The transfer window has been open almost a month now and it’s been a busy time in Scottish football.
Near the top of the table, it’s been all quiet when it comes to Celtic while Rangers have ushered in a new batch of young players as an experienced crop head out. At Hearts, Steven Naismith is almost finished shopping already after a rapid fire start. Hibs are still rebuilding under new head coach David Gray with St Mirren and Kilmarnock having to bulk up their squads for European endeavours.
Investment talk has been rife at both Motherwell and St Johnstone but fans are keen to see signings too. Then there’s the small matter of a Dundee derby, while Aberdeen and Ross County look ahead to new eras under new management.
Taking into account factors like amount of signings, quality and departures, we rank each club’s transfer window to date to get a feel for how each team is shaping up.
5. Hearts - 10/10
As good as it gets at this stage. Gerald Taylor's incoming means that Hearts' squad is pretty much set and ready to go for the start of a busy season. Seven signings made and the squad looks healthier and bulkier for it. Outgoings can now be brought into focus. | SNS Group
6. Hibs - 6/10
Defensive issues remedied with two centre-backs and a goalkeeper but still lots of work to be done at Hibs. Outgoings and incomings are expected but a key area has been identified which is a good start. | SNS Group
7. Kilmarnock - 5/10
Quiet stuff from Killie so far. Bruce Anderson a good pick-up. Keeping stars who brought them into Europe perhaps a more pressing concern. There's interest in Danny Armstrong while a pursuit for Corrie Ndaba is ongoing. Marley Watkins sticking around which is key. | SNS Group
8. St Mirren - 7/10
Strain and Keanu Baccus both replaced with solid players in Shaun Rooney and Oisin Smyth. Zach Hemmings' return to Middlesbrough remedied by Ellery Balcombe arriving between the sticks. Added at left-back and midfield alongside that, so a strong start by the Buddies all in. | SNS Group