The Scottish Premiership transfer window is now open, and clubs are gearing up for a busy summer of activity. With Celtic looking to build on their title-winning season under Brendan Rodgers and Rangers facing a massive rebuild under Philippe Clement, there is plenty of excitement ahead. Hearts, Kilmarnock, and St Mirren will also be looking to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season.
Let’s take a closer look at what each club needs to focus on during this summer transfer window:
Aberdeen:
After a disappointing season, Aberdeen will be looking to bounce back under new manager Jimmy Thelin. The club will need to bring in some fresh faces while also retaining key players like Bojan Miovski and Stefan Gartenmann. Summer recruitment will be crucial for Aberdeen to return to competing for European places.
Celtic:
Celtic will be looking to hold onto their prized assets like Matt O’Riley while also strengthening in key areas like goalkeeper, left-back, and striker. The club is also looking to lower the fee for Bernardo and is monitoring players like Luke McCowan. Outgoings will also be important to trim the squad and make room for new signings.
Dundee:
After an impressive top-six finish, Dundee will be looking to build on their success by holding onto key players like Lyall Cameron and Luke McCowan. The club will also need to bolster their defense after conceding 68 goals last season.
Dundee United:
Dundee United will be aiming for a top-six finish in the upcoming season after securing their return to the top-flight. Manager Jim Goodwin has already made some changes to the squad and will be looking to make more signings to achieve their goals.
Hearts:
Hearts will be hoping to hold onto star striker Lawrence Shankland while adding more goals to their squad. The club has already made some early additions and will be looking to strengthen further in the summer transfer window.
Hibernian:
With a new manager in charge, Hibernian will be looking to improve their recruitment and find replacements for key players like Myziane Maolida and David Marshall. The club will also need a new goalkeeper after Marshall’s retirement.
Kilmarnock:
Kilmarnock will be focusing on scoring goals after struggling in that department last season. The club will also need to make a decision on the future of young talent David Watson, who has attracted attention for his performances.
Motherwell:
Motherwell will be aiming for a top-six finish and will need to address their defensive issues. The club has already signed Kofi Balmer and Tom Sparrow and will be looking for further additions in the summer transfer window.
Rangers:
Rangers are facing a major squad rebuild after a disappointing season. The club has already made some early signings and will be looking to add more players in key positions. Director of football recruitment Nils Koppen and manager Philippe Clement will need to find the right balance between youth and experience to improve the squad.
Ross County and St Johnstone:
Both clubs will be looking to make additions to their squads to avoid relegation and compete in the upcoming season. Ross County will need to replace star player Yan Dhanda, while St Johnstone will be hoping to hold onto key players like Adama Sidibeh and Dimitar Mitov.
St Mirren:
St Mirren will be looking to build on their success of clinching European football and will be aiming to add more goals to their squad. The club has already made some early signings and will be looking for further reinforcements in the summer transfer window.
The summer transfer window is open until August 30, and fans can expect plenty of activity as clubs look to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season.