The season might only be in its infancy but recruitment is a year-round game nowadays. Clubs will already be battling it out behind the scenes to plan for next season and we're just three months away from the January window - and all the fun that comes with it - after all.
With it comes the chance to table bids and strengthen squads immediately but it also opens the window of opportunity to pounce on pre-contracts. Any player out of contract next summer will be fair game from January 1 and clubs up and down the UK will be eyeing the market intent on landing a freebie or two.
It's a well-utilised market in Scotland and the most proactive clubs tend to benefit - Rangers announced the arrival of John Souttar six months in advance while Alan Forrest is already looking an impressive addition for Hearts.
