Greenock Morton completed two deadline day signings, bringing in young defenders Calvin Okike and Dylan Borso on season-long loans. The moves, reported by the Greenock Telegraph, add depth to a Morton squad that currently sits 9th in the Scottish Championship with just one point from four games.
Okike, an 18-year-old Nigerian, joins from Hull City and can operate at centre back or left back. He famously scored in the first minute of his senior debut during a previous loan at Hartlepool United. Borso, a 20-year-old American, arrives from MLS side Chicago Fire and offers versatility, capable of playing on either wing or at right back. Manager Ian Murray highlighted the immediate impact of new arrivals. "When you bring any player in, whether that be a permanent or loan deal, when the players see quality right away it gives them a wee boost," Murray said.
How does the squad look now?
The double signing caps a busy summer of recruitment at Cappielow. Morton have brought in 13 new players during the transfer window. Alongside the deadline day duo, the list includes Grant Savoury, Brian Kinnear, Laiith Fairnie, Bobby McLuckie, Jayden Gorman, Joey O'Toole, MacKenzie Carse, Harry Cochrane, and loan players Sahil Bashir, Elyh Harrison, Callum Sandilands, Christopher Cupps, and Phil Croker. This influx is balanced by a significant exodus, with ten players departing the club. Fergus Owens, Ali Crawford, Kian Taylor, Nathan Shaw, Zak McKay, Aaron Comrie, Zak Delaney, Cameron Blues, Owen Moffat, Cammy MacPherson, and Kris Moore have all moved on. Murray explained Moore's exit was due to a 'bit of everything' and that the player wanted to become a free agent.
What is the current injury situation?
While new faces arrive, Morton are managing some fitness concerns within the squad. Full-back Jackson Longridge is close to making a return from injury. Midfielder Iain Wilson remains sidelined with a calf issue. New signing Jayden Gorman, despite training for most of the week, is not expected to be in contention for the immediate matchday squad. Fans can track the latest availability updates on our dedicated injuries page.
Where does Morton stand in the league?
The new signings arrive with the team seeking to improve a difficult start to the campaign. Morton's league standing shows 9th place, having taken only one point from their opening four matches. Their recent form reads as three consecutive losses, and they have scored just two goals while conceding six. This leaves them nine points adrift of early leaders Stenhousemuir. The full league table and more detailed statistics are available on our standings and stats pages.
What happens next for Morton?
The focus now shifts to integrating the new players and preparing for the next challenge. The 5pm deadline applied only to permanent deals and loans for players from outside Scotland, meaning Morton can still complete domestic loan moves until the end of September. The next fixture is an away match against Ayr United, currently 6th in the table, scheduled for December 26th. That Boxing Day fixture has been moved to Wednesday, December 23rd, with a 7:45pm kick-off. The club will hope the fresh options can help turn around their fortunes as they look ahead to that match and the rest of the season, with all upcoming games listed on our fixtures page. Ian Murray praised Borso's commitment, noting, "He's super keen, he's got real energy to be here - it typifies him jumping on a plane at three or four hours notice from Chicago to Glasgow."
