The 28-year-old denied repeatedly hitting Mr Zaluska on the head at Ashton Lane and Byres Road on 20 October, 2014.
Mr Paton's representative Andy Phillips told the court the midfielder maintains his plea of not guilty.
The case at Glasgow Sheriff Court was continued for trial next month.
Mr Paton, of Paisley, joined Dundee United in 2013 after spells at Queen's Park and Partick Thistle, and has also represented the Northern Ireland national team.
Dundee United footballer Paul Paton has appeared in court in Glasgow accused of assaulting former Celtic goalkeeper Lucasz Zaluska.