Here are the top Scottish transfer stories, rumours and gossip on Friday morning, including the latest news from Rangers, Celtic, St Mirren and Motherwell.
St Mirren complete signing of ‘instant number one’
St Mirren have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Shamal George from EFL League One outfit Wycombe Wanderers. The former Livingston goalkeeper has penned a deal that will see him spend the season on loan at the SMiSA Stadium, though his parent club do have an option to recall him in January if required.
“Shamal is someone we’ve looked at for a number of years,” said manager Stephen Robinson. “Unfortunately had been unable to get him in the two attempts we made. Shamal comes with real experience of this league after his time at Livingston. We think he can be an instant number one at this level.
“We can get Peter Urminsky out on loan and we believe that will really develop him as he needs games. Shamal will have real competition from Ryan Mullen for that number one spot.”
The Buddies have also announced the signing of Miguel Freckleton on a permanent deal from Sheffield United, while youngster Callum Penman has signed for Queen of the South on a season-long loan.
Motherwell reject approach
Motherwell have rejected a six-figure transfer offer for striker Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, according to a report from Sky Sports. The Australian forward scored five goals in 16 league appearances for the Fir Park outfit last season, which had alerted Norwegian club Viking FK to them to the 26-year-old forward.
Signed following a prolific spell with A-League side Newcastle Jets last summer, he was capped by the Socceroos in 2024, with the striker handed his international debut against Palestine at HBF Park. Viking FK are believed to have launched a bid of around £800,00, but that offer was rebuffed instantly, with the bid falling ‘well short’ of Motherwell’s valuation of the player.
Meanwhile, head coach Jens Berthel Askou has denied claims that teenager wonderkid Lennon Miller is in Italy discussing a move away from the club, saying: “There’s nothing new on Lennon. He wasn’t able to be here tonight but we will hopefully see him tomorrow.
“There are a lot of rumours about Lennon Miller, and I’ve heard a lot of funny stories and rumours, but the thing is he’s still a Motherwell player and we’re very happy to have him here. When there’s something concrete to comment on, we will.”
Celtic ‘miss out’ on target
Celtic look set to miss out on the signing of CFR Cluj hitman Louis Munteanu, after reports in the player’s homeland claiming he is close to making a move to Ligue 1 side Lille.
