Celtic capture Adam Idah on loan and Oscar Cortes switches to Rangers
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February 1, 2024 06:54 MYT
February 1, 2024 06:54 MYT
Celtic and Rangers both completed loan signings on a relatively quiet transfer deadline day in the cinch Premiership.
The champions confirmed the capture of Norwich striker Adam Idah while Rangers announced the signing of winger Oscar Cortes from French side Lens.
The 20-year-old Colombian joins on loan for the rest of the season with Rangers holding an option to buy him in the summer.
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) February 1, 2024
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The Light Blues are reported to have rebuffed interest from Galatasaray in Ridvan Yilmaz after missing out on an immediate bid to sign left-back Jefte from Fluminense, with the Brazilian’s loan club APOEL Nicosia reportedly intent on keeping him until the end of the campaign.
Reports from Italy also claimed Hellas Verona were set to launch a bid to sign striker Cyriel Dessers but there was no movement.
Rangers full-back Adam Devine moved on loan to Motherwell.
Idah joins the Celts!
We are delighted to confirm that Irish international striker Adam Idah has joined #CelticFC on loan until the end of the season
Welcome to Celtic, Adam!
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) February 1, 2024
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The arrival of 22-year-old Republic of Ireland international Idah at Celtic Park followed the departure of Mikey Johnston on loan to West Brom.
Another winger, Marco Tilio, rejoined Melbourne City on loan on Wednesday and David Turnbull was set to follow the two wingers out of Celtic Park with Cardiff expecting to wrap up a permanent transfer for the midfielder.
Celtic’s only other January signing was German winger Nicolas Kuhn.
Welcome to Kilmarnock, Kevin Van Veen
— Kilmarnock FC (@KilmarnockFC) February 1, 2024
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Kilmarnock confirmed the loan signing of Kevin van Veen after fending off competition from Motherwell and St Mirren for the Dutch striker.
Van Veen scored 29 goals for Motherwell last term but the Fir Park side missed out on taking him back after failing to match Killie and St Mirren’s financial input.
The 32-year-old scored five goals for Groningen earlier this season but lost his place in the team after a disagreement with the manager and was keen to return to Scotland to be with his family.
Our new number 3⃣ and 2⃣3⃣! pic.twitter.com/19SBltXp07
— Hibernian Football Club (@HibernianFC) February 1, 2024
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Hibernian signed two young centre-backs on loan, landing Nectarios Triantis from Sunderland and Owen Bevan from Bournemouth until the end of the season.
Dundee landed Norwich goalkeeper Jon McCracken on loan after a temporary spell was halted in August following the signing of Trevor Carson.
Midfielder David Carson joined Livingston on an 18-month deal from Inverness while St Johnstone announced the signing of striker Adama Sidibeh, 25, for an undisclosed fee from Northern Premier League club Warrington Rylands. Jay Turner-Cooke has ended his loan spell in Perth and returned to Newcastle.
Aberdeen are said to have failed in late efforts to sign a centre-back while Hearts completed their business ahead of deadline day.
Ross County FC are delighted to announce the signing of 26 year-old right-back Michee Efete until the end of the season.
Welcome to the club, Michee!
— Ross County FC (@RossCounty) February 1, 2024
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Ross County signed former Grimsby right-back Michee Efete on a deal until the end of the season.
Outside of the top flight, Queen’s Park head coach Callum Davidson believes he has pulled off “a bit of a coup” by signing 32-year-old former Liverpool, Rangers and Scotland defender Danny Wilson from Colorado Rapids.
Lowland League side Albion Rovers sold striker Joe Bevan to Premier League Burnley for an undisclosed fee. The 19-year-old scored 15 goals for Rovers after joining from Camelon 12 months ago.