Former Rangers, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa right-back Alan Hutton has admitted that he would love to coach at Ibrox and Villa Park in the future. The 35-year-old called time on his playing career in February after getting released by Villa at the end of last season following eight seasons at the club. Hutton joined the Villans from Tottenham in the summer of 2011 after four seasons with the North London club, and he is currently doing some media work. The ‘Scottish Cafu’ started his career at Ibrox, making his debut in 2001 and going on to make 122 appearances before leaving to join Spurs. While Hutton isn’t particularly keen on becoming a coach, he has claimed that he will jump at the chance to work at Rangers or Villa. “I must admit, I never wanted to be a coach but if anythi...
Celtic are keen on signing the Championship keeper Marcus Bettinelli this summer. The Fulham ace broke into the England setup last year and he could be available on a bargain because of his contract situation. Bettinelli has just one year left on his deal. As per Daily Mail, the player could be signed for just £1m. The 28-year-old has been quite impressive for Fulham and he could be a superb addition to Neil Lennon’s side. The report claims that Celtic have suffered a setback in their pursuit of Fraser Forster and Bettnelli is now an alternate option for them. It will be interesting to see if they can lure the player to Parkhead this summer. The Fulham keeper is thought to be keen on a new challenge. Celtic need to bring in a quality number one and they cannot afford to take any risks...
Celtic fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to express their reaction to reports linking the club with a move for Rapid Vienna midfielder Dejan Ljubicic. According to a recent report from the Daily Mail, Celtic are one of the clubs interested in signing Ljubicic this summer. The report claims that the in-demand 22-year-old midfielder is also wanted by Championship outfit Brentford. The Bees are weighing up a move for Ljubicic. However, Celtic have also discussed a move for the midfielder who has also attracted interest from clubs in Russia and Germany. Many Celtic fans feel that Ljubicic won’t be a good move for the Scottish champions as they already have plenty of midfielders, and the club should look to bolster other areas of the pitch. Here are som...
According to the Chronicle, Celtic are interested in bringing Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman to Parkhead this summer. The 23-year-old is currently on a season-long loan with English Championship side Swansea City and is expected to go out on another loan next term after the Magpies signed former Motherwell goalie Mark Gillespie. Celtic want to sign a goalkeeper after Fraser Forster returned to Southampton following the end of his loan deal at Parkhead and vowed to fight for his place at St. Mary’s, and Woodman could be their man. The England youth international knows all about the Scottish Premiership having had loan stints at Kilmarnock and Aberdeen, and he has proven his quality at Swansea all over again. He is hoping to get a call-up to the national team from his godfather ...
Celtic have been linked with a move for Joe Hart recently. The 75-cap England international is a free agent right now and it will be interesting to see if Celtic decide to snap him up. Initially, the Hoops were expected to sign Fraser Forster from Southampton but the deal has not worked out yet. Hart is thought to be an alternative. The former Manchester City keeper has regressed a lot over the last few seasons and his signing would be a bit of a gamble for Celtic. That said, he used to be a top-class keeper and if he manages to regain his confidence and form, he could turn into a real bargain for Neil Lennon’s side. Also, Hart is only 33 and for a goalkeeper that is hardly a worry. He could sort out Celtic’s goalkeeping situation for the next few years. Former Celtic star Jonathan Gould h...
Leeds United are edging closer to securing promotion to the Premier League. The Whites earned a fantastic 3-1 victory against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday and cemented their position at the top of the Championship table. It seems they have already started preparing for the summer transfer window. Patrick Bamford has scored 15 goals this season, but he can’t be relied upon to deliver week in week out in the Premier League. And Leeds are highly unlikely to buy Jean Kevin-Augustin on a permanent deal by spending more than £17m. According to latest reports from The Mirror, Leeds are plotting an ambitious move for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard. If the Whites secure promotion, which looks more likely, they would make a serious attempt to sign the 22-year-old who has enjoyed a phenomen...
