Transfer news: Celtic bidding battle, Rangers ‘false rumors,’ fresh Hearts deal, Hibs set to leave?
Hibs depart using cards
Jimmy Jeggo is reportedly planning to return to Australia, so it’s possible that he’s leaving Hibs. Luke Amos’s arrival at Easter Road is expected to further depress the 31-year-old Socceroo in the standings. According to FTBL, the midfielder may be returning to Australia to sign with Melbourne City, as Hibs is willing to let him go with only six months remaining on his deal.
“Wrong rumors” about Rangers
Philippe Clement has claimed that Rangers have been at the centre of “wrong rumours” during the January transfer window. The Ibrox club have been linked with a number of players including FC Twente left-back Gijs Smal, Vitesse winger Million Manhoef and Luca Langoni of Boca Juniors among others. Fabio Silva has already arrived on loan from Wolves while Mohamed Diomande is on the verge of completing a £4.5million move from FC Nordsjælland. Asked to speak about potential incomings and outgoings in the final week of the window, Clement said: “There are a lot of rumours, I have to say a lot of wrong rumours, much more wrong than right, but I cannot go into detail because then I’m talking all the time about rumours and I prefer to talk about football and working with the players to make them better.”
Aberdeen winger Vicente Besuijen has completed a loan move to Dutch second division side FC Emmen. The 22-year-old has has yet to feature under Barry Robson this season having fallen completely out of the first-team picture at Pittodrie. Aberdeen confirmed: “Vicente Besuijen has joined Eerste Divisie side FC Emmen on loan for the remainder of the season. Everyone at AFC wishes Vinny all the best during his time with FC Emmen.”
The most recent Hearts player to sign a new deal and pledge his future to the team is Craig Halkett. With the terms of his new contract, the defender will remain at Tynecastle Park through the summer of 2026. Halkett is nearing full fitness after a protracted injury and has just lately made a comeback. The fact that Halks has agreed to a new deal to remain with the team is yet another encouraging development, according to manager Steven Naismith. “In addition to his evident skill, he leads by example and is well-liked in the locker room. He struggled mightily with injuries the previous season, and it was evident that the club missed having him on the field during a trying time.
Celtic War of Bidding
In the last week of the January transfer window, Matt O’Riley, a midfielder for Celtic, is expected to be the target of intense transfer negotiations. The Daily Mail claims that a number of Premier League clubs in England are preparing to match Atletico Madrid’s offer for the 23-year-old.
Other teams are gearing up to put the Scottish champions to the test, although Celtic are set to turn down the La Liga team’s reported £20 million loan-to-buy deal on Wednesday. O’Riley has been playing for Celtic in great form this year, making 29 appearances and tallying 10 goals and 12 assists, including some outstanding performances in the Champions League. Celtic has an advantageous contract with the Danish international through 2027. Celtic will probably need to get a higher offer than the club record £25 million that was received for Jota’s summer transfer to Al-Ittihad in order to be persuaded to sell their star player during the current transfer window.
After a dismal stint at St Johnstone, Luke Jephcott has joined Newport of Sky Bet League Two, the Premiership team has confirmed. The former Plymouth striker made 11 appearances for Saints without scoring. Only seven minutes were played by the 23-year-old after Craig Levein assumed management of the Perth side.
Dundee loan termination
devoted Dundee full-back On loan to Inverness till the conclusion of the season is Cammy Kerr. Despite earning a testimonial match earlier this season and making 272 appearances for his childhood club, Kerr has only made four decisive Premiership starts under Tony Docherty. “Cammy Kerr remains under contract with Dundee Football Club until the summer of 2025,” the club said in a statement. With this loan move, he will have more chances to start regularly for the first team before heading back to Dundee in the summer. For the remainder of the Inverness season, Cammy has the best wishes from everyone at the club.
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