Your January 29 transfer window update. Not The Old Firm has news on St Johnstone, Hearts, Hibs, Aberdeen and Dundee United.
Kimpioka on way out of St Johnstone
Benji Kimpioka is set to complete a £200,000 move away from St Johnstone to Belgian side OH Leuven, according to the Scottish Sun.
Saints top scorer Kimpioka only has months left on his deal and had put other clubs on alert by shunning St Johnstone contract talks.
Instead of losing him for nothing in the summer, the Premiership side will sanction his exit to Belgium and bring in £200k.
There had previously been reported interest from Israel and Switzerland.
Leuven are managed by Chris Coleman, who was Kimpioka’s boss at Sunderland.
Jack Sanders could also leave after Not the Old Firm revealed interest in him as well as St Johnstone teammate Andre Raymond.
Saints have announced one arrival in Latvian defender Daniels Badolis and he said: “I am really happy to get this deal done and I can’t wait to get started.
“I can’t wait to see and meet all of the fans at the stadium. It will be a lovely moment to all be together. I have seen the football atmosphere in Scotland and I’m looking forward to playing in this league.
“Firstly, I am a defender who wants to defend. After that I like to help the team build forward up the pitch.”
Hearts and Hibs monitor McGrath
Hearts and Hibs are both reportedly taking a look at Jamie McGrath, who is out of contract at Aberdeen come the season’s end.
The attacking midfielder is currently injured after starting the season on fire and also has interest from the US.
Thelin’s Aberdeen admission
Jimmy Thelin admits Aberdeen may need to recruit another midfielder after McGrath’s injury but the timescale could be difficult.
He explained: “It’s also in the mix. You also have to think about the long-term and trust the players here and try to find solutions with the squad you have. And don’t panic.
“But let’s see what we’re going to do. If we’re going to have some more or not in the window this time.”
It comes as Aberdeen allowed left-back James McGarry to join Greek side Kallithea on loan.
Dundee United departure
Dundee United youngster Alan Domeracki has been sold to Norwich City.
The teen midfielder joins the Canaries for an undisclosed fee, believed to e six-figure and coming with future add-ons.
Scotland Under-21s star in Germany
Scotland under-21s striker Dire Mebude has joined Hamburh on loan from Belgian side Westerlo.
Their sporting director, former German international Stefan Kuntz said: “We see great development in Dire Mebude.
“He is explosive going forward and boasts great speed too. Dire is a player we think will complement us greatly.”
Mebude was also sent out on loan last season to Bristol City and has scored two goals so far this sea