Lovell was used sparingly by Aberdeen last season

Former Aberdeen striker Steve Lovell has joined Falkirk on a one-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.

The 27-year-old was released by the Dons at the end of last season, following an injury-plagued three years at Pittodrie.

Lovell travelled with the Bairns to their pre-season training camp in the Netherlands and has now agreed terms.

"I have admired Steve's ability for a long time," manager John Hughes told t ... Read more »

Crewe are set to swoop for long term target Clayton Donaldson from Hibs. The former York hit man is set to be named as Nicky Maynard's replacement following Maynard's move to Bristol City earlier in the week. Donaldson has been a long term target if Steve Holland's but has so far failed to capture his man due to Hibs' resistance to let Donaldson go. However, the 24 year old 'giant' has now been told he will be able to leave if the right offer came along. Donaldson moved up north in summer 2007 after a two year spell at York City, where he scored over 40 goals in 86 appearances. Donaldson, Bradford born, started his career at Hull City but only made a couple of appearances before leaving for York. His year at Hibs has been less than fruitful, with just 5 goals in 18 games.

Lovenkrands left Rangers to join Schalke 04 in May 2006

Schalke 04 winger Peter Lovenkrands says he would jump at the chance to rejoin his former club Rangers.

The 28-year-old Dane moved to the German side under freedom of contract in May 2006 after spending six seasons at Ibrox.

"It's a bit difficult for me to speak about, but I would have loved to come back to Rangers," Lovenkrands said.

"Would I still go to Rangers? You can probably ... Read more »

Obua was previously with Kaizer Chiefs in South Africa

Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo is set to make his first signing after agreeing a deal with Uganda defender David Obua.

And Laszlo could be joined by Uganda coach Jackson Mayanja, who says he is negotiating about becoming assistant.

The signing of 24-year-old Obua, who was linked with West Ham earlier this month, is subject to a medical and a work permit.

Obua, who can play midfield as well as left-back, recently left ... Read more »

Inverness Caledonian Thistle Inverness have taken Stoke City striker Adam Rooney on their pre-season tour to Denmark as he begins a week-long trial. The Republic of Ireland under-21 forward most recently had a loan spell at Bury, where he scored three times in 16 games. Rooney has made two youth international appearances and became Stoke's youngest ever hat-trick scorer in only his second match, during season 2005-06. Inverness are also trying to sign Hearts striker Calum Elliot on loan.

Tamas was impressive for Romania at Euro 2008

Celtic and Auxerre have yet to agree a fee for the transfer of Gabriel Tamas to the Scottish champions - and that could yet jeopardise the deal.

Representatives of the 24-year-old Romania defender held talks with the clubs on Thursday.

But these were continuing on Friday without agreement having been reached for Tamas, who has 35 caps.

Auxerre are thought to be seeking a fee of around £3.5m for the defender who joined from Sparta ... Read more »

Mulgrew played 20 games for Southend United last season

Aberdeen have signed former Celtic left-back Charlie Mulgrew from Wolves.

The 22-year-old has agreed a two-year contract at Pittodrie after turning down an offer from Swindon Town.

Mulgrew, a regular for Scotland at Under-21 level, moved to Molineux in August 2006 as part of the deal which saw Lee Naylor move to Celtic Park.

However, Mulgrew managed just nine appearances for Wolves and was shipped out to Southen ... Read more »

Tamas was impressive for Romania at Euro 2008

Celtic are exploring a possible move for Romanian international defender Gabriel Tamas from Auxerre.

Sources close to the player have told BBC Sport that a meeting will take place in Paris between the 24-year-old and the clubs on Thursday.

However, Celtic have refused to comment on any transfer targets.

Tamas, who has 35 caps, signed for Auxerre from Spartak Moscow last summer and the French club are thought to be seeking a fee of around £3.5m ... Read more »

Shittu has been capped 12 times by Nigeria

Watford defender Danny Shittu says he is still keen on a move to Rangers despite blaming the Ibrox club for the collapse of the deal.

The 27-year-old travelled to Glasgow last weekend to finalise the transfer after the clubs agreed a £1.5m fee.

But Rangers pulled out of the deal when personal terms could not be agreed.

"They put a proposal on the table which I accepted but when it came to putting the contract in writing the deal had ch ... Read more »

Samaras scored six goals while on loan at Celtic last se

Greek striker Georgios Samaras has signed a three-year contract with Scottish champions Celtic.

The 23-year-old impressed Bhoys boss Gordon Strachan when he was on loan from Manchester City last season.

City bought Samaras from Dutch side Heerenveen for £6m in January 2006 and have made a substantial loss in offloading the Greek international.

Samaras said the influe ... Read more »