The 24-year-old, who previously played for Livingston, has scored four goals in 21 games this season.

Romania legend Hagi told son about Rangers

New Rangers signing Ianis Hagi says his legendary father Gheorghe told him about his new club.

The former Barcelona, Real Madrid and Galatasaray midfielder played against Rangers in a 0-0 draw at Ibrox in 2000.

Hagi: Romania legend played against Rangers in 2000

His 21-year-old son who signed for Gerrard’s men on a six-month-loan deal said: “It is a great honour to be here at the club with such history, I have to fight every day.

“My father told me about this club and I already knew a couple of things, I know how big a club this is and I’m ready to go.”

McGinn to wear number six at Hibernian

New Hibernian signing Paul McGinn will wear the number six jersey at his new club.

Paul McGinn: New Hibs defender will wear number six.

The former St Mirren defender signed for the Easter Road club earlier today for an undisclosed fee.

On this day… in 2010: Robbie Keane signed for Celtic

Last minute: Celtic signed Republic of Ireland legend Robbie Keane on loan

One of the most memorable deadline day signings in Scottish football came on this day in 2010 when Celtic signed Republic of Ireland legend Robbie Keane.

Keane joined on loan from Tottenham Hotspur and was unveiled to a huge crowd at Celtic Park just before midnight.

Will there be any last minute activity in the east end of Glasgow before the window slams shut tonight?

More comings and goings ‘possible’ for Rangers

Gerrard: Hopeful of another new signing before window shuts.

Steven Gerrard is still hoping for more transfer activity before the window slams shut but says he will only make move if the player fits the bill.

The Rangers manager says the club are doing “everything we can” to secure new recruits but also admits more players leaving before midnight remains a “possibility”.

Gerrard is eyeing a centre forward with the news that Jermain Defoe will miss five weeks “at best” after picking up an injury during Wednesday night’s win over Ross County.

He said: “One thing I will not do is bring someone in for the sake of it, I will only do it if they are one of our targets who I believe will help us in the short and long-term.

“Until I get a signature there is nothing to say except we are doing everything we can. At the moment we have one recognised number nine and we have a lot of fixtures in the next few weeks.”

Hibernian confirm signing of Paul McGinn from St Mirren

Hibernian have confirmed the signing of versatile 29-year-old Paul McGinn.

The defender, who plays predominantly as a right-back but can play anywhere across the back and in midfield, has joined from St Mirren for an undisclosed fee.

McGinn, brother of Aston Villa and Scotland John, who lifted the Scottish Cup with Hibs in 2016, has signed an 18-month deal at Easter Road.

James Wilson leaves Aberdeen

Aberdeen striker James Wilson has left Pittodrie to sign for ambitious English League Two side Salford City.

St Mirren left back joins Barnsley on loan

St Mirren left-back Ethan Erhahon has joined English Championship side Barnsley on loan until the end of the season.

The 18-year-old has made 29 appearances for the Buddies.

Rangers move to sign Burnley forward Matej Vydra

Vydra: Rangers make move for Burnley forward.

Czech republic forward Matej Vydra could be set for a move to Ibrox as Rangers make a deadline day move to sign the Burnley player

The 27-year-old, who has 26 caps for his country, has found game time limited at The Clarets this season, making just nine appearances.

STV has learned that Rangers are hopeful of securing him on a six-month loan deal.

Motherwell reject bid for teenager James Scott

Robinson: Bid rejected for teenager

Motherwell have rejected a £700,000 bid from Hull for teenage forward James Scott.

Manager Steven Robinson has insisted the 19-year-old, who has hit six goals this season, is worth £1m.

Hearts sign Marcel Langer from Schalke 04

Hearts have completed the signing of German midfielder Marcel Langer from Bundesliga side Schalke 04.

The 22-year-old, who has signed a deal until the end of the season, becomes countryman Daniel Stendel’s fourth signing since replacing Craig Levein as manager at Tynecastle.

Rangers confirm Ianis Hagi on six-month loan

Rangers have confirmed the signing of attacking midfielder Ianis Hagi on a six-month loan deal.

The 21-year-old, son of Romania legend Gheorghe Hagi, is signing from Belgian side RC Genk.

Steven Gerrard’s title chasers also have an option to buy.

Kilmarnock looking for new faces as O’Donnell set to stay

Alex Dyer: Hoping for new recruitsSNS Group

Kilmarnock are hoping to bring in “two or three” new faces as Stephen O’Donnell looks set to stay.

The right-back has reportedly turned down a move to Oxford after being the subject of a £200,000 bid.

Manager Alex Dyer said: “There’s no update on Stephen O’Donnell’s situation. There was an enquiry for him yesterday but I spoke to him and he wants to stay at the club.

“Hopefully it will be a busy day today and we can get two or three in. It’s going to be a long day.”

Kilmarnock have also loaned Iain Wilson to Queen of the South for a second time.

Hamilton goalkeeper signs loan deal at Dunfermline

Championship club Dunfermline have completed the signing of Hamilton goalkeeper Owain Fon Williams.

The Wales international, who was back up during their run to the semi-finals of Euro 2016, has played 21 times for Accies since signing at the beginning of the season.

Aberdeen to offload goalless former Man Utd striker

Former Manchester United forward James Wilson is set to leave Aberdeen just six months after signing a permanent deal at Pittodrie.

Wilson, who initially joined in a short term loan from the EPL giants, has failed to score a single goal in 16 appearances this season.

English League Two side Salford City look set to complete the signing of the 24-year-old today.

Two in and one out for St Johnstone as EPL player signs on loan

St Johnstone have completed the signing of 22-year-old Bournemouth midfielder Matt Butcher on loan until the end of the season.

Tommy Wright: One out and two in for St Johnstone.

Tommy Wright’s side have also agreed a pre-contract agreement with Inverness player Shaun Rooney and terminated the loan deal of Latvian defender Madis Vihmann.

‘No brainer’ for former Rangers full-back as he signs for St Mirren

Former Rangers defender Lee Hodson has said it was a ‘no-brainer’ to return to Scottish football with St Mirren.

The 28-year-old right back, who played for Rangers between 2016 and 2019, completed his loan move to Paisley on Thursday.

Celtic Wanyama link as Spurs look to offload midfielder

Celtic have been linked with a potential last minute move for former midfield star Victor Wanyama.

Neil Lennon has previously stated that a move for the Kenyan was “unlikely” but English radio station TalkSport has reported this morning that a loan-move could be back on with the Scottish champions one of five teams interested.

Gerrard keen on loan deal for Hibs forward

Flo Kamberi linked with loan move to Rangers.

Rangers and Hibernian are in talks over a potential loan deal that would see Swiss forward Florian Kamberi sign for the Ibrox club.

Steven Gerrard has moved quickly to strengthen his options in attacking areas, with Jermain Defoe injured, and Kamberi, who has scored eight goals this season, could join until the end of the season.

Rangers closing in on Hagi

Rangers are closing in on a loan-deal for Romanian youngster Ianis Hagi from Belgian side RC Genk.

The 21-year-old, whose father is former Real Madrid and Galatasaray legend Gheorghe Hagi, is set to sign a six-month loan deal at Ibrox.

Business so far

Rangers are the only Premiership club yet to bring in a new player this month. But that could soon change with the Ibrox men linked with two new faces. Click here for a full recap of all the Ins and Outs since the window opened.

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