Scottish Premier League
Report: Rangers keen on 26-yr-old PL ace, but face competition from West Ham
Rangers and West Ham United are thought to be keeping tabs on the Sheffield United midfielder John Lundstram. As per reports (via Daily Record), the 26-year-old is in the final year of his contract and it is no clear whether he will sign an extension. The defensive midfielder had a very good season in the Premier League last year and he could prove to be a sensational addition for the Hammers as well as the Scottish giants. It will be interesting to see if Rangers come forward with an offer for the player in the coming weeks. Lundstram would be a major upgrade on Rangers’ current midfield options. Steven Gerrard needs to add more steel and defensive cover to his midfield and the Sheffield United star would be the ideal signing for him. As for West Ham, David Moyes needs to bring in a long ...
‘Absolutely shocking’ – John Hartson slams 25-yr-old facing uncertain future at Celtic
Former Celtic player John Hartson has ripped into the hoops defender Boli Bolingoli for breaching the COVID-19 regulations. Celtic players were given two days off after their win over Hamilton and despite the restrictions, Boli decided to fly to Spain. As a result of his actions, Celtic’s next two Scottish Premiership matches have been cancelled. Hartson claims that Boli’s actions have not only damaged the reputation of the club, it has also put the lives of his teammates in jeopardy. He said (via Daily Record): “Bolingoli put everything in jeopardy, he put players lives in jeopardy, he put the reputation of the football club in jeopardy, he never entered into any sort of restrictions that the government have put out. “To get on a plane and just be totally ignorant, it’s absolute...
Report: Celtic legend tipped to be part of new managerial set-up at Barca
Barcelona are expected to announce Ronald Koeman as their new manager in the coming hours following the dismissal of Quique Setien, and Celtic legend Henrik Larsson could be one of his assistants. According to Dutch portal ‘AD.nl (via Sport), the Swede could join the Dutchman’s backroom staff as they share the same agents and are friends. They also both played for Barcelona and Feyenoord, and the Hoops hero also has some experience in the dugout. Larsson has had managerial stints at Swede sides Helsingborg, Falkenberg and Landskrona and Celtic manager Neil Lennon reportedly weighed up bringing him back to Parkhead as a coach after he was named the permanent manager following Brendan Rodgers’ exit. The former Sweden international striker was a fans’ favourite during his playing days with th...
Report: Celtic want midfielder again after move fell through last summer
According to The Scottish Sun, Celtic still want Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull and are scouting him again a year after a deal fell through. The 21-year-old was set to move to Parkhead last summer only for his medical to reveal that he needed a preventative surgery on a potentially career-threatening knee issue. Despite having agreed to part with £3.25 million for his services, Celtic attempted to renegotiate terms following the discovery, and that saw the move fell through. Turnbull has since returned to action in February after undergoing surgery, and Celtic have been monitoring his recovery closely. Manager Neil Lennon sent first-team coach Gavin Strachan to run the rule over him during the weekend and he would have been impressed with the report he got. The Motherwell star e...
Report: Neil Lennon looking to bring 27-yr-old Serie A ace to Celtic this summer
Celtic are interested in signing the Sampdoria centre back Omar Colley this summer. The 27-year-old has done well in the Italian League and he could prove to be a very good addition to Bielsa’s back four. As per Calciomercato, the player will be allowed to leave Sampdoria this summer but he won’t come cheap. Colley has two years left on his contract and he is expected to command a considerable fee. Neil Lennon’s defence has been bullied at times this season and the likes of Jullien and Ajer could use someone like Colley beside them. Colley will add physique and defensive quality to Celtic’s back four. Also, the 27-year-old is at the peak of his career right now and he’s ready to make an immediate impact if he joins Celtic. It will be interesting to see if Celtic are willing to spend big on...
‘Brutal’, ‘Exhausting’, ‘Clueless from Gerrard’ – Some Rangers fans react to the draw vs Livingston
Rangers were held to a 0-0 draw against Livingston in the Scottish Premiership earlier today. Steven Gerrard will be thoroughly disappointed with his team’s approach today. That said, the draw leaves them top of the table with 10 points from four games. Rangers lacked craft and adventure going forward and Livingston defended deep to keep them out all game. It remains to be seen whether Rangers can bounce back strongly with a win in their next game. Gerrard will certainly demand a reaction from his players now. The Ibrox outfit will be hoping to win the title this season and they cannot afford to drop points in games like these. Also, it seems that the Scottish outfit are still struggling with the lack of craft in their midfield. It was a problem for Rangers last year as well and they have ...
