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Scotsman
a day ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
When the summer transfer window opens and shuts: All Hearts and Hibs fans must know
All you need to know as the summer transfer window opens for business. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A potentially pivotal summer transfer window lies in wait for Hearts and Hibs as they look to boost their squad throughout the coming weeks and months. For Hearts, the focus will go on ensuring new head coach Derek McInnes has a squad capable of improving on an underwhelming performance last season as they missed out on a place in the top half of the Premiership table under former manager Neil Critchley. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hibs enjoyed a remarkable campaign and they will hope to enjoy a successful summer transfer window as David Gray prepares his ranks for their return to the Europa League after they secured a third place finish in the Premiership. So when can both Edinburgh clubs and their rivals across the Premiership kickstart their summer recruitment? We take a look at all of the information you require on the summer transfer window and explain why there is something unique about the latest transfer window. When does the Scottish Premiership transfer window open 2025/26? This is a somewhat unique summer transfer window as it is split over two separate windows for the first time. The first window opened for business on Sunday and will remain open until Tuesday, June 10. This has been termed as an 'exceptional registration period' to allow clubs taking part in the new-look FIFA Club World Cup to add to their squads ahead of the tournament. The second part of the summer transfer window will reopen on Monday, June 16. When does the FIFA Club World Cup take place? The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup takes place in the United States | Getty Images The initial window was put in place to allow the 32 clubs competing in the United States to sign and register players and have them available for selection for the tournament, which will run between Saturday, June 14 and Friday, July 13. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad When does the transfer window close? When is transfer deadline day? The second part of the summer transfer window will open on Monday, June 16. It will remain open for business until Monday, September 1. However, there is a change to the time when the window will close as business must be concluded by 7pm, rather than the usual 11pm deadline. Can clubs be granted more time to secure deals? Yes! Should a deal be agreed by clubs with the 7pm deadline approaching, a 'deal sheet' can be submitted to the Scottish FA and that will allow both clubs an additional two hours to complete the paperwork that is required to officially complete the deal. Clubs can sign players after the transfer deadline if they are classed as a free agent and are without a club. It is also possible to sign a player in an emergency deal if it is authorised by the league. This can happen when a club loses several goalkeepers to injury, suspension or unavailability. Your next football read: Scottish Premiership title odds as Hearts handed major backing and Hibs draw level with Aberdeen chances
Scotsman
a day ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Scottish Premiership title odds: Hearts handed huge backing as Hibs and Aberdeen tied
There's no time like the present and already punters are casting their eye to who will finish where in the 25/26 Premiership season. For Hearts, a new era is dawning with Derek McInnes installed as head coach and Jamestown Analytics aiding recruitment. Amid proposed investment by Tony Bloom, they will have designs on reclaiming third place that Hibs won in the term past. Head coach David Gray battled through a shaky start to life in the dugout to inspire a terrific run of form that secured best of the rest status plus Europa League qualifiers. Ladbrokes have already ranked each side's probability of title glory, with Celtic and Rangers the obvious favourites. But while Aberdeen and Hibs share the same odds, Hearts have been given major backing by the bookmaker to pull off a huge shock. Here's how the odds look from bottom to top.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Macaulay Tait tells Hearts boss Derek McInnes he's ready to roar after showing his teeth for Livingston
The Jambos youngster made the most of his loan spell in West Lothian and is determined to come back with a bang Macaulay Tait has told Derek McInnes he's ready to fight for a place in his new look Hearts side after coming of age at Livingston. The Jambos kid is heading back to Tynecastle for pre-season after a superb six month loan stint with the Lions – where he helped fire David Martindale's men to promotion to the Premiership after lifting the Challenge Cup. The 19-year-old was a smash hit in West Lothian and he's convinced the spell can boost his chances of being part of the new manager's plans. Tait said: 'Coming here has been brilliant for me, it's been a great experience. 'I've won promotion and won a cup final, so it's been amazing and I've loved it. 'I feel a much better player now, I feel like a more Scottish midfielder able to deal with the physicality of the game. 