With only 11 days left in the Scottish Premiership summer transfer window, clubs are making their final moves. Managers are aiming to strengthen their squads and avoid making desperate signings in the upcoming winter window.
Aberdeen's head coach Stephen Robinson has stated he has too many players, despite a busy summer seeing 13 players arrive and 14 depart. The club's squad size of 28 is the third largest in the league, suggesting potential outgoing transfers.
Celtic's bench reportedly looks sparse, with midfielder Reo Hatate's expected exit and right-back Alistair Johnston facing an extended spell on the sidelines due to injury. Manager Martin O'Neill has also highlighted the need to manage Kieran Tierney's minutes, as he is the only senior left-back.
Dundee manager Steven Pressley has the smallest squad in the league with just 22 first-team players, including one injured for the season. Reinforcements are needed in at least two areas. Meanwhile, Dundee United could be looking for a replacement for left-back Will Ferry, who is widely expected to depart.
Falkirk, who have signed 14 players, may still be looking for two more additions, according to manager John McGlynn. Hearts, with the largest squad of 32 players, are reportedly close to signing American striker JJ Williams, while manager Wouter Vrancken aims to trim the squad to 27. Hearts' Claudio Braga is also linked with a big-money move.
Hibernian has had a quiet summer, but manager David Gray believes they are thin in some areas. The club faces the challenge of potentially keeping or quickly replacing star player Josh Mulligan, who is linked with a move to Serie A.