The 2026 summer transfer window in the Scottish Premiership has been busy. Clubs strengthened their squads with new faces while saying goodbye to familiar ones. Here’s everything you need to know about who came in and who left.
Big Moves and Key Arrivals
Several top players swapped teams this summer. Celtic and Rangers made the biggest splashes, bringing in talent from England and Europe. Other clubs like Hearts and Aberdeen also added important pieces.
- Celtic signed a new striker from the English Championship for a club-record fee.
- Rangers brought in a fast winger from a top Dutch side.
- Hearts added a veteran midfielder on a free transfer.
- Aberdeen picked up a young defender on loan from a Premier League club.
Departures and Loan Exits
Some well-known players left the league this summer. A few moved to bigger leagues abroad, while others retired or switched to lower-division teams. Loan moves also sent younger players out for experience.
- Celtic sold their top scorer to a team in the English Premier League.
- Rangers let go of an experienced defender who joined a club in Saudi Arabia.
- Hibernian’s captain moved to a Championship side in England.
- Several young players from Dundee United went on loan to League One teams.
What This Means for the Season Ahead
The new additions give fans plenty of reasons to be excited. Celtic and Rangers look stronger than ever, but other clubs have closed the gap. The departures may hurt some teams, but fresh faces could bring surprises. With the window closed, all eyes turn to the pitch for an action-packed season.