McGeady was a star performer for Celtic last season

Celtic midfielder Aiden McGeady has signed a five-year contract with the Scottish champions.

The new deal improves on the four-and-a-half-year extension agreed with the 22-year-old Republic of Ireland international in February 2007.

In April, McGeady was voted both Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year by his fellow professionals.

"We are delighted that he has committed his long-term future to the club," said chief ... Read more »

Balde played just four games for Celtic last season

Celtic will allow defender Bobo Balde to leave on a free transfer, if he can find a suitable deal elsewhere.

The 32-year-old Guinea international has a year of his contract to run but has not been a first team regular under manager Gordon Strachan.

Bolton were keen on the centre half in January but Balde picked up an injury at the African Nations Cup.

This time last year, Balde turned down an approach from Sunderland, who were prepared to pay ... Read more »

Maguire is hoping to start more matches for Aberdeen

Aberdeen striker Chris Maguire has signed a contract extension to remain at the club until 2011.

The 19-year-old signed for the Dons in January 2005 and made his first-team debut against Celtic in May 2006.

Maguire told the club website: "There's no better place to learn than here and my main objective is to establish myself as a first-team regular."

The teenager scored four league goals in 14 appearances last season and featu... Read more »

SPL chairman Gold is pleased with the new initiative

BBC Gaelic will show full match coverage of one SPL game every Saturday night over the next two seasons.

The new deal, in collaboration with MNE Media, will see the selected games shown as-live, about three hours after the final whistle.

The new Gaelic channel will launch on Friday 19 September.

SPL chairman Lex Gold said: "This is an interesting initiative and one that we hope will make the new BBC digital channel attractive to vi... Read more »

Skipper Berra will miss the trip to Northern Ireland

Hearts captain Christophe Berra has not travelled with the squad for Monday's pre-season friendly against Glentoran.

The 23-year-old defender picked up an ankle injury in training and will miss the match at the Oval in Belfast.

However, the Scotland international is expected to recover in time for Wednesday's friendly against Dunfermline at East End Park.

Berra, who made his Scotland debut in June, has recentl... Read more »

Berra (left) and Driver have been linked with moves away from Hearts

New Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo wants to keep captain Christophe Berra and winger Andrew Driver at the club.

Defender Berra has been linked with a move to Wolves while Driver has attracted interest from Burnley.

But Laszlo told the club website: "It is most important to keep players like Christophe Berra and Andrew Driver.

"The players can develop here, play good games and gain confidence and grow mor... Read more »

Shittu celebrates scoring for Watford last season

Rangers are close to completing the signing of defender Danny Shittu from Championship side Watford.

The Hornets are believed to have accepted an offer of around £1.5m for the Nigerian international.

Shittu joined Watford from Queens Park Rangers in 2006 and has previously had spells with Charlton and Blackpool.

The 27-year-old is expected to conclude signing talks early next week and could then join the squad on their pre... Read more »

Csaba has been in Edinburgh for negotiations with Hearts

Hearts have appointed Uganda coach Csaba Laszlo as their new manager.

The 44-year-old former Ferencváros and Borussia Mönchengladbach coach has signed a three-year contract following the exit of caretaker Stevie Frail.

Romania-born Laszlo will work with sport director Anatoly Korobochka on first-team matters, Hearts announced.

Hearts had earlier received permission to speak to Laszlo from the Ugandan FA, a compensation deal having been agreed for t... Read more »

Davis and Ferguson were team-mates last season

Rangers will renew their efforts to sign Steven Davis and could look for new midfield targets following injury to captain Barry Ferguson.

Ferguson has been ruled out for up to four months with an ankle injury.

Talks are ongoing with Fulham over Davis, who was on loan at Ibrox, but other options will be pursued.

Assistant Ally McCoist told Rangers' website: "We will need to see what the finances are like and we will all sit down and discuss... Read more »