With fixture lists now finalised and the deadline for European registrations looming, clubs could be forgiven for being keen to get all their pre-season business finalised.
With that in mind, it’s been a busy day of activity, with a number of deals being done and a few new rumours flying.
Here are today’s top stories…
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Top Stories
Croatian midfielder Niko Kranjcar is set to be unveiled this week as Rangers manager Mark Warburton’s latest summer recruit. (Scottish Daily Mail)
Rangers have opened talks with former Crystal Palace defender Adrian Mariappa, while former Huddersfield striker James Vaughan has emerged as another signing target. (Scottish Daily Mail)
Aberdeen midfielder Kenny McLean believes making the group stages of the Europa League must be the aim for Aberdeen this season. (Press and Journal)
Neil Lennon offered to help Brendan Rodgers settle into life at Celtic – despite being beaten to the job by the former Liverpool boss. (Daily Record)
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Done deals
Aberdeen goalkeeper Aaron Lennox has joined Scottish Championship side Raith Rovers on loan. The 23-year-old Australian will join up with Gary Locke’s squad for pre-season training today. (Press and Journal)
Aberdeen have secured starlet Frank Ross on a new two-year deal. The Scotland Under-19 international put pen to paper at the club’s pre-season training camp in St Andrews. (Press and Journal)
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South of the Border
Wayne Rooney, 30, is ready to sign a new contract so he can finish his career as a Manchester United player. (The Sun)
Reports say Watford have rejected a renewed £25million bid from Premier League champions Leicester for striker Troy Deeney. (Watford Observer)
Sunderland are set to make an offer for former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko. They hope £11million will be enough to secure his services. (Mail on Sunday)
West Brom and Aston Villa want to sign Wales striker Hal Robson-Kanu. The 27-year-old is a free agent after leaving Reading. (Daily Star Sunday)
Liverpool’s Slovakia centre-half Martin Skrtel, 31, has agreed a three-year contract with Roma. (Sunday Express)
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And Finally…
Former Wales international Ched Evans has joined English League One side Chesterfield – despite facing a retrial over rape allegations.The former Manchester City striker had a conviction for rape quashed in April this year but will face a retrial on October 4. (Press and Journal)
A number of Scottish clubs have found out who they will be playing in Europe this season. Aberdeen face a trip to Luxembourg in the first round of the Europa League. (Press and Journal)
