Aston Villa have completed the signing of Hibs defender Ulises de la Cruz. The Ecuador international is now awaiting a work permit, but the club do not anticipate any problem given that De la Cruz has fulfilled the criteria regarding international appearances. The fee involved is thought to be in the region of £1.5m. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/2145928.stm
Hedman poised for Celtic switch Swedish international GK, Magnus Hedman set to join Celtic. http://www.soccernet.com/scotland/news/2002/0728/20020728cfcshedmanccfc.html
O'Neill: Laursen bound for Parkhead Hib's Danish left-back bound for Celtic Park. http://www.soccernet.com/soccernet/news/2002/0728/20020728cfcslaursenhfcs.html