Rangers return for Kent, Celtic’s defensive reboot: A Scottish transfer window review

It was on, then it was off, then it was on as Rangers made it late to announce the return of Ryan Kent as Deadline Day drew to a close — but how did the summertime window play out in Scotland?
Kent, who spent last year on loan in Ibrox, had been constantly linked on Rangers but as the days vanished in the move window the move materialising’s chances had started to appear remote – until Deadline Day.
Sky Sports News knows the 22-year-old had attracted interest from clubs abroad, including from Belgian side Club Brugge, but his return to Rangers in a deal worth around #7.5m has grabbed the imagination of their club’s support and will have delighted Steven Gerrard, who made no secret of his own desire to see Kent back in Govan.
It is a big investment for your club. Really, Kent becomes Rangers’ second most expensive enrolling following the 12m Tore Andre Flo. Gerrard will hope the winger than the Norwegian did provides additional value for money.
But following Sunday’s shy Old Firm defeat at Ibrox, the signing of Kent can also be an announcement of intent from also the Ibrox board and Gerrard. Celtic were bothered – Kent will be charged with making certain there is no repeat of this display seen at the derby fixture of the season.
There has again been a hectic turnover in Ibrox since while reshaping his squad, Gerrard attempted to proceed on a number of the players. Kent joins 11 incomings which has seen the club pay a sizeable fee on Swedish guard Filip Helander, while the additions of the likes of Steven Davis, Joe Aribo, George Edmundson and Andy King means Gerrard can now boast at least two players for each position.
Clearing the decks after a number of transfer windows in recent years continued to be a problem for Rangers. Accident Joe Dodoo, and injury graham Dorrans, whose career was blighted by injury became the most up-to-date in a long line of current acquisitions to have their contracts terminated Deadline Day.
While the likes of former team captain Lee Wallace and Daniel Candeias left forever A raft of players consented loan deals elsewhere during the window, such as fresh registering Jake Hastie, Glenn Middleton, Ross McCrorie, Jordan Rossiter and forgotten guy Eduardo Herrera.
It may not really have gone down to the wire, as Greg Taylor joined to get an undisclosed fee from Kilmarnock however Celtic pulled off a late Deadline Day swoop of their own. The 21-year-old was linked with a move to Parkhead, as well as down south and abroad, but admitted that he had been”distressed” to join Neil Lennon’s side ahead of the window closed.
Later finalising the move taylor, who rejoined the Scotland squad, provides Lennon another option at left-back after the departure of Kieran Tierney, who joined Arsenal before from the window.
He’ll compete for a starting spot with Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo, who’d come in for criticism after an inconsistent start to his career, but he seemed more than assured in the weekend from the Old Firm win over Rangers.
Two recruits stood out in that success. After Christopher Jullien was abandoned as Celtic lost to CFR Cluj at Champions League qualifying questions were asked of Lennon, but the Frenchman was outstanding against Rangers. He’s after coming in Glasgow Celtic’s second signing but he seemed well worth the hefty cost at Ibrox.
Despite being a fitness doubt before the game Hatem Abd Elhamed amazed Sunday. His birth in Hapoel Be’er Sheva sees Mikael Lustig, who departed following nearly eight years at the club in the summer is replaced by him.
The transfer of David Turnbull in Motherwell, which ended following problems with a medical, was an early setback from the window to Celtic but re-enforcements came on. Whereas Moritz Bauer and Mohamed Elyounoussi joined the club on loan after coming from Southampton for this season fraser Forster appears to be Lennon’s first choice goalkeeper.
While the remarkable Filip Benkovic returned Leicester following his loan spell, as Tierney and Lustig departed alongside Dedryck Boyata celtic dropped a great deal of expertise. A range of players left the team on Deadline Day but there was no move for Scott Sinclair, who has up to now fought beneath Lennon for game-time.
No incomings on Deadline Day however Derek McInnes is now proficient at fixing his squads after losing key players within the summer. Club captain Graeme Shinnie abandoned for Derby but Craig Bryson should prove to be an able substitute, while McInnes beat Hibernian to the registering of Funso Ojo.
James Wilson and curtis Main will provide dangers going forward following the passing of winger Gary Mackay-Steven to MLS and Stevie May to St Johnstone, however McInnes’ bit of summertime industry was holding to Scott McKenna. The defender filed a transfer request however, the Dons held firm.
Both Hearts and Hibernian have suffered slow starts to the Premiership season. Hibs manager Paul Heckingbottom has overseen incomings this summer. His task are to ensure he starts to get the most out of man Allan after the international break.
Following a winless start to this effort, craig Levein has also come under strain. Glenn Whelan summer signings Conor Washington and Craig Halkett must play a part. Ryotaro Meshino and Joel Pereira have united against Manchester sides City and United respectively, on loan, although Steven Naismith has re-signed to a permanent deal, but the coming Jamie Walker faces a spell on the sidelines.
It was always going to be a window for Kilmarnock following Steve Clarke’s death plus they lost players through Kris Boyd’s retirement, Jordan Jones’ depart for Rangers and Celtic’s late move for Greg Taylor. Kirk Broadfoot was a surprise death on the final day but they made Deadline Day signings of their own using Harvey St Clair, Connor Johnson and Osman Sow joining on loan prices.
Motherwell managed to maintain David Turnbull, that is vital although he returns from injury, however lost a plethora of key players this summer, such as Jake Hastie into Rangers. They brought in the likes of Mark O’Hara and Devante Cole, who combined Deadline Day. Promoted Ross County additional Ricky Foster, Lee Erwin and Ewan Henderson, who joined on loan by Celtic. Livingston lost goalkeeper Liam Kelly to QPR but added Nicky Devlin along with Marvin Bartley into the group.
St Johnstone welcomed back while bringing in Business duo Anthony Ralston and Jason Holt. Hamilton saw plenty of money as St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin brought in Tony Andreu Junior Morias Oan, and Youri Djorkaeff’s kid as Markus Fjortoft and Owain Fon Williams joined the team.

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