Scotland extends transfer window

Shaun Maloney and Pedro Mendes have recently moved to Scotland

The Scottish Football Association has extended the summer transfer window by 24 hours to Monday 1 September.

"A significant number of associations have decided to move the closure of their window," read an SFA statement.

"It would seem to make sense to assist our clubs and ensure that they are not disadvantaged in any way when trying to sign players prior to the deadline."

Associations in England, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands have also moved their windows back to 1 September.

Some associations will still be closing their window at midnight on Sunday 31 August and the SFA has moved to ensure this does not cause Scottish clubs any problems.

"The SFA will make arrangements to have registration department cover on 31 August as well as 1 September to deal with all enquiries," added the statement.

After the 1 September deadline has passed, the transfer window will re-open on Thursday 1 January.