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Aberdeen look set to bolster their defensive options with the imminent arrival of Celtic academy graduate Liam Morrison on a loan deal…

Liam Morrison of Queens Park Rangers applauds fans after the Carabao Cup match between Cambridge United and Queens Park Rangers at Cledara Abbey Stadium on August 13, 2024. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Reports indicate the 22-year-old centre-back is poised to link up with the Pittodrie side on loan from Queens Park Rangers for the remainder of the campaign.

The Scotland youth international is expected to seek more consistent game time reminding himself to the national set-up, with an eye on forcing his way into Steve Clarke’s plans ahead of this summer’s World Cup.

Liam Morrison came through the academy ranks at Celtic before securing a high-profile switch to Bayern Munich in 2019 while still in his teens. Opportunities proved limited in Germany, prompting a return to Britain, where he signed for QPR last summer after a productive loan stint with Wigan Athletic in the 2023/24 season.

Liam Morrison of Queens Park Rangers as Mark Harris of Oxford United looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Oxford United FC and Queens Park Rangers FC at Kassam Stadium on April 09, 2025. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Morrison has featured 12 times in all competitions this season, following 19 appearances during the previous campaign.

Aberdeen’s interest remembers amid defensive disruption, with Alfie Dorrington having been recalled by Tottenham Hotspur and Gavin Molloy sidelined through injury.

Director of football Lutz Pfannenstiel has already strengthened Peter Leven’s interim squad by securing the loan signing of Rangers midfielder Lyall Cameron until the end of the season. Further additions are expected as the Dons continue their recruitment drive while also stepping up the search for a permanent successor to former cup-winning manager Jimmy Thelin.

Nicholson and McKay at Lennoxtown for transfer meeting

In other news, Celtic have stepped up their recruitment plans with a meeting taking place last as the club tries accelerates its pursuit of new arrivals.

Chris McKay, Michael Nicholson and Brian Wilson – Auchinleck Talbot v Celtic, Scottish Cup 4th Round, Rugby Park. Sunday 18 January 2026. Photo Vagelis Georgariou ( The Celtic Star)

Senior figures from across the football department gathered at the Lennoxtown training complex, with manager Martin O’Neill joined by chief executive Michael Nicholson, assistant Shaun Maloney and members of the scouting team to assess potential transfer business.

Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney, Auchinleck Talbot v Celtic, Scottish Cup 4th Round, Rugby Park. Sunday 18 January 2026. Photo Vagelis Georgariou ( The Celtic Star)

The Hoops boss recently signalled his desire to strengthen the squad following the Scottish Cup victory over Auchinleck Talbot, expressing optimism that fresh faces should be secured before this weekend’s crucial Premiership showdown with Hearts.

Discussions are understood to centre on refining a shortlist of targets, reviewing scouting reports and identifying which deals can be progressed quickly.

With time tight ahead of Sunday’s top-of-the-table encounter, Celtic are expected to move decisively once priorities are agreed, as the club looks to add depth and quality to O’Neill’s options for the run-in.

Conor Spence

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