Scottish Premier League
Report: Rangers looking to beat French sides to signing as they prepare bid
According to L’Equipe (via GFFN) Rangers have made a concrete approach for Brest midfielder Haris Belkebla and are looking to quickly make a bid for him with RC Lens also keen on him. The newly-promoted Ligue 1 outfit want the midfielder badly after missing out on one of their top summer targets, and the Light Blues need to act fast. Rangers boss Steven Gerrard wants to strengthen his squad this summer in a bid to stop Celtic from landing 10-in-a-row next term, and he reckons Belkebla will be a good addition to his midfield. The 26-year-old’s contract with Brest runs until the summer of 2022, and he is attracting interest from a couple of suitors after proving himself in the French top-flight following promotion with his side last term. Belkebla featured in 23 Ligue 1 games for his si...
Rangers leading the chase for 26-goal star, Pundit reacts: ‘He knows where the goal is’
Rangers have been linked with a move for the Peterborough striker Ivan Toney this summer. The 24-year-old striker has scored 26 goals in League One this season and he could prove to be a superb addition to Steven Gerrard’s side. Rangers need to add more depth to their attack and Toney seems like an ideal fit. It will be interesting to see if the Ibrox outfit can secure his services in the coming months. Football Insider claims that Rangers are leading the chase for the striker along with West Brom. Popular pundit Noel Whelan has now heaped praise on the striker. The former Leeds ace reckons that Toney would be a good signing for Celtic or Rangers. However, they might not be able to afford his £15m asking price without a big sale. The likes of Odsonne Edouard and Alfredo Morelos have b...
Report: Celtic in the hunt to sign 24 y/o ‘rising striker’
According to reports from a Honduran newspaper (h/t The Daily Record), Celtic are interested in signing ‘rising striker’ Jorge Benguche. The Bhoys boss Neil Lennon said recently that he would be looking to sign a new centre-back in the summer transfer window. However, Celtic could be in the market to sign a striker as well. Benguche plays his domestic football for Club Deportivo Olimpia, where he has scored 33 goals since joining the team in 2016. The 24-year-old striker has been capped three times for Honduras. He made a serious impact playing for his nation as he scored a double on his debut against Puerto Rico. Benguche scored one of the most important goals for the club when he netted the winner against Thierry Henry’s MLS side Montreal Impact in the CONCACAF Champions L...
Report: Everton want £30m Crystal Palace target whose ‘auction will stretch the resources’
According to reports from The Sun, Everton are one of the clubs interested in signing Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard in the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old has been simply outstanding for the Bhoys this season where he scored 27 goals and provided 19 assists in 45 games in all competitions. A host of Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Leicester City, and Crystal Palace are showing keen interest in signing the striker. And it seems Everton have joined the race as well. The report claims that Celtic are expected to demand a fee in the region of £30m for the French striker. With so many clubs interested, his ‘auction will stretch the resources’ of the chasing pack. Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti will be looking to buy some quality players in the summer, and signing a...
Neil Lennon explains why Gerrard gets linked with EPL jobs & he doesn’t
Celtic manager Neil Lennon will further establish himself as a Hoops legend if he leads the side to 10-in-a-row next season and beats Rangers to the top prize. The 48-year-old helped the Parkhead outfit to three successive league titles during his first stint in charge and has already landed back-to-back titles since returning last season. Lennon is without a doubt a great manager, but he never appears to be on the radar of English clubs. However, his Rangers counterpart Steven Gerrard, who has spent just two years in the dugout, was linked with Derby County last summer and is widely tipped to take charge of Liverpool someday. Celtic legend Chris Sutton was curious to know how Lennon feels about it, and he asked him during an interview for Sportsmail. SUTTON: When Premier League jobs come ...
‘Closest thing…to Ian Wright’: PL legend raves about 17-goal star who could help Rangers stop Celtic
Glasgow Rangers striker Jermain Defoe could play a key role for the Ibrox club next season, according to Premier League legend Les Ferdinand. Celtic will be aiming to win ten titles in a row next season, and Rangers must do everything to stop them. Defoe will turn 38 in October, but Ferdinand believes the former Tottenham Hotspur striker will still continue to score goals that will halt Celtic’s march towards their tenth title in a row. According to reports from The Scottish Sun, Alfredo Morelos is almost certain to move on this summer. In that case, Defoe is set to spearhead the Gers attack. Ferdinand says that Rangers need people who can score important goals in big games, and Defoe certainly can provide that. In 2019-20, Defoe played mainly as a back-up to Morelos. However, he...
