Latvian champions RFS have offered Livingston around £150,000 for 29-year-old goalkeeper Jerome Prior. (Daily Record), external
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Image source, SNSDavid Martindale says criticism of Livingston's artificial surface has been "unwarranted" but is looking forward to welcoming opponents to a new improved one in the coming season.
The West Lothian club's pitch is being upgraded this summer and the Livingston manager points out that it is the "newest version of our surface and Falkirk's", which has received some praise.
"I know everybody talks about it not being a good surface, but that probably comes from watching and not playing on it," he said of Livingston's pitch.
Martindale has lost captain utility man Jamie Brandon to Kilmarnock but brought in four new players - winger Graham Carey from St Johnstone, defender Shane Blaney from Motherwell, plus forwards Connor McLennan and Zak Rudden from Ayr United and Queen's Park respectively.
Meanwhile, striker Stevie May has signed permanently after last season's loan from St Johnstone.
"I thought it was important to get as much Premiership experience in as we can," Martindale told BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound.
"They are all boys who have played in the Premiership and I'm giving some of them the opportunity to continue to do that but also giving some of them the chance to get back to the Premiership."
Martindale admits his side will be slightly "undercooked" when the season starts with the League Cup group sections because they will be "a week to 10 days" later in starting pre-season because of playing in the Premiership Play-off final.
"I've been involved in some big games with Livingston previously, but that tops the lot for me," he said of the victory over Ross County.
"In the manner of going behind, how we won the game, it was just a great way to end the season. I think it was a really good game of football for the neutral, but I think it was really good for Scottish football in terms of the play-offs - it is one of the formats that work."
Image source, SNSLivingston have signed right-back Cammy Kerr from Scottish Championship side Queen's Park.
The former Dundee full-back, who made over 150 appearances in the top flight for the Dark Blues, is Davie Martindale's sixth summer signing.
The 29-year-old ran out 15 times in the second tier last season for the Spiders.
Image source, SNSThe SPFL confirmed attendances have risen for a third consecutive season and thanked fans for their "incredible support".
Crowds across all leagues, cups and play-off matches totalled more than 5.3 million, a rise of nearly 185,000 from the 2023-24 season.
"We will be having further meetings with key stakeholders over the summer to review the most recent season and look ahead to 2025-26," the SPFL statement ends.
"We remain committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable matchday experience for players and supporters - they are the lifeblood of our game and deserve nothing less."
Image source, SNSLivingston have added more Scottish Premiership experience to their squad with the signing of defender Shane Blaney from Motherwell.
The 26-year-old joined the Fir Park side in January 2023 from Sligo Rovers and made 54 appearances for the Steelmen.
The centre-back featured just 17 times last season as he was hit with injury troubles.
Image source, SNSLivingston have signed striker Zak Rudden from Scottish Championship side Queen's Park.
The forward scored nine goals in the second tier last season and has Premiership experience with St Johnstone and Dundee.
The 25-year-old is David Martindale's fourth summer signing as he prepares his squad for their first season back in the top tier.
Image source, SNSLivingston have signed striker Stevie May on a permanent deal following a successful season-long loan.
The former St Johnstone legend played a pivotal role in Livi bouncing back to the Scottish Premiership at the first time of asking after joining in August 24.
The 32-year-old missed just one game since signing for David Martindale's side in the Championship last term, grabbing six goals in 37 games.
He also scored in four of Livi's five SPFL Trust Trophy games, including in the 5-0 final win.
He made 275 top-flight appearances for the Saints and Aberdeen.
Image source, SNSGraham Carey was one of many players to depart St Johnstone this summer
Midfielder Graham Carey has joined recently-promoted Livingston following his departure from St Johnstone.
The 36-year-old was a regular in the Perth side last term as they suffered Scottish Premiership relegation, scoring four goals in 34 appearances.
But he will continue to play top-flight football next season after becoming David Martindale's second summer signing following the arrival of Connor McLennan.
Image source, SNSJamie Brandon captained Livingston to promotion
Livingston's promotion play-off winning captain Jamie Brandon has departed the club upon their return to the Scottish Premiership.
