ROSS COUNTY have agreed a fee for Hibernian striker Oli Shaw, Derek McInnes wants more January recruits and Estonia internationalist Mihkel Ainsalu is on trial at Easter Road.
Lennon gives injury update
Celtic's crocked trio of Kristoffer Ajer, Hatem Elhamed and Nir Bitton are all progressing well with their recoveries from their respective injuries according to Neil Lennon. Ajer is expected to return to the starting line-up against Kilmarnock this evening, Elhamed is due back in action for the champions earlier than expected and Bitton - who came off injured during Saturday's 2-1 win over Partick Thistle - has only strained his hamstring, after initial reports suggested that he had torn it.
McInnes targets further signings
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes is hopeful of bringing in more players before the transfer window closes at the end of the month, but admits a deal to bring in Matty Kennedy - who signed a pre-contract agreement with the Dons - in January may not go through. “Obviously I would like [to have him here now] as there’s obviously an urgency for any manager to make the necessary changes," he said. “We’ve got one or two other things in the pipeline that we could maybe do. I am keen to make two or three changes."
Omeonga: I burned bridges to seal Hibs return
Hibernian midfielder Stephane Omeonga has insisted that incurring the wrath of indignant Italian side Cosenza and being subjected to online abuse was a small price to pay after securing a loan return to Easter Road. “When I told them that I had changed my mind and was going to Hibs, they were pretty angry," he said. "People were saying bad things about me on social media and stuff but that’s just football. The minute the chance to come back here was on the table it was impossible to turn down.”
Hendry completes Melbourne City switch
Celtic defender Jack Hendry has joined Australian A-League side Melbourne City on loan, report the Scottish Sun. Hendry, 24, said: "It’s an exciting prospect to come to another league across the globe and play football and for the time I am at the club, I’m fully committed to achieving success at Melbourne City."
Hibs hit with double injury blow
After receiving news that midfielder Stevie Mallan will be sidelined for two months through injury, Hibs manager Jack Ross has been dealt another injury blow with defenders Ryan Porteous and Jason Naismith both out for a "significant period of time". The Daily Record are reporting that Naismith has damaged his knee ligaments and could be out for six months, while Porteous has sustained a knee injury that will require surgery.
Partick Thistle bring in Celtic defender
Lee O'Connor, the former Manchester United defender who moved to Celtic last summer, will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Firhill. The 19-year-old right-back said: "You see a lot of players who just fall away because they're playing too many reserve games and it's not real football. This is something I wanted to do and I'm excited to get going."
Shaw set for County?
Hibernian striker Oli Shaw is set to complete a permanent move to Ross County, according to the Scottish Sun. Reports claim that the two clubs have agreed a fee for the 21-year-old forward, with St Mirren also said to be interested.
Hibs run rule over Estonian internationalist
Mihkel Ainsalu, the 23-year-old midfielder, is on trial at Easter Road as the club mull over a permanent deal for the Estonian internationalist. The Edinburgh Evening News are reporting that the president of Ainsalu's parent club FC Flora confirmed that the trial was taking place: "The club is reviewing whether he is a good fit for them."
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