Latest report on in-demand 22 y/o star could spell bad news for Newcastle and Spurs
According to reports from the Scottish Sun, Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard is open to extending his stay at Parkhead. Edouard is one of the in-demand strikers in Europe after he enjoyed a spectacular campaign for the Bhoys. The French striker has scored 27 goals and provided 19 assists in 45 games in all competitions this season. Last month, it was reported that the Magpies were weighing up a move for the striker. The Hoops value the player at around £40m, but due to the present financial situation, a deal could be done for much less. The Sunday Times also claimed last month that Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur were keeping close tabs on Edouard as they look to sign a back-up striker for Harry Kane. However, Edouard has claimed that he would love to be a part of...
Report: Newcastle will go after 28-goal hitman no matter who owns club next season
According to the Chronicle, Newcastle United are interested in bringing Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard to St. James’ Park this summer, and the move is not dependent on who the club owner is next season. The France youth international is a wanted man in the English Premier League after bagging 28 goals across all competitions for the Hoops this term, and the Magpies reckon he could fire them to the next level. Newcastle scouts have kept tabs on Edouard for a while, and the 22-year-old is the type of signing current owner Mike Ashley loves given his sell-on value. The would-be buyers would also like to have a player with such a profile on their wishlist according to those that know them, and it will be interesting to see what happens with the Newcastle ownership in the coming weeks. Joelinto...
Report: Chelsea & Arsenal want £10m player Neil Lennon is craving to sign
Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster spent the season on loan at Celtic, helping the Scottish Premiership giants to the title, and manager Neil Lennon would love to sign him on a temporary or permanent basis. The Saints are holding out for £10 million to sell the Englishman, while his £70,000-a-week wages could also hinder Celtic from signing him again. The Hoops also face stiff competition for Forster’s signature with Premier League duo Chelsea and Arsenal. According to The Sun, the Gunners have identified the 32-year-old as a target should No 2 goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez move on. Forster is a candidate to provide back-up to Bernd Leno, and Chelsea have also earmarked him for the same role. Football Insider claims that the Blues want the former Celtic goalie to provide cover for Kepa A...
‘I would love to be part of it’ – Celtic star drops exciting hint about his future, fans will love it
Odsonne Edouard has claimed that he would love to be a part of the Celtic squad that could win the tenth Scottish Premier League title in a row next season. He said (via Daily Record): “Winning 10 in a row is very important for the club, the players and the fans. Of course, I would love to be part of it. No one knows what will happen in the future but I want to be a part of it. “My first target right now is to play football again after so much time away from the pitch. I only set personal targets for myself once the season actually starts. “At the moment, I am still under contract with Celtic and my priority is to get back playing again. In the future, we will see what happens.” The Frenchman has been linked with a move away from Parkhead in the recent months and if he stays for the next s...
Sutton pinpoints the the ‘two key pieces of summer business’ Celtic must take care of
Former Celtic star Chris Sutton has highlighted the two most important things Neil Lennon must do this summer. The popular pundit thinks that keeping Odsonne Edouard at the club and signing Fraser Forster should be the two priorities for Celtic in the transfer market. He wrote in Daily Record: “Of course, getting Fraser Forster back and making sure Odsonne Edouard stays are the two key pieces of summer business which must top the planning list.” Edouard has been linked with a move away from Parkhead and it will be interesting to see if Celtic can keep him at the club. The 28-goal star is ready to make a step up and the top clubs will be looking at him. However, if Celtic manage to keep him for another year, it could help them win their 10th league title in a row. Edouard has been...
‘Doesn’t make sense’, ‘I’m a fan’ – Sutton left disappointed with Celtic’s decision on winger
Irish winger Jonny Hayes has left Celtic after the club decided not to hand him a contract extension. The 32-year-old joined the Hoops from Aberdeen for £1 million in the summer of 2017, featuring in 68 games across all competitions and helping the team to the last three Premiership titles. While Hayes was never the first name on the team sheet, the versatile winger was the perfect squad player, offering manager Neil Lennon an option at left-back. He had thought that a new deal was on the cards following contract chats with the Celtic boss in December, but none was offered, and the decision has left former Hoops star Chris Sutton disappointed. “Whatever you feel about the rights and wrongs of Jonny Hayes and Jozo Simunovic being let go, it cannot be argued their removal from the ...
