The Scottish Premiership’s summer free agents face an uncertain January

Benjamin Kimpioka is tipped to be one of the Premiership’s hottest properties in his first full season in Scottish football.

The 24-year-old Swede looks to repay the undisclosed fee St Johnstone paid AIK for the striker in January 2024 by scoring seven goals in his first nine appearances this season .

However, he has found the net just once in his last nine under the system adopted by new manager Simo Valakari, who admitted last week that Kimpioka had refused to even enter negotiations. about extending his stay, left “where next?” as the only unanswered question.

With Saints sitting bottom of the table, other offers are likely to be delayed amid a relegation battle.

Other expiring contracts: Sam McClelland, defender; Bozo Mikulic, advocate; Barry Douglas, defender; Cammy MacPherson, midfielder; Matt Smith, midfielder; David Keltjens, midfielder; Maksym Kucheryavyi, midfielder; Sven Sprangler, midfielder; Alex Ferguson, midfielder; Drey Wright, midfielder; Graham Carey, midfielder; Nicky Clark, forward.

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