QUOTE OF THE DAY

‘It’s a great deal for Rangers. Tavernier’s playing too well to be dropped. The money will buy a winger and midfielder’

stronger as all the money will go to paying back directors’ loans.”

Across the city and Celtic have wasted no time in bolstering their ranks with Japanese trio Daizen Maeda, Reo Hatate and Yosuke Ideguchi.

Seamie Gallagher, Govan, said: “As a Celtic man, it’s difficult not to be excited by our transfer window dealings. Rangers are six points ahead and favourites from day one for the title.

“But if these guys possess the ability it’s claimed, the balance of power will shift big time.”

Paul Price emailed: “Celtic have hit the ground running in the market and actions speak louder than words, whereas Rangers fans never learn. They are so gullible, over the moon to hear their team is linked with X, Y and Z. Until they are signed and on the pitch playing, there’s no reason for them to stop dreaming.”

Andrew Lamb, Fraserburgh, fears for Aberdeen this window. He said: “I feel sorry for Aberdeen. Calvin Ramsay is having his head turned by talk of big-money moves and the same with Lewis Ferguson. At this stage, Ramsay is still wet behind the ears and Ferguson flatters to deceive.

“The Dons would fetch about £5m for both. Morecambe can probably pay bigger wages then the Dons. The SPFL is a flawed product that generates little money.”

The bickering over clubs’ motives for pulling the winter break forward – leading to the postponement of the New Year Old Firm – rumbles on.

Celtic were accused on yesterday’s Hotline of voting to push the game back. Dean Ridgers, Barassie, said: “The derby was scheduled to take place after the window opened, so unless I’m mistaken the Ibrox club were also allowed to sign players. The only advantage Celtic have is solid finances.”