ST Johnstone wants to re-sign Ruari Paton, the 25-year-old striker who spent last season on loan at McDiarmid Park.

What happened?

Paton helped Saints win the Championship and return to the Premiership. He was on-loan from Port Vale and has since returned to the English side.

Why it matters for ST Johnstone

ST Johnstone boss Simo Valakari wants to sign Paton on a permanent basis. The team is looking to see if a deal can be done for the former Queen’s Park star. As of 2026, ST Johnstone is 1st in the Scottish Championship with 77 pts, 22W-11D-3L from 36 games, and a recent form of WWWWW.

What comes next?

The team's last result was a 1-0 win against Ayr Utd on 2026-05-01. ST Johnstone is now focusing on the summer transfer window. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 1st | | Points | 77 | | Recent Form | WWWWW | ST Johnstone is working to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. With Paton's potential re-signing, the team is looking to build on their recent success.