Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers could be tempted by a potential move to the Premier League next summer, with Everton reported to be among his admirers. However, as speculation surfaces regarding departures from the squad at the end of the campaign, former Celtic forward Chris Sutton has raised concerns about incoming recruitment. Sutton fears the Parkhead side will struggle to attract quality additions in the upcoming January transfer window due to their ongoing struggles in European competition this season.
Across Glasgow, Rangers are currently weighing up their own transfer business ahead of the winter window. The Ibrox club are considering a January swoop for Djurgarden winger Oskar Fallenius, whose contract is due to expire at the end of December. Meanwhile, Rangers' 15-year-old winger Michael Ihmig is at the centre of an international tug-of-war, with Scotland, Northern Ireland, and South Africa all vying for the youngster to commit his international future to their respective national teams.
On the pitch, focus shifts to Saturday's clash between Aberdeen and Dundee United amid fluctuating player availability. Aberdeen midfielder Stuart Armstrong has stated that his squad are refusing to look for excuses as they prepare for the fixture despite being hit by illness. Dundee United have enjoyed more positive news on the personnel front, as striker Lachlan Rose has been officially passed fit to play after an ankle problem kept him out of training earlier in the week.
Elsewhere, Dundee have suffered an attacking setback after it was confirmed they expect to be without striker Bobby Wales until January. The forward, who is on loan from Swansea, has undergone surgery on an ankle injury, temporarily sidelining him as clubs head towards a pivotal period of fixtures leading into the new year.