Image source, SNSLivingston have signed Aidan Denholm from fellow top-flight club Hearts on a three-year deal.
The 21-year-old midfielder spent the start of last season on loan at Ross County, but his stay in Dingwall was cut short due to injury.
Denholm made his debut for Hearts in 2021, before loan moves to Berwick Rangers, East Fife, and County.
He is on the Livingston bench for their League Cup match with Kelty Hearts.
Image source, SNSMontgomery spent last season on loan at Queen's Park
Celtic defender Adam Montgomery has joined fellow Premiership side Livingston on a season-long loan.
The 23-year-old moves to the newly-promoted Lions having spent last term with Championship outfit Queen's Park, playing 14 games and scoring once.
Montgomery has made 20 appearances for Celtic but hasn't featured since December 2021, with a raft subsequent loan spells including Aberdeen and St Johnstone.
Livingston are in pole position to land 21-year-old midfielder Aidan Denholm from Hearts despite Scottish Premiership rivals Motherwell also being keen along with Championship pair Ross County and St Johnstone. (Daily Record), external
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Hearts' 21-year-old midfielder, Aidan Denholm, is wanted by Livingston, Motherwell and Ross County. (Joel Sked on X), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesJeremy Bokila scored three goals in the Eredivisie last term
Livingston are set to announce the signing of Jeremy Bokila after securing a work permit for the striker.
Manager David Martindale attended a work permit hearing on Thursday in a bid to sign the 36-year-old DR Congo international from Willem II, who were relegated from the Dutch top flight last season.
The positive news comes as the West Lothian side secured a 2-0 Premier Sports Cup win over Brora Rangers, and Martindale is focused on getting further options for his squad.
"We got the work permit for a number nine to give us options up top," Martindale said in a club video.
"Going into the Premiership, you need offensive options, that's where games are won and lost.
"We are looking at bringing a left-back in, we are looking at bringing an eight in, and we have a nine in the building. It will be announced soon."
Image source, SNSMidfielder Reece McAlear has left Livingston to join Championship side St Johnstone for an undisclosed fee.
The 23-year-old made 37 appearances for Livingston and scored four goals in their Championship promotion campaign after moving from Tranmere Rovers last summer.
McAlear, who has penned a two-year deal, becomes St Johnstone's second signing of the day after former Hibs midfielder Stephen Mallan.
"I'm a player who likes to get on the ball and dominate the ball. I know the league very well and hopefully that can benefit the team," said McAlear.
"It's a chance for me to play more football and I really am excited to get going."
Image source, SNSVersatile left-sided attacker Cristian Montano has signed a new two-year contract as Livingston prepare for their Premiership return.
Colombian Montano, 33, has made 119 appearances for David Martindale's side and has 11 goals to his name.
He was a bright light during Livingston's last season in the top flight two campaigns ago after joining in 2021 from Port Vale.
Image source, SNSDavid Martindale believes Livingston were "unlucky" to lose 1-0 away to Kilmarnock on Wednesday, but was heartened by the level of his side's performance.
Livingston had chance after chance in Ayrshire, but were unable to convert and were made to rue a lapse of concentration at the back as Mo Sylla put through his own net following a miscued punch by goalkeeper Jerome Prior.
"There were a lot of positives," Martindale told BBC Scotland. "We were unlucky to come away with nothing. We created the better chances.
"We controlled large parts of the game. We're not used to losing games of football, so it's important we put the performance in front of the result. We got into some great areas, but that wee bit of calmness was all that was missing."
Martindale will attend a work permit hearing on Thursday in a bid to sign 36-year-old DR Congo international striker Jeremy Bokila from Willem II, who were relegated from the Dutch top flight last season.
"I'm pretty confident it will get passed, he is coming from a real top level," he said.
"And then there's two younger ones who I'm speaking to their parent clubs about. Whether that's going to be loans or permanent deals…
"If I can get those three players in the building this week or early next week, I'll be over the moon with what we've got, although we would need to trim the squad a bit."
Image source, SNSLivingston are closing in on a forward signing, providing they get a "positive result" from a work permit panel on Thursday, says manager David Martindale.
Martindale told BBC Scotland the attacking player spent time with his side during their pre-season camp in the Netherlands and "showed up really well".
The Livingston boss also revealed the club are in talks about another addition, adding: "We're also speaking to another club about a potential loan/permanent and there are one or two to move on from us.
"If the window shut today, I would be fairly happy. But if we can add one or two more and balance the books with one or two going the other way, that'll be great."
Image source, SNSLivingston striker Robbie Muirhead has signed a contract extension running until 2027, the Scottish Premiership club have confirmed.
The 29-year-old was integral to the West Lothian side's promotion last term, scoring 19 goals and providing nine assists across 48 appearances.
