It was reported earlier in the week Celtic's bench warmers Gary Mackay-Steven and Nadir Ciftci could be set for loan spells away from the club this season and as the weekend approaches this looks to be the case for the former at least.

The Scottish winger is on the verge of returning to his first club Ross County in search of regular football again following recover from an ankle injury.

Meanwhile, Mackay-Steven's former club Dundee United may have to put their transfer plans on hold after it emerged defender Paul Dixon's injury could be worse than first feared. The left back was expected to return to training this week after picking up a knock last Saturday but if he is to be sidelined for the long term it could impact Ray McKinnon's signing priorities.

St Mirren have secured Lewis Morgan on a contract extension while down south Slaven Bilic wants to add at least five new players to his West Ham squad.

Coventry City, meanwhile, have taken promising youngster Kane Smith on trial. It's all in today's Transfer Talk.