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Nicolas Kuhn 'getting ahead of himself' as Celtic star transfer interest questioned

4 days ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Blair Meikle

The winger didn't enjoy the best of starts to life at Parkhead after signing last January, with supporters continuing to question the club's transfer policy as a result. But he started this campaign on fire and has been a key man throughout, even although there has been a slight dip in his levels. Before Hoops teammate Daizen Maeda won PFA Scotland's Player of the Year award, Kuhn was a nominee along with captain Callum McGregor and Dundee striker Simon Murray.
Hearts manager latest and who will be in charge for St Johnstone clash

4 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Blair Meikle

It was thought there was a chance the 53-year-old would make the move in time to lead his new charges as they face the relegation-threated Saints at Tynecastle midweek. But our sister site, Hearts Standard, has shone some light on the situation. And McInnes is now not expected to be the man in charge on Wednesday night, with Fox carrying on with his interim duties for now. The 41-year-old is set to conduct media duties tomorrow ahead of that one.
Greg Taylor to Rangers shot down as prediction made on Celtic's star's future

4 days ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Blair Meikle

The Celtic left-back is out of contract in the summer and expected to move on from the club with Kieran Tierney having signed a pre-contract to return from Arsenal when his deal there is up, which would likely limit Taylor's involvement. There has been a suggestion Rangers could look to try and tempt the former Kilmarnock left-back across the city as they look to build their team amid a US takeover involving 49 Enterprises.
Leon Balogun opens up on Rangers future as time ticks down on contract

4 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Blair Meikle

The Nigerian centre-back is 36 and will turn 37 next month and won't have many more deals left in him. Contract talks have been placed on hold with the club prioritising the new manager hunt and it means Balogun heads into the final two matches of the season not knowing what the future holds. As he hopes for fresh terms to be offered, he admits all he can do is get on with the job at hand. “I think I have no choice,” Balogun said.
New Rangers home top 'revealed' as leaked photo gives fans a glimpse

4 days ago | www-tmp.thenational.scot | Blair Meikle

Gers will be wearing Umbro kits next season after suppliers Castore acquired rights to their brand professional teams' sub-license. The deal with Castore was revealed to run until 2030. Three weeks ago, we showed you Rangers' possible new away top as a leak revealed a red, white and blue number. And now, a picture acquired by our team looks to show what could well be the home kit for the 2025/26 season. Appearing to be taken in a warehouse or similar, a row of the kits are seen on hangers.
Russell Martin speaks on next job plans amid Rangers links

4 days ago | thenational.scot | Blair Meikle

The former Ibrox defender has been reported to be in the mix to become the next permanent Gers manager after being sacked by Southampton in December. The 39-year-old led Saints to promotion to the Premier League in his first season in charge, beating Leeds in the play-off final. That campaign included a club-record 25-game unbeaten run as they recovered from a poor start to the season to bring themselves back into contention.
Ex-Celtic man helps frustrate Scott McTominay and Napoli

4 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Blair Meikle

Napoli were three points ahead of challengers Inter, who travelled to take on a Torino side featuring another Scotland international in the shape of Che Adams. Inter won their game 2-0 to pile the pressure on McTominay, Billy Gilmour and co, who could only manage a 2-2 draw to move a point clear. The former Manchester United midfielder assisted Romelu Lukaku to open the scoring on 15 minutes but an Alex Meret OG levelled things up.
Celtic to 'spend big' on striker as star's chances to be limited further

4 days ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Blair Meikle

It has been a criticism aimed at them over the years as fans grew tired of millions lying in the bank and not being spent on players. But they smashed their transfer record with £11million playmaker Arne Engels and also splashed a cool £9m on Adam Idah. Hoops supporters wanted to see the Irishman signed permanently and got their wish - but there have been question marks since.
Sean Dyche frontrunner for English job amid Rangers links

5 days ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Blair Meikle

The Englishman is one of many names to have been mentioned in connection with the vacant post at Ibrox, a free agent after his Everton sacking in January. After Philippe Clement left Gers, some reports suggested club chiefs had held early discussions with Dyche and Steven Gerrard. There was one claim in recent days that a four-man shortlist has been drawn up - including Gerrard, Gary O'Neil, Russell Martin and Rob Edwards. Despite Dyche's absence from that list, he remains linked with the job.
Nikola Katic on move again months after Rangers return links

5 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Blair Meikle

He is contracted to the Swiss side until the summer of 2026 but his future will remain uncertain having been shipped out in January. Katic earned rave reviews in the early days of his loan spell and was a rock in defence as he helped them stun Liverpool in the FA Cup. But he couldn't help Miron Muslic's side avoid the drop and they will be playing League One football next season, which makes it hard to see him making a permanent switch.