The forward finished the season as Livingston's top goalscorer and won the club's players' player of the year.
Muirhead has already opened his account this campaign, netting the opener in Saturday's 2-1 League Cup group win over East Fife.
Image source, SNSJamie Brandon captained Livingston to promotion before leaving for Kilmarnock this summer
Jamie Brandon is prepared for a tough test in "quite a quick turnaround" as he prepares to face his old club when Kilmarnock welcome Livingston to Rugby Park on Wednesday.
The 27-year-old left the West Lothian side after captaining the team to top-flight promotion last term.
Now the right-back is preparing for a "strange" fixture against his old club in the Scottish League Cup group stage.
"It will be enjoyable obviously. I know everyone there very well and know how they like to work," said Brandon.
"It will be a tough test and they're a competitive team so it's one I'm looking forward to. With the draw and then the first league game as well - nice and quick playing against them.
"I do find it a little bit strange. Obviously I was there for three years and I only just left not long ago and you're back playing against them.
"So it's quite a quick turnaround but it's one I'm looking forward to and I want to showcase what us at Kilmarnock can do against them."
The defender became Stuart Kettlewell's first signing after three seasons at Livingston.
Brandon reflected on his time with his former team but insists he is hopeful for more success at his new club.
"It was a time I really enjoyed and I think particularly last season, it was a successful year and probably where I played my best football in my career, so I look back with fond memories," he added.
Meanwhile, Kilmarnock have announced a co-operation agreement with Annan Athletic.
Zander Craik, Josh Gilmour and Duncan Barlow will head to Galabank as part of the agreement, which focuses on boosting opportunities for young Scottish players.
The Rugby Park club say "this is a flexible loan agreement that allows players to move between the sides" during the campaign.
Image source, SNSDavid Martindale thinks Livingston are "a little bit undercooked" going into their second Premier Sports Cup group game against fellow Premiership side Kilmarnock on Wednesday.
Livi kicked off their campaign with a narrow win over League 1 East Fife and now face Killie - who defeated Brora Rangers on Saturday - who they also open their league season against on Saturday, 2 August.
Martindale believes Wednesday's game is going to be "a hell of a lot different" to their meeting next month.
"It's early in the season, so it's one of the ones, if you win it, you'll probably say you can use it as a barometer," the manager said. "If you don't, you can't.
"I think we're a wee bit undercooked going into it.
"I think this game is going to be a hell of a lot different from what the first league game is going to be.
"So I think both teams will be a wee bit cagey, sussing each other out, but come the first league game, I think it'll be a totally different game that you see from both teams."
Image source, SNSGoalkeeper Jerome Prior has signed a new three-year deal with Livingston which will keep him at the club until the summer of 2028.
The 29-year-old joined David Martindale's side from Pau FC last summer and went on to make 44 appearances last term and kept 22 clean sheets - the highest of any Livingston goalkeeper in a single season.
Prior played a pivotal role in a campaign that saw Livi concede the second-fewest goals across the SPFL and secure an immediate return to the top flight thanks to their play-off win over Ross County.
Livingston goalkeeper Jerome Prior is close to agreeing a new three-year contract with the club after two six-figure bids from Latvian champions RFS were rejected for the 29-year-old last month. (Sky Sports), external
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Image source, SNSLivingston have signed French central defender Brooklyn Kabongolo on a two-year deal from National League South side, Aveley.
An Ipswich Town academy product, Kabongolo, 22, was with Livingston on the pre-season trip to the Netherlands and featured in the win against Alloa Athletic.
Kabongolo, who scored three goals in 34 league games last season will provide competition to veteran defenders Ryan McGowan and Danny Wilson in David Martindale's side.
Image source, SNSRobbie Muirhead scored 19 goals for Livingston last season
A Robbie Muirhead free-kick earned Livingston a 1-1 draw against Belgian side Kortrijk at their training camp in the Netherlands.
It follows Thursday's 3-1 victory over Greek outfit Aris, when the goals came from Daniel Finlayson, Graham Carey and Andy Winter.
David Martindale's team open their season away to East Fife next Saturday in the Premier Sports Cup.
Livingston manager David Martindale is pleased with his transfer business but still wants to add another striker before the close of the window. (Daily Record), external
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Image source, SNSDavid Martindale's "infectiousness" played a sizeable part in Shane Blaney signing for Livingston, the former Motherwell man says.
Defender Blaney, 26, made 54 appearances for the Steelmen before switching to Livi last month after Martindale called.
"I could feel his passion for the place, so I wanted to get it done quickly," he told club media.
"It's infectious when he speaks to you like the way he speaks about the club so I'm looking forward to getting going now and getting back playing games.
"I'll give everything, hopefully there's a bit of quality in there, with a few rockets, too."
