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
- There can be no mistakes when the Dons host Stranraer in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup on Saturday, according to manager Derek McInnes. (Press and Journal)
- The Dons are bracing themselves for a repeat bid from Cardiff City for star man Jonny Hayes after an initial £500,000 bid was turned down. (Evening Express)
- Malaury Martin has signed for Hearts on a three-and-a-half year deal, the Tynecastle club have confirmed. (Various)
- Manchester United are tracking 19-year-old Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney, who is making his way back from a two-month lay-off with an ankle injury. (Various)
- Caley Thistle have signed Estonian international forward Henri Anier. (Press and Journal)
- Rangers assistant manager David Weir believes even £100m would not guarantee reeling in Celtic as he stressed there was no quick fix available at Ibrox (Daily Mail)
- Former Celtic midfielder Stiliyan Petrov claims his former club are so far ahead of their domestic rivals they can become the first Scottish club to win back-to-back trebles. (Daily Express)
- Ross County forward Alex Schalk says thoughts about his future are on hold, insisting he has unfinished business with the Staggies. (Press and Journal)
South of the Border
- Manchester City have held talks with Barcelona over a £100m move for Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 29. (Sun)
- City will give Guardiola £250m to spend in order to turn the club into champions again. (Daily Star)
- Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 28, interests both Barcelona and his former club Atletico Madrid. (Independent)
- Lyon have had an improved £13m bid for 22-year-old Dutch forward Memphis Depay rejected by Manchester United. (Daily Mail)
And Finally…
Aberdeen Football Club’s vice-chairman has urged the public to “judge on the facts” as the proposals for a new £50million stadium were lodged.
The detailed planning application for a 20,000-seater stadium, football academy with outdoor pitches and pavilion has now been lodged for at Kingsford, between Kingswells and Westhill.
The document also gives details on the access roads, parking, landscaping and engineering works around the 61-acre site.