Scottish Premier League
‘No question about that’ – Martin O’Neill makes EPL title claims about Rangers & Celtic
Former Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has claimed that Rangers and the Hoops would be challenging for the title within five years if they were in the Premier League. The Scottish Premiership isn’t highly rated by most fans of the English top-flight, with many quick to claim that the quality of the SPFL isn’t high enough. Both Celtic and Rangers have attempted to join the English Football League in the past, and Martin O’Neill is confident that they will be in the top-flight after four seasons should they begin their journey in the League Two. The ex-Hoops boss also believes the Old Firm duo will start attracting the best players in the world if they start playing in the Premier League as they will have more money to compete in the transfer market. “They would be contesting. No question abou...
Report: Celtic plotting summer move for highly rated French defender
Celtic are interested in signing the French defender Brandon Soppy this summer. As per Foot Mercato (via HITC), the 18-year-old’s performances in the UEFA Youth League have attracted Celtic’s attention. The Scottish giants are not the only ones after the youngster this summer. The likes of Monaco and Leipzig are keen on the player as well. It will be interesting to see if the Hoops make their move for Soppy in the coming weeks. Celtic have benefited from signing talented young French players in the last few years and Soppy could develop into a star for them as well. The likes of Edouard, Ntcham, Dembele have all gone on to become Celtic stars and Soppy will be looking to follow in their footsteps if he joins the club. Celtic have a great track record when it comes to nurturing young player...
Report: Celtic target’s father is pushing him to join Newcastle this summer
Former Newcastle player Laurent Robert wants his son to join the Magpies this summer. Montpellier attacker Thomas Robert will be a free agent soon and his father wants him to join Newcastle on a free transfer. The player is thought to be a target for Celtic and Rangers as well. The 19-year-old is highly rated in France and he could prove to be a solid addition for Newcastle, especially on a free. Chronicle claims that Laurent is pushing his son to complete a move to the North-East. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle make their move for the player in the coming weeks. It would be a good long term investment for them. If they can nurture the youngster properly over the next few seasons, Robert could develop into a first-team star for them. The move could end up saving Newcastle milli...
Report: Aston Villa linked with 24-yr-old who has impressed for Rangers this season
Aston Villa have been linked with a move for the Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara. The 24-year-old defensive midfielder has done well for the Scottish side this season and it will be interesting to see if the likes of Villa come in for him. As per France Football, the likes of Brighton are thought to be keen on the player as well. Rangers signed the player last summer and they will not want to get rid of him just yet. His suitors will have to pay a sizeable fee in order to sign him this summer. Aston Villa could use a defensive midfielder like him but Smith’s transfer plans could depend on their relegation battle. If Aston Villa fail to survive, it could really restrict their resources in the transfer market. Also, Kamara might not be keen on moving to the Championship. It will be interestin...
‘I’d love to’ – Champions League winner makes Celtic transfer admission fans would love
Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson has made a transfer admission Celtic fans would love, claiming he would love play for the Scottish Premiership giants someday before hanging up his boots. The 26-year-old joined the Hoops as a youth, but was released at under-15 level because he was considered to be too small. Robertson kicked off his career in the Scottish Third Division with Queen’s Park before moving to the top-flight with Dundee United after a season. The Liverpool star left for England in the summer of 2014, linking up with Hull City before moving to Anfield after three seasons. The Scotland international has since won the Champions League, made the Premier League’s PFA Team of the Year and is set to be named a League winner in the coming weeks. While he wishes to retire at Liverpool...
Report: Celtic and Rangers set to battle it out for 19-yr-old attacker
Celtic and Rangers are keen on the Montpellier attacker Thomas Robert. The 19-year-old forward has turned down the offer of a new deal at the French club and the Scottish giants will be delighted with the situation. It will be interesting to see who manages to sign the attacker this summer. Both Celtic and Rangers could use attacking reinforcements and Robert is highly talented. He could develop into a star for either club with time and coaching. As per Football Insider, the player is keen on a move to Britain this summer and he will be available on a free transfer. Apparently, Rangers tried to sign his father back in 2001 as well. Robert can play anywhere across the front three and he will add more depth to Celtic/Rangers’ attack. Rangers, in particular, need more options in attack in ord...
