Celtic winger Scott Sinclair looks to be heading for the Parkhead exit as he completed a medical with Preston this afternoon.
The Englishman was granted permission to open talks with the Championship side and it appears the move is gathering some speed.
But Celtic are looking to make additions of their own as they are firmly in the hunt for a striker.
They have reportedly made a concrete approach for Le Havre star Tino Kadewere as Andraz Sporar remains a transfer target.
Stoke City star Tyrese Campbell is also on the Hoops radar but face competition from Rangers for his signature.
The Light Blues' priority this month is for Steven Gerrard and Ross Wilson to trim a bloated squad.
However, they could be forced to fend off interest from Arsenal, Aston Villa and Sheffield United for Glen Kamara.
Reports down south claim Newcastle United are keen on Alfredo Morelos and James Tavernier.
Meanwhile, Hearts are having a busy day as Daniel Stendel rings the changes around Tynecastle. Christophe Berra and Glenn Whelan have been axed while Jorg Sievers has been confirmed as the German's new assistant.
Kyle Lafferty also declared his interest in a return to the Jambos.
Dylan McGeouch is on the verge of signing for Aberdeen as Derek McInnes looks to finally be closing in on one of his long-term transfer targets.
Key Events
Rovers eye Jones
Blackburn Rovers are weighing up a move for Rangers winger Jordan Jones.
Former Celtic boss Tony Mowbray, now in charge of the championship club, is a huge admirer of the Northern Ireland star.
He could now be ready to test the resolve of Rangers with a move for the ex-Kilmarnock star, possibly a loan deal until the end of the campaign with a view to a permanent deal.
Blackburn boss Mowbray has worked briefly with Jones, 25, at Middlesbrough and is an admirer of his pacy play, delivery from the wings and ability to unlock defences.
Klimala on Celtic's radar
Celtic are on the trail of £3.5 million-rated Polish striker Patryk Klimala.
Record Sport understands the highly-rated Jagiellonia Bialystok hitman is among the list of attackers on the Parkhead radar as they hunt new faces during the transfer window.
Klimala is under consideration having burst into the spotlight at his club with seven goals in 16 appearances this term.
The 21-year-old has caught the attention of European scouts with Italians Genoa having been credited with an interest and German Bundesliga sides eyeing his progress.
McGeouch salutes McInnes
McGeouch is in line to make his debut in the home Scottish Cup clash with Dumbarton in the first game after the winter break.
And he can’t wait to get started with his new team and admits McInnes played a key role in convincing him to head north.
It has been a mad few days but I’m delighted to finally get up here and get everything sorted.
There were a lot of highs and lows last year. I have great memories and met a lot of good people but the last few months have been a bit frustrating so hopefully I can kick on again and get a run of games.
It was a big part of my decision to come up here. I spoke to Derek a few times over the years before I went down south he was on the phone trying to get me to come but I had my heart set on going to England.
When I heard he was interested I was delighted and finally we’ll get to work together.
Aberdeen land McGeouch
New arrival Dylan McGeouch will fly out to Dubai with his Aberdeen team-mates after sealing a two-and-a-half-year deal at Pittodrie.
Derek McInnes - who has also stepped up his bid to land Matty Kennedy on a pre-contract from St Johnstone - finally landed his long-term target McGeouch after agreeing a deal with Sunderland to land the midifielder.
The Scotland cap headed north on Tuesday for his medical at Aberdeen’s Cormack Park before finalising his switch.
The 26-year-old becomes the first signing of the Dave Cormack era and will head to the Middle East for their winter training camp.
Aberdeen boss McInnes has been a long-term of admirer and lost out to the Black Cats when he left Hibs
READ MORE: Dylan McGeouch seals Aberdeen transfer from Sunderland as Dons step up Matty Kennedy pursuit
Livi land Schofield
Livingston have landed keeper Ryan Schofield on a six-month loan deal from Huddersfield.
The 20-year-old have previously spent time on loan with Telford and Notts County but will spend the second half of the season with the Lions - reports the West Lothian Courier’s Callum Carson.
Gary Holt was keen on Motherwell keeper Trevor Carson but the Northern Irishman penned a new two-year deal at Fir Park on Tuesday.
Young offered Serie A chance
Ashley Young could be handed the chance to move to Serie A with just six months remaining on his Manchester United deal.
The Telegraph report the 34-year-old will be offered the chance to move to Italy if an offer emerges.
Young was a transfer target for Inter last year and the versatile former England international could pursue the chance for a fresh start.
Rangers in fresh Majer and Maric link
Rangers are tracking Lovro Majer and Mirko Maric - according to reports in Croatia.
Balkan football journalist Flip Moshov claims the Ibrox club are ‘interested’ in signing the duo as they look to strengthen their squad in January.
Record Sport revealed the Light Blues were on the trail of Osijek striker Maric last summer but a move never materialised, while Dinamo Zagreb star Majer has been previously linked with a possible Ibrox switch during this window.
Full story: Rangers in fresh Lovro Majer and Mirko Maric transfer link but are sent price tag warning
DONE DEAL FOR DAVIDSON!
Celtic have beaten off competition from Leicester City and West Ham to land talented teenager Bruno Davidson.