'That was one of the big things I had to improve in my game and I feel I'm much better on the ball now. 'The last five months have been massive for my development and I'll go back to Hearts looking to challenge for a place there. 'Obviously we have a new manager so I'll have to show him I can provide something for the team. 'I'm looking forward to it. Derek McInnes ' record speaks for itself given what he's achieved at other clubs so it's exciting times there. 'I will enjoy this for a few days, have a few weeks off and then get back into it for pre-season there.' Tait is still on a high after Livi's dramatic play-off success – with Martindale's heroes coming from two down to triumph over Ross County in the second leg showdown in Dingwall. He said: 'We made it hard for ourselves but we always had the belief. 'That's what happens when you've been playing well all season. 'We did well last Thursday and after going 2-0 down in Dingwall we really turned up. 'It's fine margins in the Premiership, County punished us for two slack moments but we were able to show our quality after that. 'There's a really good squad here, I hope the gaffer is able to keep it together because they can make an impact.'\ You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also on WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Walsall midfielder McEntee joins Hearts
Oisin McEntee scored six goals during his three-year stay with Walsall [Rex Features] Walsall defensive midfielder Oisin McEntee has agreed to join Scottish Premiership side Hearts on a three-year deal. Republic of Ireland under-21 international McEntee, 24, has made 79 appearances for the Saddlers across three seasons since joining from Newcastle United in 2022. Advertisement He was part of a Walsall side that led League Two for much of the past season but dropped off in the run-in and ended up losing the play-off final to AFC Wimbledon. McEntee, who played in the Scottish Championship with Morton in 2021-22 during a loan spell from Newcastle, will join the Tynecastle side on a free transfer when his Walsall deal expires this summer. "It became clear in our conversations Oisin is hungry, he wants to learn and improve, and be part of what we're trying to do here at Hearts," said new Hearts boss Derek McInnes. "He's played in defence and midfield, so to have options around his positioning is a big plus. Oisin's gained a lot of experience down south and he has knowledge of Scottish football too, which is a bonus." Advertisement McEntee is McInnes' third signing following the acquisition of Belgian forward Elton Kabangu and Greek winger Alexandros Kyziridis. Saddlers release four, in talks with nine McEntee is among a number of out-of-contract players at Walsall, with the club in talks with nine others to extend their stays after the disappointing end to their season. The Saddlers are in discussions with goalkeeper Sam Hornby, defenders Liam Gordon, Harry Williams and Priestley Farquharson, midfielders Ryan Stirk and Ronan Maher and forwards Albert Adomah, Jamille Matt and Douglas James-Taylor. They have released four players - goalkeeper George Barrett, defender Donervon Daniels, midfielder Jack Earing and striker Danny Johnson - but have exercised options to extend the contracts of defenders Rico Browne and Evan Weir. Advertisement Another eight first-team regulars - Connor Barrett, Jamie Jellis, Josh Gordon, Charlie Lakin, Brandon Comley, Levi Amantchi, Taylor Allen and David Okagbue - remain under contract at the Bescot Stadium.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Walsall midfielder McEntee joins Hearts
Walsall defensive midfielder Oisin McEntee has agreed to join Scottish Premiership side Hearts on a three-year of Ireland under-21 international McEntee, 24, has made 79 appearances for the Saddlers across three seasons since joining from Newcastle United in was part of a Walsall side that led League Two for much of the past season but dropped off in the run-in and ended up losing the play-off final to AFC who played in the Scottish Championship with Morton in 2021-22 during a loan spell from Newcastle, will join the Jam Tarts on a free transfer when his Walsall deal expires this summer."It became clear in our conversations Oisin is hungry, he wants to learn and improve, and be part of what we're trying to do here at Hearts," said boss Derek McInnes."He's played in defence and midfield, so to have options around his positioning is a big plus. Oisin's gained a lot of experience down south and he has knowledge of Scottish football too, which is a bonus." Saddlers release four, in talks with nine McEntee is among a number of out-of-contract players at Walsall, with the club in talks with nine others to extend their stays after the disappointing end to their Saddlers are in discussions with goalkeeper Sam Hornby, defenders Liam Gordon, Harry Williams and Priestley Farquharson, midfielders Ryan Stirk and Ronan Maher and forwards Albert Adomah, Jamille Matt and Douglas have released four players - goalkeeper George Barrett, defender Donervon Daniels, midfielder Jack Earing and striker Danny Johnson - but have exercised options to extend the contracts of defenders Rico Browne and Evan eight first-team regulars - Connor Barrett, Jamie Jellis, Josh Gordon, Charlie Lakin, Brandon Comley, Levi Amantchi, Taylor Allen and David Okagbue - remain under contract at the Bescot Stadium.