Report: Rangers star valued 180 times the amount he arrived for as French giants plot move
According to France Football (via GFFN), Ligue 1 giants Marseille are interested in signing Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara this summer and are could pay up to £9 million for his signature. The Ibrox outfit signed the Finland international from Dundee in January 2019 for just £50,000, but his value has since skyrocketed and he is now worth 180 times of what they paid for him. Kamara has since established himself as a key player for Rangers, featuring in 32 Scottish Premiership games to date. The Arsenal youth product caught Marseille’s eyes during the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign and still very much remains on their radar. However, the French side will have to balance the books before attempting to land Kamara. Rangers value the 24-year-old highly, but they might not be able to hold on to ...
Former Steven Gerrard’s Liverpool teammate open to Rangers move
Ryan Babel has said during an Instagram Q&A session on SPORTBible’s account that he would play for Rangers if he gets the chance because of his former Liverpool teammate Steven Gerrard. Babel played with Gerrard at Premier League giants Liverpool, and the Dutch winger is open to working under the former England international midfielder at Rangers. The 33-year-old Netherlands international winger joined Galatasaray in the summer of 2019 and spent the second half of this season on loan at Ajax. The Eredivisie in the Netherlands has been called due to the coronavirus pandemic. Babel has said during an Instagram Q&A session on SPORTBible’s account, as transcribed by The Boot Room: “I think I would play for Rangers just for the fact that Steven Gerrard is the coach.” Should Ranger...
French journalist claims Celtic are interested in Lille teenage striker
According to Eurosport France journalist Manu Lonjon, Scottish Premiership giants Celtic are interested in signing Lille striker Fadiga Ouattara this summer. Le Celtic Glasgow intéressé par Fadiga Ouattara ( LOSC) , considèré comme un grand prospect. Après Moussa Dembele, Orsonne Edouard… Ouattara ? https://t.co/TtYDniw4UI — Manu ⭐️⭐️ (@ManuLonjon) May 6, 2020 The 18-year-old is widely considered a great prospect given his huge potential, and he could follow in the footsteps of French youngsters and strikers that have played for the Hoops recently. Paris Saint-Germain’s academy graduates Moussa Dembele and Odsonne Edouard have both donned Celtic colours, and the latter has been tipped to leave Parkhead soon having caught the attention of English Premier League c...
£8k-a-week player ‘would love’ Rangers return
Sheffield United midfielder John Fleck has told Sky Sports that he is open to returning to Rangers in the future. Fleck started his professional club football career at Rangers, and was on the books of the Gers from 2005 until 2012. During his time at Ibrox, the Gers won the Scottish League twice twice and the Scottish Cup once. The Scotland international joined Coventry City in 2012 and moved to the Blades in 2016. The 28-year-old has developed into an important player for United over the years, and is now playing in the Premier League. Fleck – who earns £8,000 per week as salary at the Blades, according to Spotrac.com – has said that he is open to returning to Rangers in the future. Fleck told Sky Sports: “I must say first of all I’m very happy at Sheffield United. As long as that c...
Report: Celtic have expressed their interest in signing youngster, Everton keen as well
Celtic are interested in signing the Stoke City youngster Mohamed Sankoh this summer. As per Football Insider, they have already expressed their interest in the striker who is being looked at by Everton and Chelsea as well. 16-year-old is highly rated by Stoke City and it will be interesting to see if they sanction a move away this summer. A move to Celtic would be a step up for Sankoh and he is likely to be tempted if the Scottish giants come calling. The Hoops have a very good track record of signing young players and developing them into first team stars. Sankoh will be hoping to follow a similar path to the first team if he joins the Scottish giants. Sankoh is yet to sign professional terms with Stoke and Celtic will be able to sign him for a nominal compensation fee. It will be intere...
‘Rangers could catch them’ – Ex-Gers boss insists Celtic mustn’t be handed title
Former Rangers manager Ally McCoist wants the Scottish Premiership to complete its campaign, insisting that there is still a chance that Rangers could catch Celtic at the top of the table. With 13 points clear at the top of the table ahead of Rangers, the Parkhead outfit are favourites to land the title again, and a majority of the Scottish top flight clubs have already voted to end the season and declare them champions. Hoops fan Sir Rod Stewart has blasted Rangers for being “childish” after insisting that the campaign must be completed once it is safe to do so, claiming he would want Celtic to give the Light Blues the league if they were 13 points in front with only eight games to go. McCoist doesn’t agree with him, though, insisting the Old Firm duo both want the campaign to resume. “Th...
