Key Points
- Dundee United signed Neil Farrugia from Barnsley, Ashley Maynard-Brewer from Charlton Athletic on loan, and Emmanuel Agyei from FC Ashdod.
- Hibernian completed deals for Owen Elding from Sligo Rovers, Dane Scarlett from Tottenham Hotspur on loan, Felix Passlack from Bochum permanently, and others including Munashe Garananga from FC Copenhagen on loan.
- Motherwell brought in Eythor Bjørgolfsson from Umeå FC and Stephen Welsh from Celtic on loan.
- Celtic secured Junior Adamu from Freiburg on loan, Joel Mvuka from Lorient on loan, and Benjamin Arthur from Brentford on loan.
- Dundee added Aldahir Valenzuela from C.F. Monterrey, Scott Wright from Birmingham on loan, and Lewis Montsma from Lincoln City on loan.
Edinburgh (Edinburgh Daily News) February 3, 2026 – The Scottish Premiership January 2026 transfer window closed with several confirmed deals across top clubs, boosting squads ahead of the season’s second half.
Key ins and outs were reported by Sky Sports, highlighting activity at Dundee United, Hibernian, Motherwell, Celtic, and Dundee among others, as deadline day brought loans and permanent transfers from England, Europe, and beyond.
Which clubs made the biggest signings?
Hibernian led with multiple arrivals, including Felix Passlack on a permanent deal from Bochum, Dane Scarlett on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, and Munashe Garananga on loan from FC Copenhagen, according to Sky Sports transfer updates.
Dundee United bolstered their attack with Neil Farrugia from Barnsley for an undisclosed fee, Ashley Maynard-Brewer on loan from Charlton Athletic, and Emmanuel Agyei from FC Ashdod, while Motherwell signed Eythor Bjørgolfsson from Umeå FC and Stephen Welsh on loan from Celtic.
As reported by Sky Sports Transfer Centre of Sky Sports, these moves addressed squad needs with versatile players from various leagues.
What were the notable outgoing transfers?
Hibernian saw significant departures, with Kieron Bowie moving to Hellas Verona for £6m and Junior Hoilett joining Swindon Town permanently, alongside loans like Thibault Klidje to Randers.
Which players returned from loans?
Several players were recalled, including Zach Mitchell from Charlton Athletic to Hibernian, Esapa Osong from Nottingham Forest to Motherwell, and Mahamadou Susoho from Manchester City, as detailed in Sky Sports’ comprehensive lists.
What impact will these deals have on the title race?
Celtic’s additions of Junior Adamu on loan from Freiburg, Joel Mvuka from Lorient on loan, and Benjamin Arthur from Brentford on loan strengthen their depth, while Rangers signed Ryan Naderi from Hansa Rostock for £4.7m, per Sky Sports deadline day coverage.
Aberdeen loaned in Dennis Geiger from TSG Hoffenheim, and other clubs like St Mirren with Jacob Devaney from Manchester United on loan and Kilmarnock with free agent Aaron Tshibola aim to climb the table through targeted reinforcements.
