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The Celtic and Rangers stars hoping to make an impact at Euro 2020
With the postponed European Championships just around the corner, we look at the Celtic and Rangers players participating in the tournament. Most of the Glasgow contingent will represent Scotland at Euro 2020, but several Rangers stars will play for other countries. Here is the list of all Ibrox and Celtic Park stars that will take part in Euro 2020. Rangers Borna Barisic – Croatia The 28-year-old has been a permanent fixture in Steven Gerrard’s team this season, making 50 appearances in all competitions. Barisic is Croatia’s first-choice left-back and will play a prominent role in the upcoming tournament. After finishing runners-up to France at the 2018 World Cup, the Blazers are not among the favourites. A competitive group that pits them against England, the Czech Republic and Sco...
Celtic submit bid for 24-yr-old target, but face competition from rivals Rangers
Rangers and Celtic are interested in signing Elfsborg defender Joseph Okumu. According to Daily Record, the Scottish clubs have submitted bids for the 24-year-old, although the size of the offers have not been revealed. Elfsborg are holding out for a fee of around £3.4 million, which should be within the range of both Rangers and Celtic. SL View: Celtic must improve defensively to win the title There is no doubt that Celtic need to improve their defensive options this summer, and Okumu could prove to be a quality signing. The 24-year-old has been outstanding for Elfsborg this past season and would be a massive upgrade on Shane Duffy. Celtic conceded 49 goals in 38 league games, and it is an area they must improve on if they want to win the title next year. By contrast, Rangers had the best...
Report suggests 41-yr-old manager is on Everton’s shortlist to replace Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti has returned to Real Madrid, and Everton will need to find a quality long term replacement. According to the Athletic, Everton held a board meeting earlier today to discuss their current situation and are now drawing up a shortlist of potential replacements. Steven Gerrard and former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez are two candidates who are being considered for the Goodison Park role. Gerrard did a tremendous job at Rangers this past season, breaking Celtic’s dominance in the Scottish Premiership. He guided Rangers to an unbeaten season in the league, and the Ibrox outfit were also impressive in the Europa League under his management. Although he’s still relatively inexperienced as a manager, he could bring some much-needed aggression and freshness to the Merseyside club if...
27-yr-old available on a bargain this summer, Gerrard an admirer of PL ace
Sheffield United midfielder John Lundstram is available on a free transfer this summer, and Daily Record says that Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is an admirer of the 27-year-old. Lundstram has generally been excellent for Sheffield United since joining the club in 2017, although he went off the boil a little last season. The midfielder can play centrally or in a deep-lying role, and his versatility would be a useful asset for Gerrard. The Ibrox outfit need more depth in their squad as they strive to defend the Scottish Premiership title and make progress in the Champions League. Lundstram is at the peak of his career right now and could make an immediate impact in the Scottish top-flight. He has proven his quality in the Premier League, and signing a player of his calibre on a free transf...
Report suggests Rangers are keen on signing £15m-rated attacker this summer
Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie has been linked with a move to Scottish outfit Rangers this summer. According to Daily Mail, the 24-year-old striker is a target for the Scottish champions and he is valued at around £15 million. The Blades have been relegated to the Championship and McBurnie might be looking to move on in search of regular football at a higher level. A move to Ibrox would allow him to play in the Champions League next season and it remains to be seen whether Steven Gerrard’s side can pull off the transfer in the coming weeks. The 24-year-old is a Rangers fan and he’s unlikely to object to a move to Scotland this summer. However, the asking price could be a bit of a problem for the Scottish outfit unless they sell a key player like Alfredo Morelos. The Colombian has be...
‘Howe’s a fan’ – Journo claims incoming Celtic boss could sign Englishman Rangers once wanted
English midfielder Jack Wilshere has left Bournemouth after the short-term deal he signed in January ended. The former Arsenal star is now a free agent again, and according to Evening Standard’s Simon Collings, Celtic could emerge as an option for him if, as expected, Eddie Howe is appointed as their new boss. The former Bournemouth manager is a fan of Wilshere after working with him at Vitality Stadium during 2016-17. The 29-year-old was linked with Rangers last October after West Ham United released him, but he took to Twitter early this year to reveal that the Scottish Premiership champions never made a move to suggest they wanted him. Nope! https://t.co/XVZZqLroNc — Jack Wilshere (@JackWilshere) January 22, 2021 It remains to be seen whether the Light Blues outfit would return for Wils...
