Scottish Football transfer deadline day RECAP: Celtic, Hibs and Rangers land key targets, youngster quits Hearts, Dons sign two and Dundee Utd bring in Scotland cap

A blow-by-blow account of the final day of the summer transfer window
All the latest from around the SPFL. Picture: SNSAll the latest from around the SPFL. Picture: SNS
All the latest from around the SPFL. Picture: SNS

The summer transfer window is now closed after a relatively uneventful deadline day.

Celtic, Hibs, and Rangers all landed their key targets while Aberdeen strengthened with a pair of signings, Dundee United pulled off something of a coup with the loan signing of a Scotland internationalist, and a promising youngster surprisingly quit Hearts to move to the Spanish third tier.

Relive all the signings and rumours with our recap below

Scottish Football LIVE: Transfer deadline day as it happened

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It’s transfer deadline day in Scotland. We will have all the latest throughout the day as it happens.

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Celtic near left-back deal

Diego Laxalt will  be joining Celtic, according to reports in Italy.

The Uruguayan left sided player will sign on loan from AC Milan.

Celtic have been scouring the market for a left-back to replace Boli Bolingoli and have been linked with a number of options.

Rangers to make surprise midfielder move

It’s the rumour which won’t go away, Bongani Zungu to Rangers.

The South African midfielder is set to finally move to Ibrox, according to L’Equipe.

Zungu had been near a deal earlier in the window but Rangers pulled the plug due to fitness concerns.

However, they are understood to have agreed a deal with Amiens amidst interest from Turkey.

Celtic target set for France move

Juventus full-back Mattia De Sciglio rejected a move to Celtic over the weekend it was reported.

He is now on the verge of joining French club Lyon after manager Rudi Garcia requested his signing with his ability to play on either flank.

Hibs to sign Magennis

Hibs are set to complete the signing of Kyle Magennis today.

The St Mirren midfielder watched Jack Ross’ men in action on Friday after a deal was agreed between the two clubs.

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Celtic target arrives for medical

Diego Laxalt is closing in on his move to Celtic.

The player has arrived in London for a medical, according to Sky Sports News reporter Anthony Joseph.

A loan deal with a possible option to buy is expected to be agreed.

Rangers rejected in Bacuna pursuit

Huddersfield Town have rejected an approach from Rangers for attacking midfielder Juninho Bacuna.

According to reporter Alan Nixon, the Ibrox club made a loan move.

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