LIVE Transfer deadline day and Edinburgh derby build-up: Hibs announce signing of winger, John Souttar staying at Hearts until summer, two Easter Road midfielders go out on loan

The 2022 January transfer window closes tonight and it’s the Edinburgh derby at Easter Road tomorrow.
Hearts and Hibs meet at Easter Road in the Edinburgh derby tomorrowHearts and Hibs meet at Easter Road in the Edinburgh derby tomorrow
Hearts and Hibs meet at Easter Road in the Edinburgh derby tomorrow

Follow all the latest developments throughout the day with the Edinburgh Evening News live.

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Souttar staying at Hearts

Goodwillie moves to Kirkcaldy

This one was a bit of a surprise late in the window. Rovers were linked with the Clyde striker earlier in January but appeared to have dropped their interest following a fan backlash, including from sponsor Val McDermid.

The ex-Dundee United striker, who was found guilty of rape in a civil court earlier in his career, not only moves to Kirkcaldy but does so on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

St Mirren have now confirmed the loan signing of Alex Gogic from Hibs

A statement read: “St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Alex Gogic on loan from Hibernian until the end of the season subject to clearance.

“He becomes our third signing of the January transfer window following moves that brought Alex Greive and Jordan Jones to Paisley this month.

“Saints manager Jim Goodwin has been a long-time admirer of the Cypriot international who began his career with Greek giants Olympiakos.

“After a spell with English Championship side Swansea City, Alex moved to Scotland in 2017 to sign for Hamilton Academical. The 27-year-old impressed in his three-and-a-half years at Accies – winning a move to Hibernian at the beginning of the 2020/21 season.

“Alex made 53 appearances for the Hibees before agreeing his loan deal with Saints on deadline day.”

Scott Reekie and Lewis Kidd have both left Edinburgh City by mutual consent.

Alex Gogic will join St Mirren on loan from Hibs until the end of the season.

The Cypriot was a popular figure at Easter Road last term but has struggled to maintain a place in the starting XI this time around.

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St Johnstone have signed Tom Sang on loan from Cardiff City

Former Hearts striker Uche Ikpeazu has joined Cardiff City on loan from Middlesbrough.

Hibs goalkeeping coach departs

New manager Shaun Maloney wants to bring in his former Chicago Fire team-mate Jon Busch to coach the custodians at Easter Road.

Samson’s departure is expected to be confirmed by the club in the next 24 hours.