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Rennes receive 'flood' of offers for Kyogo as French side's stance detailed

1 week ago | heraldscotland.com | Blair Meikle

Ex-Celtic striker Kyogo could be on the move again (Image: SNS) Rennes have reportedly been 'flooded' with loan offers for ex-Celtic striker Kyogo. The Hoops hero has had a nightmare time of it since moving to France in a £10million deal in January and was frozen out for much of the latter part of the season. The manager who signed him was quickly sacked and later admitted he didn't have a say in the signing of the Japan international.
Rangers deal for transfer target could be off due to Middle East conflict

1 week ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Blair Meikle

Dor Turgeman to Rangers may be in doubt (Image: Getty) Rangers could be set to miss out on striker target Dor Turgeman due to rising conflict in the Middle East, according to reports. Turgeman has been on the radar at Ibrox and some reports even suggested a deal to bring him from Maccabi Tel Aviv could be close.
Celtic transfer target's asking price jumps as new club lead race

1 week ago | heraldscotland.com | Blair Meikle

Celtic target Sondre Orjasaeter has an £11m price tag on his head (Image: Getty) Celtic transfer target Sondre Ørjasæter has an asking price of £11million on his head with a new club frontrunners to sign him, it is claimed. The Sarpsborg winger has been on the radar of the Hoops for some time and it was reported in January that dialogue had been opened in at attempt to bring him to Glasgow. Nothing happened at the time with suggestions around £7m would have to be paid to land him.
Rangers star 'set' to be offered new deal to fend off mounting transfer interest

1 week ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Blair Meikle

Nicolas Raskin will be offered a new Rangers deal (Image: SNS) Rangers are poised to offer a new contract to Nicolas Raskin with interest in their midfield star mounting, according to a report. The Belgian has been linked with clubs in England and his former manager Philippe Clement even suggested he is ready to sign for a top half Premier League side after emerging as a leading player in the Gers squad last season.
Brighton receive £25.6m Serie A transfer bid for ex-Celtic star Matt O'Riley

1 week ago | heraldscotland.com | Blair Meikle

Napoli have bid for Brighton's Matt O'Riley (Image: PA) Napoli have reportedly launched a bid to sign former Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley from Celtic. O'Riley has only spent one season with the Seagulls following his £30million switch from the Hoops last summer but it is thought he could be on the move again. AS Roma were yesterday credited with an interest while Atalanta and Atletico Madrid both made offers while he was still a Celtic player.
John Souttar Rangers injury update as hope offered for Panathinaikos clash

1 week ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Blair Meikle

John Souttar has started light running after surgery (Image: SNS) John Souttar started light running today as he steps up his bid to be fit for Rangers' Champions League qualifiers against Panathinaikos. It emerged yesterday that Souttar had undergone hernia surgery just days before Gers players were back in for pre-season. With the first of two legs against the Greeks around a month away, that makes the key centre-back a major doubt.
Former Hearts star leaves manager job after just two months in charge

1 week ago | heartsstandard.co.uk | Blair Meikle

Ex-Hearts star Patrick Kisnorbo has left Yokohama F Marinos (Image: Getty) Former Hearts star Patrick Kisnorbo has left Yokohama F Marinos after just two months as manager. The Japanese outfit have had a nightmare season in the J-League and are in a relegation battle, currently sitting bottom. Kisnorbo arrived at the tail end of last year as an assistant to former England coach Steve Holland.
Scotland hero sees door 'closed' on Celtic transfer as problem scenario avoided

1 week ago | www-tmp.thenational.scot | Blair Meikle

Tierney is back at Parkhead after six years away, signing a pre-contract earlier this year ahead of a free transfer switch from Arsenal. The Hoops hero moved to the Gunners in a £25million move in 2019. Having just turned 28, the Scotland star is heading back to his beloved club in the prime of his career and brings a vast amount of Champions League and international experience.
Tartan Army hit out at UEFA over Belarus World Cup qualifier ban

1 week ago | heraldscotland.com | Blair Meikle

Scotland fans are raging about being locked out of the Belarus clash (Image: SNS) Tartan Army chiefs have lashed out at UEFA for banning them from Scotland's crucial World Cup qualifier away to Belarus. European football's governing body confirmed this week that Scotland's second game in the group would be played in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, in September.
Celtic complete signing of defender as three-year deal signed

1 week ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Blair Meikle

Celtic have signed Isaac English from Morton (Image: SNS) Celtic have completed the signing of highly-rated young defender Isaac English from Greenock Morton. The 17-year old centre-back moves to the Hoops for an undisclosed fee, believed to be £50,000, and has signed a three-year deal. He was a key member of the Morton U18 side which won the Club Academy Scotland Performance League last season.