There’s nothing quite like a good transfer story to get the adrenaline going – and thankfully, we have a lots of those today.
Huge money moves, big name transfers and the transfer window finally (finally!) open.
Here are today’s top stories…
Top Stories
- Aberdeen defender Andy Considine has emerged as a transfer target for Rangers. The 29-year-old is in the final months of his contract at Pittodrie. (Press and Journal)
- Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes says Dons reckons number one Joe Lewis is the best goalkeeper he has worked with. (Press and Journal)
- Rangers are on the verge of finalising two loan signings as 20-year-old midfielder Emerson Hyndman arrives in Glasgow for a medical. Arsenal’s Jon Toral, on loan at Granada, is set to join him at the club’s training ground on Monday. (Scotsman)
- Rangers are set to launch an audacious bid to land Premier League star Saido Berahino – for just £500k. (Press and Journal)
- Celtic are keen to bring in versatile Liverpool defender Joe Gomez, according to reports. (Various)
- Caley Thistle defender Carl Tremarco is ready to stand up to the task of trying to lift Inverness off the bottom of the Premiership. (Press and Journal)
- Hearts have made contact with Northern Ireland international centre-half Aaron Hughes to offer the free agent a contract until the end of the season. (Scotsman)
- Former Dons star Jamie Langfield has revealed his revulsion today after hoaxers phoned in a bomb scare at his daughter’s school. (Press and Journal)
- The Dons spent almost £100,000 policing matches at Pittodrie last season. (Press and Journal)
South of the Border
- French champions Paris St-Germain are preparing a £60m summer bid for Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez. (Maxifoot)
- Manchester City are to renew their interest in Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte, 22, after being spurned last summer. (Mirror)
- Barcelona’s Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic, 28, is close to joining Manchester City.(Jutarnji List)
- Chelsea’s Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi, 23, could join Swansea City on loan as part of a deal for Spain striker Fernando Llorente, 31, to move to Stamford Bridge. (South Wales Evening Post)
- Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, 28, says he wants reassurances over Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger’s future before he commits to signing a new contract at the club. (Kicker)
And Finally…
Dons fans have been voted the best travelling supporters in Scotland.
The Red Army came top in a nationwide poll organised by the Scottish Football Association which asked supporters to name the best away fans.
Fans in the Granite City have been praised for the loyal support in the face of postponed matches and kick-off times re-arranged to suit live television broadcasts.