Queen’s Park has been busy preparing for the upcoming League Cup action, having already played two pre-season games. Their latest match against Celtic ended in a 6-4 defeat, but one player stood out – young striker Ruari Paton. Paton, who joined Queen’s Park from Queen of the South last summer, has been in fine form, scoring 22 goals in his first season with the club. However, it seems that his time with Queen’s Park may be coming to an end, as EFL club Port Vale is reportedly ready to make a six-figure bid for the Irishman.
With Paton’s potential departure looming, Queen’s Park has wasted no time in securing reinforcements. They have recently signed free agent Zak Rudden, a former Rangers player who spent the last season on loan at Raith Rovers. Rudden will be looking to make an impact and help Queen’s Park secure their third promotion in four years, after their impressive rise through the Scottish football tiers from 2021 to 2023.
Despite a disappointing 2023/24 season where they finished eighth in the league, Queen’s Park is determined to bounce back and make a strong push for promotion. The potential loss of Paton is a blow, but the addition of Rudden shows that the club is actively working to strengthen their squad for the challenges ahead.
As the deal with Port Vale inches closer to completion, Queen’s Park fans will be keeping a close eye on the situation. Paton’s departure would be a loss, but with the arrival of Rudden and other potential signings on the horizon, the club is looking to build a competitive team for the upcoming season. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story and all the latest news and transfers in Scottish football.