EPL-linked 21-goal man Rangers want this summer hands in transfer request
Aberdeen midfielder Lewis Ferguson has handed in a transfer request at the club, according to the Scottish Premiership outfit. Watford and Rangers are keen on the youngster ahead of the summer transfer window, and he has made his intentions known to the Dons, insisting he sees his future elsewhere. The 21-year-old has tabled a written request to Aberdeen asking to leave, and the Light Blues will be keeping an eye on developments. Watford have tabled a £2 million bid for the midfielder, but the Pittodrie side have dubbed it an “insulting offer” and have since rejected it. Rangers manager Steven Gerrard wants to bolster his squad this summer to mount a solid title defence next term, and landing Ferguson would boost his side’s chances. Ferguson spent four years in Rangers academy before being...
Rangers reportedly want to re-sign Premier League-linked 21-goal midfielder
Watford want Aberdeen midfielder Lewis Ferguson this summer and have seen a £2 million bid rejected, according to The Sun. The Hornets are preparing for life back in the Premier League and they reckon the Scottish ace would be a top addition to their squad. However, they are not the only ones keen on Ferguson, with Rangers also keeping tabs on him. Manager Steven Gerrard wants to defend the Scottish Premiership title next term and is keen to make quality summer recruitment, but the Light Blues will not be getting their former academy player for cheap. Ferguson spent four years in the Rangers setup but was released at 14 before making a name for himself at Hamilton Academical. He joined Aberdeen three years ago and has since established himself as a key player, scoring 21 goals in 124 appea...
‘Incredible achievement’ – Former Celtic hero reacts to Rangers’ unbeaten league campaign
Rangers picked up a 4-0 win over Aberdeen to wrap up a hugely successful season in the Scottish Premiership yesterday. Kemar Roofe (2), Joe Lewis (OG) and Jermain Defoe were on the scoresheet as the Gers romped to another comfortable victory. Steven Gerrard’s men have been the best team in the country over the past year, finishing the season with 32 wins and six draws, At the start of the season, Celtic were expected to win their tenth league title in a row, and few people would have expected Rangers to perform the way they have. The Ibrox outfit have been superb in attack and defensively rock solid. Rangers have conceded just 13 goals in the league this season. Their domestic success has been built on strong defensive foundations, and Gerrard will be eager to add to his squad and rep...
Glasgow Rangers Champions – A 55th Title for Rangers
Rangers have lifted the Scottish Premiership trophy after an invincible season. They blew away all competition and won the title by a 25-point margin. A massive total of 102 points and a 100% home record demonstrate just how dominant this side has been. It has been a long and painful journey for everyone associated with the club, but they will feel normality returning with this title win. They finished the season the same way they started, by beating Aberdeen. A comfortable 4-0 win set up the celebrations. Glasgow will be bouncing tonight to celebrate what has been a relentless campaign from Rangers. The entire club has been nothing short of spectacular this season. Key players such as James Tavernier, Connor Goldson, Steven Davis and Allan McGregor have been vital in Rangers’ devastating ...
Celtic legend Shunsuke Nakamura reacts to Rangers winning the Premiership title
Celtic were looking to set a new record by winning the Scottish Premiership title for the 10th season in a row heading into the 2020-21 campaign, but Steven Gerrard’s Rangers had other ideas. The Ibrox outfit secured their first league title in a decade on March 7 and have gone 36 games without defeat this term. Rangers have been head and shoulders above Celtic, securing three victories and a draw over the Hoops during the league campaign this term. Sunday’s 4-1 win underlined the huge difference between the two sides, and former Parkhead favourite Shunsuke Nakamura has reacted to the Light Blues’ impressive campaign. “I still follow Celtic and watch the news and watch the games,” Nakamura told The Guardian. “I think Rangers were strong this season and deserved to win the championship. I h...
‘It’s nice to be linked’: 24-year-old comments on his future amid Leeds interest
Rangers winger Ryan Kent has hinted that he is focused on his job at the Ibrox club. The 24-year-old, who joined Rangers for a fee of £7m permanently from Liverpool, has impressed heavily under Steven Gerrard. He has not only helped the Gers secure the Scottish Premiership title but also impressed in the Europa League campaign this season. Kent has managed 12 goals and 14 assists in 50 appearances this season, and his impressive form has caught the attention of several clubs, including Premier League outfit Leeds. The former Liverpool winger has insisted that while it’s nice to see his name being linked with a move to ‘big’ Premier League clubs, he is currently focused on his job at Rangers. “It’s just playing in the now. It’s nice to be linked with other big clubs,” said Kent t...
