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Celtic are considering bringing goalkeeper Ross Doohan back to the club when his Aberdeen contract expires in the summer to help meet Champions League regulations on home grown talent. (Glasgow Times), external
Montenegro central defender Slobodan Rubezic has confirmed he will be returning to Aberdeen following his loan to former club Novi Pazar. (Daily Record), external
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