Scottish Premier League
Report claims Postecoglou now wants to bring Argentina international to Parkhead
Celtic are keen to sign Independiente defender Fabricio Bustos, according to a report from Homme du Match. Ange Postecoglou is desperate to bolster his ranks at Parkhead this summer. The Hoops have a long way to go to close the gap on Rangers. One position where Postecoglou definitely needs to improve is right-back. Celtic are allegedly keen to sign Fabricio Bustos this summer Celtic plotting Fabricio Bustos swoop Homme du Match claims the Glasgow giants are actually leading the race to sign the four-capped Argentina international. The 25-year-old has been with Independiente his entire career. He is an attacking full-back in every sense and contributes just as much in the final third as he does defensively. Bustos in action for Independiente against Corinthians last se...
‘This guy is the real deal’ – Some Celtic fans drool over summer signing’s display vs Jablonec
Celtic picked up a morale boosting 4-2 win over Jablonec in the first leg of the Europa League qualifier last night. Ange Postecoglou has now picked up his first win as the manager of the Scottish club and Celtic will be looking for more of the same against the Czech outfit in the second leg. The visitors showed some defensive vulnerabilities during the game against Jablonec but they were outstanding going forward and the hosts struggled to contain them. The fans will be delighted with the reaction from the players especially after the defeat against Hearts in the opening game of the season. The win last night should give Celtic a much needed confidence boost and they will be hoping to build on this and put together a winning run now. The performance of the highly rated winger Liel Abada w...
‘Not up to this level’, ‘Looks lost’ – Some Rangers fans slam 27-yr-old’s display vs Malmo
Rangers were beaten 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier against Swedish outfit Malmo last night Steven Gerrard was thoroughly disappointed with the performance, and his players have a tough task on their hands to turn the tie around. The Scottish outfit bagged a late away goal which keeps their hopes alive but they could have performed much better. Gerrard revealed after the game that half the team underperformed on the night. The fans were particularly disappointed with the performance of John Lundstram. The former Sheffield United star was signed to add energy and physicality to Rangers’ midfield, but he struggled to have the desired impact on the game. The 27-year-old worked hard for his side, but he lost possession cheaply and failed to dominate the proceedings in ...
Celtic set to sign 75-cap int’l before Thursday’s game, player set for medical today
Celtic are all set to complete the signing of Joe Hart from Tottenham Hotspur later today. According to Daily Mail, Celtic have agreed a £1 million deal with the Premier League club for the 34-year-old goalkeeper. The former England international is set to undergo a medical today and is expected to sign a three-year contract. Joe Hart to @CelticFC could be done before Thursday’s game. — Simon Stone (@sistoney67) August 2, 2021 Hart fell the pecking order at Tottenham after the arrival of Pierluigi Gollini from Atalanta and needs to leave to salvage his career. He has won two Premier League titles, and his winning experience and leadership could prove invaluable for the Celtic dressing room. Vasilis Barkas and Scott Bain were underwhelming for Celtic last season, and Ange Postecoglou n...
4-3-3 vs Malmo: Gerrard to make five changes to his Rangers side, 27-yr-old to start
Scottish Premiership champions Rangers take on Malmo in an important Champions League qualifier later today. They will be hoping to pick up an advantage in the first leg away from home. Rangers started the season well with a 3-0 win over Livingston at the weekend, and they will be confident of picking up an impressive result in Sweden. However, the Scottish outfit cannot afford to underestimate Malmo in their own backyard and will have to be at their best to grind out a positive result. Malmo head into this game on the back of four wins and two draws in their last six matches and will be confident of securing a positive result on their own patch. The home side will be without the services of Ola Toivonen, who is sidelined with a knee problem. Glen Kamara and Kemar Roofe are suspended for t...
Rangers closing in on the signing of January target, move at an advanced stage
Rangers are keen on signing Colombian attacker Juan Alegria this summer. According to Daily Record, the Scottish champions are now closing in on the signing of Alegria, and the transfer is at an advanced stage. Finnish outfit FC Honka are prepared to green-light his move to Scotland. Rangers were linked with the player during the January transfer window, but the deal was complicated because of the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union. Alegria is rated highly in South America and has the potential to develop into a quality player for Rangers in the coming years. Steven Gerrard needs to add more depth in attack, and the Colombian youngster could be a useful squad player for the Ibrox outfit this season. Rangers view the 19-year-old as an exciting talent for the future and are confid...