Record Sport can reveal the 15-year-old has tonight signed a three-year deal with the Hoops.
Davidson also had offers from the English Premiership pair but believes he is best suited to remain in Scotland.
Full story: Bruno Davidson seals Celtic transfer as in-demand winger pens three-year deal
Sinclair to Preston latest
Scott Sinclair looks to be on the verge of joining Preston.
Record Sport revealed that the Hoops outcast was granted permission to open talks with the English side as he travelled back from Celtic’s mid-season camp in Dubai.
And it’s now understood he was having a medical at Deepdale this afternoon as he looks set to leave the Premiership champions.
Kadewere update
The agent of in-demand Tino Kadewere insists he is the only man working on any deal to potentially land the Le Havre striker a new club in Janaury.
Reports in France claimed Premiership champions Celtic and Al-Rayan have both made ‘concrete approaches’ for the striker who has netted 17 goals in 19 games in Ligue 2 this season. With the Qatari side understood to have tabled an €8m bid.
Interest is heating up in the Zimbabwe international with Brazilian side Flamengo also monitoring the 24-year-old after his goal-laden start to the season.
And now Jihed Taniche, who represents Kadewere, insists reports elsewhere of secondary agents being involved in any potential exit deal are wide of the mark.
DONE DEAL!
Trevor Carson has signed a new two-year deal with Motherwell.
The Northern Irish international had pre-contract offers from Livingston and St Mirren and was also attracting strong interest from Aberdeen.
The 31-year-old, however, has decided to extend his three year stay at Fir Park.
Aston Villa consider Benteke reunion
Aston Villa have ‘contacted’ Crystal Palace over a potential move for striker Christian Benteke.
The Premier League side are searching for a talisman to replace Wesley after his season-ending knee injury.
And the Birmingham Mail are reporting that Dean Smith’s side would be keen on a reunion with Benteke, who spent three years with Villa from 2012-15.
Transfer implications of Mallan injury
Hibs boss Jack Ross provided an update on Stevie Mallan’s injury.
The midfielder aggravated the long-standing problem against Hearts and as a result hasn’t travelled to Spain for his side’s mid-season training camp.
And Ross admitted the severity of the issue could have an impact on Hibs’ activity in the January transfer window.
READ MORE: Stevie Mallan Hibs injury update and how it could determine Jack Ross’ January transfer business
DONE DEAL FOR HEARTS!
Hearts have confirmed the appointment of Jorg Sievers as Daniel Stendel’s new assistant manager.
The 54 year-old has left his position as goalkeeping coach at Hannover 96, where he played and worked with Stendel , to become the Jambos’ number two.
READ: Jorg Sievers confirmed as Hearts’ new assistant manager as he links up with Daniel Stendel again
DONE DEAL!
St Mirren have completed their second signing of the day with the capture of Jamie McGrath.
The 23-year-old winger joins on a two-and-a-half year deal from Dundalk.
His arrival follows the signing of Connor McCarthy earlier on Tuesday.
Rangers handed Taylor boost
Charlton are willing to listen to offers for Lyle Taylor after he turned down a new deal at the club.
Rangers have been linked with a move for the former Partick Thistle and Falkirk frontman.
And now Sky Sports say Charlton have withdrawn their offer after he turned down an initial two-and-a-half year deal that would have saw him earn significantly more than he currently does.
Rangers might take a look at Taylor as a back-up option to Alfredo Morelos and Jermain Defoe.
Rangers confirm Grezda exit
We knew he was gone and now Rangers have confirmed the exit of Eros Grezda.
He returns to Osijek for an undisclosed fee and it seems fair to say that Rangers aren’t bothered going by the club’s statement.
It said:
RANGERS can today confirm that Albanian attacker Eros Grezda has joined NK Osijek on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee.
Grezda joined the club in 2018 from Osijek and made 16 appearances for the club after making his debut against Dundee in September that year.
Celtic make 'concrete Kadewere approach'
Reports in France claim Celtic have approached Le Havre over striker Tino Kadewere.
The 24-year-old Zimbabwe international has scored 17 goals in 19 Ligue 1 appearances this term.
According to RMC Sport, Le Havre are resigned to losing Kadewere long-term but it’s said any permanent January deal would involve the player being loaned back for the rest of the season.
Celtic and Qatar Stars League side Al-Rayan are claimed to have made ‘concrete’ moves to sign Kadewere, with the latter allegedly already making two bids in the region of €8million.
Grezda makes Rangers farewell statement
Rangers flop Eros Grezda admits his time in Glasgow didn’t go as planned but insists he still wants his old team-mates to win the title.
The Albanian hasn’t played for Rangers since a 3-0 win over Motherwell last April and has been allowed to return to Croatian outfit Osijek.
Steven Gerrard and Mark Allen signed the winger for £2million in the summer of 2018 but a mixture of injuries and off-field problems meant he never got a regular run in the team.
The club are yet to confirm his exit but he has signed a deal to return to his old side and he took to social media to wish his Ibrox pals the best of luck.