The versatile midfielder, who joined Livi in 2022, missed just two games last season as David Martindale's side finished second in the Championship and earned promotion with victory against Ross County in the play-off final.
The 27-year-old, who also lifted the SPFL Trust Trophy for the Lions last term, has been linked with a move to Stuart Kettlewell's Kilmarnock.
But Martindale has been boosted by the signing of Connor McLennan from Ayr United on a two-year deal.
The winger has top-flight experience with Aberdeen and St Johnstone.
Tete Yengi looks to be heading for a summer exit from Livingston, with the striker on the radar of several clubs south of the border and the promoted club prepared to listen to offers for the 24-year-old who is contracted until next summer. (Sunday Mail), external
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Jane Lewis
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
Image source, SNSLivingston are closing in on signing "two really exciting prospects", manager David Martindale has revealed.
Martindale, who has guided the West Lothian side back to the top flight, is keen to strengthen his squad but is also hoping to retain one or two who are out of contact.
Last season's captain Jamie Brandon is one player whose deal is set to expire, with Kilmarnock reportedly battling with Livingston to sign the full-back.
"I can't tell you about [the players we are looking to sign] yet," Martindale told BBC Scotland. "But I'm looking to bring them into the building and I'm not a million miles away from that.
"I'm also speaking to a couple of players who are out of the contract that I'd love to keep, but they've got options elsewhere as well.
"It's just football, it's just a typical pre-season, you'll lose players and you'll bring players in, but it's fairly normal for me.
"I'd done probably two or three players before the season ended, but the club haven't announced them yet.
"I expect to be doing a wee bit more work in the next 48 hours, and [if we manage that] we won't be a million miles away from having a really good squad."
As well as bringing new faces in, there will be a new artificial pitch laid at Livingston for the season ahead.
Work on that starts on Monday and Martindale hopes it will take no more than three to four weeks.
Kilmarnock are battling with Livingston over the signature of versatile defender Jamie Brandon, who is out of contract with the promoted West Lothian club but who want to retain their 27-year-old captain. (Daily Record), external
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Stevie May has admitted he faces an uncertain summer after the 32-year-old striker was released by relegated St Johnstone and with his loan deal to promoted Livingston at an end. (The Courier), external
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We asked for your views on what Livingston need to do in the transfer window.
Here's what some of you said:
Ethan: For Livi to be competitive this season we need to get a holding midfielder that can play with the ball at his feet but isn't going to be a bombscare. I'd like to see Robbie Fraser or Macaulay Tait come back to Livi but that will never happen because I think they excelled too much when they played with us. In terms of sales, get Tete Yengi out the door as well as Daniel Finlayson, both not good enough for the top flight.
Kieran: This squad is miles better than the one that was relegated. I think two full-backs would be wise. A left-back to replace Fraser, and a right-back assuming Jamie Brandon returns to the midfield with Tait departing. Some back-up at centre-back seems essential, but I'm hoping we don't revert to the low block straight away.
Daniel: Livi are going to need some extra manpower across the park to mitigate the impact of our loanees returning to their clubs of origin and an ageing squad. A striker with a ruthless edge is required, wing-backs on both sides and the departure of Michael Nottingham means we need more options in central defence. An attacking midfielder would also be nice, but we mustn't wish for too much!
Del: Livi has the basis of a very good team, a bit of strengthening up, especially creative players for David Martindale to go out and win games.
The transfer window opened on Sunday - albeit for 10 days initially, mainly so sides competing in the Club World Cup can get early business done - before reopening for the rest of the summer on 16 June.
Following play-off promotion, Livingston will certainly be looking to strengthen their squad for their return to the top flight.
Is there still an area of the squad that needs improving, or certain players you are desperate for the club to sign? Or maybe holding on to a key player is the biggest priority?
And what about sales - who needs to go?
Livingston have triggered a year-long contract extension for 29-year-old goalkeeper Jerome Prior. (Daily Record), external
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Image source, SNSMichael Nottingham helped Livingston win the Scottish Premiership Play-off final
Michael Nottingham is leaving Livingston at the end of his contract, with the defender saying "what a way to go out" after helping the club win promotion back to the Scottish Premiership.
