Grading all 12 Scottish Premiership teams' summer transfer business

With the Scottish Premiership set to return from its final international break before the opening of the January transfer window Joel Sked grades the 12 teams' summer transfer business.

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Aberdeen - C

The signing of Lewis Ferguson is easily one of the best made by any side this season. Not only is he a young, talented midfielder who could fetch the team a sizeable profit in the future but he hit the ground running, becoming a key cog in the starting XI. He’s provided the two best moments of Aberdeen’s season so far: the acrobatic goal against Burnley in the Europa League and winner against Rangers in the Betfred Cup semi-final.

Celtic signed Odsonne Edouard on a permanent contract.

Another hit has been Max Lowe who provides greater athleticism and width as a left-back compared to Andrew Considine. The Dons are still missing a player of Kenny McLean’s ilk with Stephen Gleeson and Chris Forrester providing little of note.

The forward position is another issue with James Wilson inconsistent so far. There have been moments where the Manchester United loanee looks the answer but other times you are left asking the question.

Celtic - C+

The Parkhead side’s summer was shaped by their transfer policy. As the transfer window headed towards closing the club’s signings were: Scott Bain, Odsonne Edouard and Emilio Izaguirre. Two loans made permanent and a squad player.

Hibernian's Florian Kamberi has continued to score for Hibs. Picture: SNS/Ross MacDonald

Brendan Rodgers had earmarked positions to strengthen, namely centre-back. Filip Benkovic eventually arrived and has looked a class above since getting a run of games. But other areas weren’t and the club sold Moussa Dembele to Lyon on transfer deadline day which has left Celtic short.

Benkovic and Edouard have both had a consistent positive influence and added much to the team but they needed more.

Dundee - F

There were a number of reasons for Neil McCann’s departure from Dundee. One of which was recruitment. By the time the former Hearts and Rangers winger had left the club’s squad could have featured on Cowboy Builders. Those watching could only do so with bewilderment.