Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen in January’s transfer ripple: who truly shapes the Scottish market?

The January transfer window in Scotland rarely makes headlines, but it often reveals the true structure of a club. Celtic have shown late interest in Blackburn Rovers attacking midfielder Ryoya Morishita, while Reo Hatate has also appeared in loan discussions. Rangers face interest from Besiktas in Nicolas Raskin, a midfielder who brings pressing intelligence and control. Aberdeen goalkeeper Marius Muller admitted results are not good enough and even suggested he would boo himself at Pittodrie. These signals are not just gossip; they expose squad-depth problems, dressing-room pressure and strategic priorities. Celtic want flexibility and immediate options. Rangers must decide whether to keep or sell an important piece. Aberdeen need results before frustration turns into a crisis. Meanwhile, Bojan Miovski confirmed he has no agent, removing a layer of transfer complexity. Former Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou refused to confirm a Celtic approach before joining Toulouse, while Torino coach Ignazio Abate is pleased that Che Adams remains at the club. In this window, the real story is not about spending, but about knowing what you need and acting before the market forces your hand.