Celtic are thought to be keen on the former St Mirren keeper Vaclav Hladky. Neil Lennon’s side are on the lookout for a new keeper and the move for Fraser Forster has proven to be difficult. The Saints ace was on loan at Celtic this past season and the Hoops want to sign him permanently. However, the finances involved have complicated the deal. As per Football Insider, Hladky is an alternative to Forster. It will be interesting to see if Celtic make their move for the 29-year-old now. The Czech keeper is a free agent right now and he could prove to be a superb addition for a bargain. He has done well in the SPL over the last year and a half. He has been linked with Rangers as well. Celtic need to sign a quality keeper and it remains to be seen who they end up with. They will be going for t...
Former Celtic player Chris Sutton has urged the club not to sign Joe Hart this summer. The 75-cap England international is a free agent and he has been linked with the Hoops recently. However, Sutton claims that Hart is past his peak and he would be a major gamble if Celtic decided to sign him. He has urged the Hoops to move to Fraser Forster indeed. Sutton said to Daily Record: “Why would Celtic, whether he cost money or a free transfer, want to spend big wages on Hart? He’s not the keeper that he was. He’s 33 years old, maybe he could come up and resurrect his career but Celtic cannot afford to take a gamble this season. That would be a gamble to sign Hart, looking at the form which he has been in. It hasn’t been good enough and Celtic cannot afford slip-ups.&nbs...
Celtic have submitted a bid for the Brest midfielder Haris Belkebla. The 26-year-old has been linked with a move to Rangers as well recently. As per Le Buteur, Celtic have put forward an interesting offer for the player and Belkebla is keen on a move abroad. However, the Ligue 1 side are not keen on a transfer and it will be interesting to see if Celtic or Rangers can change their mind. Belkebla is a central midfielder but he can operate as a defensive midfielder as well. Celtic need someone like him as the long term alternative to Scott Brown. The Celtic star is past his peak and he will need to be phased out soon. Belkebla could prove to be a good signing for the Scottish giants for the right price. It remains to be seen how Brest deal with their reported offer. The French club migh...
Celtic have signed Mohamed Elyounoussi on loan from Southampton for another season. The Scottish champions have confirmed the transfer on their official website and former Hoops ace Chris Sutton has now shared his reaction to the move. The popular Scottish pundit tweeted that it is good business from Celtic. His tweet read: Elyounoussi another year is good business from Celtic… — Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) June 30, 2020 Elyounoussi was on loan at Celtic this past season as well but he struggled with injuries. If he can stay fit next year, he could be a key player for Neil Lennon. In the games he played this past season, he managed to showcase his mercurial talent. Elyounoussi needs to play regular first team football at this stage of his career and the decision to rejoin Celtic on loan...
Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos has turned down a move to a Qatari club. Al Duhail were looking at the player earlier in June. As per reports (h/t Daily Record), the player wants to join a European club and he won’t be joining the QNB Stars League outfit. Morelos has been a key player for Rangers over the past few seasons and Steven Gerrard will be hoping to keep him at the club beyond this summer. If Rangers want to win the title, they will players like Morelos. The 24-year-old Colombian has scored 29 goals this season. He has been linked with several European clubs lately and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. The likes of Newcastle and Leicester City have been linked with the player in the past. Morelos is reportedly content with life in Glasgow but he wants to take the nex...
Glasgow Rangers are looking to bolster their squad in the summer transfer window, and the Ibrox club are showing keen interest in signing Djordje Petrovic. According to reports from Foot Mercato, the Gers are one of the many clubs interested in signing the highly-rated goalkeeper. The report claims that the Gers have enquired about the possibility of signing the young goalkeeper from FC Cukaricki in the summer transfer window. A host of European clubs like Nice, Paris FC, Getafe, Anderlecht and KV Mechelen have also registered their interest in the goalkeeper. It has been suggested that along with these clubs, Rangers could make an offer for the Serbian in the coming weeks. The Gers, who finished second behind Celtic in the 2019-20 Scottish Premiership are already acti...