There’s nothing quite like a good transfer story to get the anticipation going – and thankfully, we have a lots of those today.
Huge money moves, big name transfers and a Dons star in need of a little protection.
Here are today’s top stories…
Top Stories
- Celtic have been handed a boost in their bid to sign Everton midfielder James McCarthy on loan after it emerged Crystal Palace and West Brom had been put off by his £15m price tag (Daily Record)
- Caley Thistle loan midfielder Larnell Cole is still inspired by the words and influence of Sir Alex Ferguson as he tries to revive his post-Manchester United career in Inverness (Press and Journal)
- Ross County midfielder Michael Gardyne reckons it’s only a matter of time before the Staggies start converting draws into victories (Press and Journal)
- After receiving a standing ovation from Rangers fans on Saturday, striker Joe Garner believes he has won over his critics – despite only scoring three goals in 15 appearances (Daily Express)
- The Scottish Government has urged the Scottish Football Association to launch an independent inquiry into historical child abuse in the game as the stream of allegations continues. (Daily Mail)
South of the Border
- Scot Andy Robertson has warned Hull City he could quit the club if they are relegated from the Premier League (Sun)
- Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho would like Paris St-Germain’s Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, 29, as a long-term replacement for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 35 (Daily Express)
- Paris St-Germain may move for Real Madrid’s Colombia star James Rodriguez, 25, as they seek to make a statement signing (Corriere dello Sport)
- Liverpool target Aaron Cresswell, 26, was pictured touching the Anfield sign as he walked on to the pitch to play for West Ham on Sunday (Metro)
- Antonio Valencia won Manchester United’s player of the month award for November – but the Old Trafford spent just £14.99 on his trophy (Daily Mail)
And Finally…
Aberdeen attacker Adam Rooney has called on referees to protect loan midfielder James Maddison.
The Dons endured a frustrating goalless draw against St Johnstone at Pittodrie on Saturday as they fell four points behind Rangers in the chase for second place.
Maddison was his side’s best hope of creating a clear cut chance but the Norwich City midfielder suffered for the cause after finding himself on the receiving end of several heavy challenges.
Rooney believes officials should be doing more to protect his team-mate
