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Mizuno (left) and Samaras are the Hoops' latest recruits

Celtic have signed Japanese midfielder Koki Mizuno on a three-and-a-half year contract with Georgios Samaras agreeing a loan deal from Manchester City.

Mizuno, capped three times, joins Celtic from J-League side JEF United while Samaras has signed up for the remainder of the season.

The 22-year-old Mizuno joins his fellow countryman Shunsuke Nak ... Read more »

Hutton played against St Mirren on Saturday

Rangers defender Alan Hutton has been in London to have signing talks with Tottenham Hotspur.

The two clubs agreed a fee of about £8m more than three weeks ago but Hutton, 23, stated his desire to remain with the Scottish Premier League leaders.

Since then, though, Spurs have improved the terms on offer to the Scotland international and the decision remains with the player.

Rangers say nothin ... Read more »

Murray was out-of-favour under new Canaries boss Glenn Roeder

Ian Murray has returned to Hibernian on a short-term deal until the end of the season after terminating his contract at Norwich City.

The 26-year-old left Easter Road in the summer of 2005 to join Rangers under freedom of contract.

The versatile player moved to Norwich on a one-year deal in August but has made just 11 appearances this season. ... Read more »

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McLeish knows the two players well from his time in Scotland

Birmingham have had improved offers for Everton's James McFadden and Hibernian's David Murphy rejected.

Blues boss Alex McLeish had tabled bids of £3m for Toffees striker McFadden and £1.5m for Hibs left-back Murphy.

But Everton are thought to be holding out for £5m for McFadden, who has also been linked with a move to Cel ... Read more »

Stuart Duff has been told he can leave the club in January

Dundee United have told midfielder Stuart Duff he is free to leave during the January transfer window.

The 25-year-old, who is out of contract in the summer, joined United in 1999 and is the longest-serving player in the first-team squad.

United manager Craig Levein said: "I've had a chat with Stuart and told him he's fr ... Read more »

Diamond is an important figure in the Dons side

Aberdeen defender Zander Diamond has signed a new three-and-a-half year contract to remain at Pittodrie.

The 23-year-old looked set to leave having turned down the club's initial offer but has accepted improved terms.

And manager Jimmy Calderwood is delighted Diamond has ended speculation surrounding his future.

"Zander's arguably b ... Read more »

Coelho is under contract with Corinthians until 2009

Celtic have dropped their interest in Brazilian Coelho after the defender spent time training in Scotland.

The 24-year-old is nearing the end of a year-long loan from Corinthians to Brazil rivals Atletico Mineiro.

However, he did not do enough to impress Celtic manager Gordon Strachan and is now back in his homeland.

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McCormack has been in great form for Motherwell this season

Motherwell striker Ross McCormack is open to extending his stay at Fir Park and will sit down to discuss a contract extension soon.

The 21-year-old, who has netted eight goals this season, will see his current deal expire in the summer.

But he told the club website: "I've always said that I would benefit from another season ... Read more »

Balde turned down a move to Sunderland in the summer

Celtic defender Bobo Balde has confirmed he is keen on a move to Bolton after the clubs opened talks on a possible January transfer.

The 32-year-old, who will feature at the African Nations Cup with Guinea, told the Sun: "I want my future to be resolved in the next few days.

"If the clubs reach an agreement I will go to Bolton. Celtic know my ... Read more »