What does your Premiership club need in final 11 days of transfer window?

With only 11 days left in the transfer window, Scottish Premiership managers are in a race against time to strengthen their squads ahead of the January transfer deadline. A common observation is that managers tend to avoid business in the winter window, often settling for stop-gap solutions or desperate attempts to turn things around.

For Pittodrie, head coach Stephen Robinson has adopted a fresh approach, starting from scratch and seemingly eliminating certain positions. With a squad size of 28, Robinson will likely focus on selling his services rather than adding to his team. The departure of Reo Hatate and the injury to Alistair Johnston suggest that midfield and right-back positions may require attention.

Celtic Park is facing a similar dilemma, with Martin O'Neill's starting XI looking solid but the bench sparse. The exit of Reo Hatate and Johnston's prolonged absence will leave the bench needing reinforcements. Viljami Sinisalo, who has impressed in the first team, could provide much-needed competition in defense, while another right-back may be necessary for Champions League football.

Steven Pressley, with the smallest squad in the league at just 22 players, is under pressure to bolster his defense. Five defenders and a potentially injured Simon Murray mean Pressley must find additional backup options. Additionally, reinforcements in wide areas are required, especially after late signings Yan Dhanda and Cam Congreve.

Jim Goodwin's Dundee United has made a splash in the loan market, but converting these signings into long-term additions remains the challenge. Signing Dylan Tait hints at a more homegrown approach, yet the number of players brought in so far does not guarantee success.

Falkirk, with the largest squad in the league, has had a busy summer targeting loan deals. With 14 arrivals and only two permanent departures, the manager must find the right balance to avoid oversaturation. Jacob Morrell's loan from Ipswich has added some goalscoring depth, but two more signings are necessary without causing a bloated squad.

Hearts, similarly quiet in transfers, is focusing on maintaining their core players while keeping an eye on potential departures. Josh Mulligan's potential move to Serie A has raised questions about his future at Tannadice.

Overall, each manager must carefully consider their needs, squad size, and the quality of available players to make the most of the final two weeks of the transfer window.