‘He’d smash it up’, ‘Great player’ – Some Celtic fans react to links with 43-cap international
Celtic are reportedly interested in signing former Crystal Palace midfielder James McCarthy. According to the Daily Mail, Ange Postecoglou is in the market for a goalkeeper, right-back, central midfielder and winger this summer. The 30-year-old midfielder has been identified as a target and may well be interested in joining the Hoops. The boyhood Celtic fan is currently a free agent after leaving Palace earlier in the summer and could be a quality addition. The 43-cap Republic of Ireland international’s signing should be a no-brainer, especially on a free transfer, and Celtic will be keen to seal a deal as soon as possible. Celtic made a poor start to their league campaign with a defeat against Hearts on Saturday and are under immense pressure to bounce back strongly in their next gam...
Report: Celtic working on a deal to sign £35k-per-week PL winner
Celtic are working on a deal to sign Joe Hart this summer. The 34-year-old, who won the Premier League title with Manchester City, has a contract at Tottenham Hotspur until 2022. Hart, who has played in cup games for Spurs last season, wants to leave the north London club and move elsewhere to enjoy regular football. According to reports from Football Insider, the Bhoys are offering to make Hart one of their top earners at the club. Celtic are looking to sign a quality goalkeeper this summer, and they have earmarked Hart as a player perfect for the role. Hart is currently on over £50k-per-week wages at Spurs. However, he is ready to take a pay cut to move elsewhere. He is expected to slip further down the pecking order following the recent capture of Pierluigi Gollini from Atalanta. Celtic...
24-year-old on Postecoglou’s radar, Celtic target will decide future after the Olympics
Celtic have been linked with a move for Japanese defender Ko Itakura. According to Daily Record, the 24-year-old has put his future on hold to concentrate on his country’s participation in the Tokyo Olympics. Japan have made it to the semi-finals of the football tournament, and Itakura is unlikely to decide his future until after the Games. Celtic desperately need defensive reinforcements after a miserable start under newly appointed manager Ange Postecoglou. The Hoops have already signed Carl Starfelt, but they are keen to bring in another centre-back before the transfer window closes. Itakura can also operate as a central defensive midfielder, and his versatility would come in handy for the Scottish giants. The Manchester City defender was on loan in Holland last season and is unlikely t...
Report: Gerrard wants to sign midfielder from Man Utd for Rangers before Saturday
Rangers are interested in bringing Manchester United midfielder Charlie McCann to Ibrox this summer, according to Daily Record. The 19-year-old is yet to make his first-team debut but has impressed with the Red Devils under-23s, with Light Blues boss Steven Gerrard keen on having him. The Rangers boss has been alerted to McCann’s growing reputation for a while and monitored his progress. The Scottish Premiership champions begin their title defence with a visit from Livingston on Saturday, and Daily Record claims Gerrard wants to add the Man Utd youngster to his squad before the new domestic season kicks off. Sportslens View Rangers need to strengthen in the middle of the park, and Gerrard knows exactly what to look for in a midfielder. Having been a goalscoring one himself, it appears McCa...
Chris Sutton’s immediate furious reaction as Celtic crash out of Champions League
Celtic have failed to reach the group stages of the Champions League for the fourth consecutive season, losing 3-2 on aggregate to Denmark side Midtjylland. Hoops legend Chris Sutton was not pleased with the result as the Scottish Premiership giants lost the second-leg 2-1 after playing 1-1 at Parkhead, taking to Twitter to react thus: No surprise Celtic going out. Ange Postecoglou has been dealt the worst hand of any Celtic manager in the last 20 years. The powers that be should be ashamed of dealing him this hand. Years of acting too slow and bringing in players too late but this season is something else. — Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) July 28, 2021 Sportslens View Celtic took the lead through skipper Callum McGregor with a stunning strike in the 48th minute, but Awer Mabil drew the ho...
US SPL fans can watch Rangers, Celtic and co on CBS Sports from next month
CBS Sports have acquired the US broadcasting rights to the Scottish Premiership for the next four seasons, according to World Soccer Talk. The CBS Sports Network have been working hard to secure the rights to as many football competitions as possible from around the world. Their current selection of leagues is somewhat limited, but they have the US rights to the Champions League, Europa League, and Serie A. CBS are expanding their network of football leagues The company also currently holds the rights to several CONCACAF World Cup qualifying matches, the National Women’s Soccer League, numerous top games in Asia, and the Brazilian and Argentinian top flights. And now they look set to add another league to their selection, with World Soccer Talk reporting that they have purchased the broadc...
