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SPFL transfer latest: Manchester City kid to complete move to Celtic, Rangers to sign winger

Patrick Roberts, Cammy Smith, David Clarkson and John Souttar are all involved in today's transfer headlines
Patrick Roberts, Cammy Smith, David Clarkson and John Souttar are all involved in today's transfer headlines

It hasn’t been the most lively of days in the transfer window but Celtic are edging closer to a loan signing from Manchester City, while Dundee United face losing another of their highly rated youngsters and – talking of youngsters – a fourth Falkirk player has moved to Swansea.

Here’s a look at today’s top tales…

  • Blackburn Rovers and Hearts are reportedly among the clubs chasing highly rated Dundee United youngster John Souttar.
    The Jambos are rumoured to have had a £100,000 bid for the 19-year-old rejected. (Various)
  • St Mirren are looking to sign Aberdeen midfielder Cammy Smith on loan until the end of the season. (Sun)
  • Celtic are set to complete the signing of Manchester City youngster Patrick Roberts.
    The talented 18-year-old winger joined City for £11million last summer from Fulham and Sir Trevor Brooking has tipped him to help England win the 2020 World Cup. No pressure, young man! (Sun)
  • Dundee United have been dealt a blow after former Kilmarnock playmaker Alexei Eremenko rejected a move to Tannadice in order to join Finnish champions SJK. (Daily Express)
Alexei Eremenko will not be returning to Scotland
Alexei Eremenko will not be returning to Scotland
  • St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright has confirmed that Michael O’Halloran remains in his plans and says that the attacker is no closer to joining Rangers. (Various)
  • Rangers are on the verge of signing Wolves youngster Mekhi Leakock-McLeod.
    The winger joined the Ibrox club on trial last month and is expected to join the Ibrox side’s Under-20 squad. (HITC)
  • Leeds United are looking to sign former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady on loan from Everton. (Liverpool Echo)

Latest done deals

  • Former Aberdeen attacker Mitch Megginson has joined Alloa Athletic on a permanent deal from Raith Rovers.

  • St Mirren have signed David Clarkson, 30, from Motherwell on loan until the end of the season.
  • Dominique Malonga has completed his move from Hibernian to Italian side Pro Vercelli.

  • Swansea City have signed Falkirk youngster Ryan Blair for an undisclosed fee.
    The 19-year-old is the fourth Bairns youth academy product to move to Swansea, following Jay Fulton, Stephen Kingsley and Botti Biabi.

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  • Kieran Duffie, 23, has left Falkirk by mutual consent.The former Scotland under-21 international made over 100 appearances for the Bairns.
  • Rotherham United have signed Birmingham City’s former Caley Thistle midfielder Andrew Shinnie on loan until the end of the season.
  • East Fife have completed the signing of midfielder Brodie Gray, 18, from Kennoway Star Hearts on an 19-month-deal.

And down south

  • Manchester United are worried assistant manager Ryan Giggs will end his 28-year association with the club if he is overlooked as successor to boss Louis van Gaal. (Daily Mirror)
  • Former United and Arsenal striker Robin van Persie could become a Chelsea player as the Stamford Bridge club are weighing up a bid for the Fenerbahce frontman. (Daily Express)
    Chelsea have quoted Newcastle a £12m fee to sign striker Loic Remy. (Daily Mail)
  • Alexandre Pato is set to join Chelsea on loan with the champions agreeing to sign the Brazil striker for £15m in the summer if he is a hit. (Various)
  • Chelsea will demand at least £80million before even thinking about selling Eden Hazard. (Sun)