The Birmingham-born 36-year-old joined the West Lothian club in 2023 after exiting Accrington Stanley and has made 66 appearances since.
Nottingham made 36 of those this season, 27 of them starts, as Livingston finished Championship runners-up before beating Ross County in the play-off final.
The former Castle Vale, Redditch United, Gresley, Solihull Moors, Salford City, Blackpool and Crewe Alexandra defender said on X: "What a group of lads.... one of the best! What a great club.
"Thank you Livingston for everything. Truly enjoyed my time at the club and so happy to leave on such a high."
Image source, SNSLivingston will begin the 2025-26 season with a trip to East Fife in their Premier Sports Cup Group H opener on 12 July.
Livingston then meet fellow Premiership side Kilmarnock at Rugby Park before welcoming Brora Rangers and Kelty Hearts to the Home of the Set Fare Arena.
Image source, SNSDavid Martindale has "genuine enthusiasm" for Livingston's return to the Premiership as new owner Calvin Ford has vowed to "back the club".
Livingston beat Ross County in the play-offs to secure promotion after just one season in the second tier.
"I'll be honest with you, I wouldn't have stayed at the club if I felt that it wasn't possible and we couldn't do this together," manager Martindale told BBC Scotland.
"This time last year, it was all emphasis on getting the club back to the Premiership and fortunately we've been able to do that.
"Everybody at the club has done that, we've always been that underdog, but last year was one of the most difficult I've had at the club personally, on and off the park.
"So to find ourselves back in the Premiership, we've got new owners, this is probably the first time in my 11 years at the club where I can look at a pre-season with genuine positivity, genuine enthusiasm because we're in a good place."
Martindale says Ford "won't throw silly money about" but will provide adequate backing to fund the club's attempts to stay in the Premiership.
"Since Calvin's come in, he's been brilliant with me," he added. "We've got a group chat. We're all on that. Calvin messages me quite a lot himself so he's given me assurances that he's going to back the club.
"He's not coming in to throw silly money about. That's not what he's all about and that's not what I'm looking for. Calvin's come in and said he's going to give us a chance of staying in the Premiership next year.
"He's going to back the club. He's going to bring people with the right skillset to look after the long-term future of the football club."
Image source, SNSRobbie Fraser says he's ready to "kick on" and make an impact at Rangers after helping Livingston to promotion.
The 22-year-old full-back made 23 appearances for the Lions after joining on loan in January and played every minute of their play-off campaign as David Martindale's men secured a Premiership return at the first attempt.
Now he has returned to Ibrox eager to impress whoever is appointed manager.
"I thought the level of the Championship was extremely high," Fraser told the Rangers website.
"It's a really demanding league and very competitive. Even going into the play-offs and then playing against Ross County, there's not a great deal between the bottom half of the Premiership and the top half of the Championship. It shows you how competitive Scottish football can be.
"It was exactly what I wanted - to go out and prove myself. I firmly believe I'm capable of playing for Rangers.
"I'll firstly enjoy my break and switch off, but I'll be preparing as hard as ever to go in as ready as I can be.
"There's a lot of excitement and fresh eyes, so it's about keeping myself in the best shape possible and trying to impress.
"I feel in a much better place in all parts of my game. I've got the games under my belt and have experience, so I'm in a good place to go and kick on at Rangers."
Image source, SNSRecently-promoted Livingston have been drawn alongside fellow Premiership side Kilmarnock, Kelty Hearts, East Fife and Brora Rangers in Group H of the 2025-26 Premier Sports Cup.
The opening group fixtures will take place on 12-13 July, with further matchdays on 15-16 July, 19-20 July, 22-23 July and 26-27 July.
The eight group winners and three best runners-up will join Scotland's five European entrants - Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hibernian and Dundee United - in the last 16 on the weekend of 16-17 August.
Livingston, who will return to the top flight next season after beating Ross County in the Premiership play-off final, won the League Cup in 2004 and finished as runners-up four years ago.
