Scottish Football Transfer News: Rangers star speaks on future, Celtic get Ibrox missile apology, Aberdeen defender to exit, Hearts plan Colts bid
Now attention switches back to the domestic scene with the final round of pre-split Premiership fixtures with five taking place on Saturday.
Here is all the latest headlines, news and transfer speculation pertaining to Scottish football and the SPFL:
McGregor on Rangers future
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Hide AdAllan McGregor remained coy on his future at Rangers. The goalkeeper is out of contract at the end of the season with no extension yet agreed, The 40-year-old’s form has been questioned by fans at times but he remains the club’s No.1. He said: "We just need to wait and see what happens. When you get to this age it's a case of, it's not year-by-year. It's day-by-day, hour-by-hour. I'm not really thinking about that just now.” (BT Sport)
Celtic get Rangers apology
Rangers have apologised to Celtic over the bottle-throwing incidents from Sunday's encounter between the sides at Ibrox. A broken bottle was thrown onto the pitch, while Celtic players had to dodge a missile and a member of the club's backroom staff was hit by one. Celtic's supporter liaison officer confirmed an apology was made when asked on social media. (Various)
No disrespect meant by Celtic ace
Celtic star Giorgis Giakoumakis has said he didn't mean any disrespect with comments made prior to his club's 2-1 victory over Rangers on Sunday. Ibrox ace Ryan Jack was miffed when the Greek striker claimed his side were better than their rivals in every department. Giakoumakis insisted he made those comments because he believes in his team. He said: “I didn't make these comments to make anyone angry or feel disrespected by me. I can say also now that we play very good football and I believe in my team.” (Various)
Defender to leave Aberdeen
Aberdeen boss Jim Goodwin has revealed defender Mikey Devlin will leave the club in the summer. The centre-back last played for the club towards the end of 2020 having been hampered with injury issues and recently suffered a setback. Goodwin said: “It’s been a very difficult time for Mikey so we’re giving him a little bit of time with his family just to get his head right. But I’ve had that conversation with Mikey with regards to next season – and Mikey will be moving on from Aberdeen in the summer.” (The Scotsman)
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