READ MORE: Eros Grezda issues Rangers farewell statement as Albanian flop makes Osijek return
DONE DEAL! Saints sign McCarthy
St Mirren have completed the signing of Conor McCarthy from Cork City.
The 21-year-old joins on a two-and-a-half year deal and is a replacement for Sean McLoughlin, who returned to Hull.
Jim Goodwin said:
“Conor ticks all the boxes.
“With Sean McLoughlin going back to Hull it was a position that we had to bring in at least one.
“Conor is one that we looked at in the summer but couldn’t do anything about it then. But with the Irish League finishing in November we were able to put things in motion and thankfully we have been able to agree a deal with Cork City and with Conor.
“I have seen him in the flesh, Gus has seen him in the flesh and we have watched a lot of footage on him. The references that we got from people that I know over there were fantastic as well.”
Hearts duo extend loans
Hearts youngster’s Chris Hamilton and Daniel Baur have extended their loan stints at Cowdenbeath and Bonnyrigg Rose, respectively.
EXCLUSIVE: Dons open McGeouch talks
Aberdeen have been given permission to open talks with Dylan McGeouch.
Sources in the North-East of England have confirmed Sunderland have given the green light for the Scotland cap to travel north.
A deal has been agreed between the two clubs and if McGeouch can thrash out terms then it will see him move to Pittodrie on a permanent basis.
READ MORE: Dylan McGeouch set for Aberdeen transfer talks as Sunderland give Dons the green light
EXCLUSIVE: Stubbs returns to Boro
Hamilton have been dealt a blow as Middlesbrough are about to recall Sam Stubbs.
Boro will trigger a recall option this month and now he will be sent out to Dutch side ADO Den Haag.
It is a major disappointment for Accies head coach Brian Rice as the 21-year-old was an impressive performer in the first half of the season as they battle for Premiership survival.
Hamilton had him on a season-long loan but there was a recall that Boro have decided to use.
The move will allow Stubbs to get top-team exposure in Holland and also the English Championship side to recoup more of his wages.
READ MORE: Sam Stubbs transfer blow for Hamilton as Middlesbrough trigger recall option
Incredible Conte figures revealed
Chelsea have paid out more than £26million over the sacking of Antonio Conte.
The Premier League club’s latest accounts show the Stamford Bridge outfit paid a total of £26.6million, in compensation to former manager Conte and his backroom staff and legal costs.
Conte was sacked by Chelsea in July 2018 after two years at the helm, and was later replaced by Maurizio Sarri.of £26.6million relate to changes in respect of the men’s team management and coaching staff, together with associated legal costs,” read Chelsea’s latest set of published accounts, for the year ending June 30, 2019.
Chelsea have paid more than £90million in compensation to sacked managers since Roman Abramovich took ownership of the club in 2004.
Curry returns to Boro
The forward scored twice in 15 appearances for Inverness during his six month loan spell.
Henderson set for Verona exit
Former Celtic and Hibs midfielder Liam Henderson is set to leave Hellas Verona on loan and drop back to Serie B.
The midfielder has struggled for game time since getting promoted to Serie A and Perugia are looking to bring him to the club.
Henderson became the first Scot to play in Serie A for 33 years, since Graeme Souness starred for Sampdoria, this season when he played for Verona in the opening fixture against Bologna.
But the 23-year-old, who has complained about being overlooked for Scotland, has not started a game since the start of September and hasn’t featured at all since appearing as a sub against Inter Milan in November.
READ MORE: Liam Henderson set for Verona exit as Perugia eye loan move for out-of-favour midfielder
Aberdeen still want Leigh deal
Aberdeen are still hoping to complete the permanent singing of Greg Leigh this month despite his broken leg.
The left back has impressed on loan from NAC Breda but isn’t expected to playa gain until March after his injury.
But McInnes said:
I will sit down with Greg over the coming weeks and if it is something he is keen to do then we will try and get that resolved.
Hearts confirm Whelan exit
Hearts have confirmed Glenn Whelan has left the club by mutual consent.
The veteran midfielder is the first casualty of Daniel Stendel’s overhaul after being deemed surplus to requirements.
The club issued a statement on Tuesday morning wishing the Irishman all the best.
Glenn Whelan has today left Heart of Midlothian Football Club by mutual agreement.
The Republic of Ireland midfielder made 17 appearances during his four-month spell in Gorgie.
The club wishes Glenn well in the future.
Bruno blow for Celtic
Celtic look ready to miss out on Brazilian defender Fabricio Bruno as he nears a move to Red Bull Bragantino.
The 24-year-old Cruizeiro defender had been in dispute with his club in a bid to force a move to Glasgow and the Hoops have also been warned about missing out on other targets such as Andraz Sporar and Ismaila Soro.
However, Cruzeiro have now found a solution to Bruno’s dispute with them by agreeing to sell him to Serie B champions Red Bull Bragantino, who are now backed financially by the energy soft drinks giants and will play in Serie A for the first time in their history.
READ MORE: Fabricio Bruno transfer blow for Celtic as Cruzeiro defender nears Red Bull move
Forrest's transfer fear
James Forrest has revealed the transfer window fear that drives him on at Celtic.
The Hoops winger admits he takes notice when the club are linked with new players in the market.
