Our transfer guru is on hand with a host of updates on arrivals and departures from Scottish football
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11:56, 05 Jun 2026
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SPFL clubs are pressing ahead with the summer transfer window opening for action. Here is Record Sport's very own resident guru Scott Burns with the latest from up and down the Scottish pyramid.
Everton are keen on Dundee United youngster Kai Hutchinson. The English Premier League club has been trailing the teenager for some time. Wolverhampton Wanderers are also keen and have also been watching the situation for several months and have a keen interest. United have offered a first pro-contract to the 16-year-old. Hutchinson is currently considering his options. He has still to make a decision on his future. If he does decide to move south then United would be entitled to training compensation.
Walsall have joined Newport County in the fight for Sven Sprangler. The St Johnstone midfielder has a successful spell on loan at Newport at the end of last season. The Welsh side are keen to take him back again for the new League Two campaign. Rivals Walsall are also interested. Saints boss Simo Valakari would be prepared to let the Austrian go to get more regular game time.
Machida Zelvia plan to active the clause in World Cup-bound Tete Yengi’s deal. The J-League side currently have the Livingston striker on loan until later this month. They have an option-to-buy for a six figure fee. The Japanese side plan to take up that option to keep the new Socceroo. The 25-year-old scored three goals in 15 games for Machida Zelda. His form saw him win a late shot with the Australian national team. The forward went in and impressed national coach Tony Popovic and was selected for their World Cup squad.
Partick Thistle are keen on Ayr United’s Ben Dempsey. The midfielder is out-of-contract and considering his options. Ayr are in talks over a new deal but Championship rivals Thistle are also pushing. New Somerset Park boss Gary Naysmith wants to keep him but the Jags have more financial muscle. The Jags have already started to do some early business with the signings of Euan Henderson and Oisin Smith. Thistle also remain in talks with Ben Stanway. Interest from Aberdeen has cooled but he has other Premiership and Belgian interest.
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Coleraine look set to beat off a number of Scottish sides to land Jay Henderson. The Northern Irish side have offered a deal to the talented attacker. They can also offer European football, which is another lure for the 24-year-old. Coleraine will go into the UEFA Conference League next season. Henderson is a free agent after leaving Ross County. The former St Mirren player is set to finalise his move on his return from holiday.
Hamilton have lined up a move for Cameron Blues The Accies have agreed a deal to sign the midfielder. The 28-year-old will make the move from Morton. Accies are facing a transfer embargo but officials are confident that can be resolved over the coming days. That would then allow them to push the button on deals for Blues and a return for Andy Ryan from Larne.
Sean McGinty has turned down moves to Oxford City and Torquay United. The big defender has been offered lucrative deals by both English non-league sides. There 32-year-old’s preference is to remain in Scotland. He is considering a number of options after leaving Airdrie last month.