A delayed deadline for players to leave for the Africa Cup of Nations has had an impact on Celtic and Rangers, while Dundee United could lose a January transfer target to Olympiacos.
A rule change by world governing body FIFA means Tunisia’s Sebastian Tunekti, DR Congo’s Michel Angie Balikwisha and Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho will be able to take part in the competition celtics SuperSports Cup final matchup st mirren before being released to play in the Africa Cup of Nations. (Glasgow Times)
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It remains to be seen whether rangers Mohamed Diomande and Nasser Djiga to feature in Scottish Premiership clash Hibernianthis comes amid a new deadline for the release of players for the Africa Cup of Nations. (log)
strasbourg Striker and captain Emmanuel Emegha, who recently signed a pre-contract agreement to join Chelsea, has been disciplined and left out of the squad for the weekend’s clash with Toulouse, but the 22-year-old will now feature in the Ligue 1 clash with Toulouse Aberdeen. (The Scotsman)
olympiacos Already linked to relocation Dundee United Target Galymazhan Kenzhebek, Kazakhstan winger, whose contract expires Jeremiah Semi At the end of the year, the Greek league leaders will be able to outbid the Tannadice club if they pursue their interest. (log)
Real Betis They have shown interest in the Moroccan forward just four months after Hamza Igamane was sold Lille go through rangersBut the 23-year-old’s value has soared since his £9.6million exit from Ibrox. (Fichayes)
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Dunfermline Athletic Manager Neil Lennon says the Scottish Championship club are determined to bolster their attacking options in January amid concerns over potential recall Falkirk Barney Stewart on loan due to injury to Ross McKeever. (“Courier”)
st johnstone Manager Seamus Varakari will not change his plans for the January transfer window due to the Championship leaders’ recent dip in form. (“Courier”)
a long awaited decision Dundee’s A new stadium will not be built in Camperdown this year after the city council’s last committee meeting of 2025 was canceled with no business items on the agenda. (“Courier”)
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Owner Alan Savage, who has secured planning permission for the Caledonian Stadium transformation, said the League One club will treat their current home as if they are not relocating, despite the search for a new site. (News & Journals)
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st johnstone Boss Adam Webber says the Championship leaders have been concerned about the club’s financial position and risk of bankruptcy for more than a century. (“Courier”)