Quiet deadline day across Scotland as transfer window shuts

Several clubs made moves whilst others did no business

Author: Gabriel AntoniazziPublished 1st Sep 2023

It was a quiet transfer deadline day across Scotland as only a few Premiership clubs made additions on the final day of the summer window.

Lets have a look at the deals made it over the line in time.

Quiet day across Scotland

Celtic brought in midfielder Paulo Bernardo on loan from Benfica.

The 21-year old joins until the end of the season with the Parkhead side holding the option to buy him next summer.

Meanwhile, winger Sead Haksabanovic joined Stoke on a season-long loan.

"I feel like a new experience and challenge will be good for me at this stage of my career," the 24-year-old told Stoke's website.

"I know I will have to be at my best to play and I am ready and motivated to show what I can do and achieve good things here."

Kilmarnock made the final addition of the window in the shape of former Rangers youth striker Andy Dallas on a season-long loan from Barnsley.

The 24-year-old only joined Barnsley from Solihull Moors in July and netted on his debut for the Tykes.

Dallas has scored more than 60 career goals with the likes of Stenhousemuir, Cambridge, Weymouth, Solihull and Chesterfield.

Aberdeen signed 26-year-old Danish defender Stefan Gartenmann from Midtjylland.

Manager Barry Robson said: "Stefan brings with him a European pedigree and has experience at right centre-back and right-back which will offer us real versatility within the squad.

"He has a strong mentality, a real determination to do well and we believe he will be a positive addition given the number of matches which lie ahead this season."

Ross County added Scotland Under-21 international Scott High on loan from Huddersfield.

The 22-year-old midfielder has made 50 appearances for Huddersfield and has also had loan spells with Shrewsbury and Rotherham.

Manager Malky Mackay told County's website: "I am delighted Scott has decided to join Ross County.

At 22, he is a great age to join the club, and has experience playing in over 60 English Championship games.

"We have been tracking him for some time, and are delighted to be able to secure a terrific young Scottish talent."

St Johnstone made two signings on deadline-day, bringing in Diallang Jaiyesimi on a season-long loan from Charlton and Austrian midfielder Sven Sprangler following a trial period.

The 28-year-old has signed a two-year contract following his release from Vorwarts Steyr.

Dundee confirmed the first incoming signing of the Premiership on deadline day by bringing in Burnley winger Marcel Lewis on loan until January.

The 21-year-old was previously on Chelsea's books and has played for Union St Gilloise and Accrington.

Elsewhere, Motherwell brought in teenage left back Georgie Gent on loan from Blackburn after adding striker Oli Shaw on Thursday evening.

St Mirren, Hearts, Hibs, Livingston and Rangers all made no moves

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