15 Scotland internationals who could make transfer moves this summer
Big-money moves to Napoli for Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour may have taken the headlines on deadline day 2024, but there was no less than 16 Scotland internationals that changed clubs last year, as the transfer window went into overdrive.
After the success of McTominay and Co, perhaps it is no surprise that 12 months on several Scottish stars continue to be in demand across Europe. Up to 15 internationals are currently linked with a summer transfer - and many of them courting megabucks money in the process.
Here are the 15 Scotland internationals who could move clubs this summer, according to the latest round of summer rumours:
1 . Grant Hanley - Free agent
The Dumfries-born defender left Norwich City to join Birmingham City in January after a number of years as captain at Carrow Road, but found game-time limited at St. Andrews and was released this summer. Linked with Blackpool, the Scotland international could bolster the Seagulls' defensive options for the 2025/26 campaign under manager Steve Bruce. | Getty Images Photo Sales
2 . Ryan Porteous - Watford
Completely fallen out of favour at Watford, and spent the second-half of last season on loan at Preston North End, who opted not to make the move permanent. Linked to Rangers, Hibs, Hull City and clubs in the MLS, Porteous is expected to move this summer. | CameraSport - Stephen White Photo: CameraSport - Stephen White Photo Sales
3 . John McGinn - Aston Villa
The Aston Villa captain is reportedly a key target for Everton boss David Moyes, despite the Midlands' clubs reluctance to sell him. Feels like an unlikely move, but never say never in the world of football. | Getty Images Photo Sales
4 . Max Johnston - Sturm Graz
The Scotland youngster is a man in demand this summer, following two championship-winning seasons in the Austrian Bundesliga. Sturm Graz's asking price is said to be around the €3million mark, leading to rumoured interest from Southampton, Rangers, Napoli, Sunderland and clubs in Germany and France. | AFP via Getty Images Photo Sales
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