Report: Rangers keen on signing in-demand winger from Italian club this summer
Rangers are interested in signing the Bologna winger Andreas Skov Olsen this summer. As per reports (h/t Football Italia), the Scottish giants want to sign the 20-year-old on a loan deal. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can come to an agreement soon. Olsen played 26 games in the league last season and he managed to score just once. That said, the player only started seven times. A move to Rangers could be ideal for him at this stage of his career. He needs to play every week and the Scottish outfit could provide him with that opportunity. At this stage of his career, he cannot afford to sit on the bench every week. Olsen has the talent and he will get better with game time and coaching. Rangers could use some depth in their attack and Olsen would be a good addition for them,...
‘I’ve heard that’ – Celtic youth coach reveals 28-yr-old could sign for the Hoops this summer
Brighton defender Shane Duffy has been linked with a move to Celtic this summer. According to the Celtic youth coach Si Ferry, the transfer could be happening. He has confirmed that Duffy has already held talks with the club and the move seems likely. Speaking to the media, Ferry said (via Daily Record): “I’ve heard that it could be happening, I’ve heard that Shane Duffy is a possibility. I think he has spoken to Celtic and for me it’s exactly the type of centre-half Celtic need. He’s not great on the ball, I’ll be honest, you could probably tell him that yourself. But aggressive, big, strong, wants to defend – I think that’s exactly the type that Jullien and Ajer need next to them.” It will be interesting to see if the Hoops can secure his services. The 28-year-old has shown his...
Journalist: Leeds star ‘high up on’ Celtic radar as Lennon eyes replacement for 25 y/o player
Journalist: Leeds star 'high up on' Celtic radar as Lennon eyes replacement for 25 y/o player – originally posted on Sportslens.com Celtic are looking to offload defender Boli Bolingoli in the summer transfer window and are already looking for replacements. It seems Leeds United’s Barry Douglas is high on Celtic’s radar, according to Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph. Celtic are looking to offload the player and are already targeting replacements, with Leeds United left back Barry Douglas high up on their shortlist. — Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) August 13, 2020 The Bhoys are looking to offload Bolingoli after he broke quarantine rules. The Scottish champions are looking at other alternatives, and have earmarked Douglas as a potential replacement. A...
Ajeti reveals the Celtic star that really tried to convince him about move
Ajeti reveals the Celtic star that really tried to convince him about move – originally posted on Sportslens.com Celtic have signed Swiss international striker Albian Ajeti from West Ham United on a four-year deal. The 23-year-old wasn’t able to impress at the London Stadium after arriving from FC Basel last summer. Ajeti made just nine Premier League appearances for the Hammers, all coming off the bench, and he couldn’t find the back of the net in those games and in three other games across the FA Cup and League Cup. Having emerged as the Swiss Super League top goalscorer after scoring 17 goals during the 2017-18 campaign, Ajeti is far from being a poor striker, and he will now look to rediscover his form at Parkhead. He is reuniting with Southampton loanee Mohamed Elyou...
Report: Napoli keeping tabs on Celtic star, see him as replacement for £90m star
Report: Napoli keeping tabs on Celtic star, see him as replacement for £90m star – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Corriere dello Sport (via Sport Witness), Napoli are keeping tabs on Celtic centre-back Christopher Jullien and have identified him as an option to replace Kalidou Koulibaly. The Senegalese is expected to be sold this summer, and while the Serie A giants are keen on Lille’s Gabriel Magalhaes, they are aware that they face fierce competition for the signature of the Brazilian. He has also been linked with Everton and Manchester United, and Napoli’s chances of landing him once Koulibaly leaves aren’t that high as a result. Jullien is seen as a plan B should the move for Gabriel fall through, and while Celtic won’t be too keen to lose the ...
‘Celtic should be kicking themselves’ – Chris Sutton delivers verdict after last night’s UEL game
'Celtic should be kicking themselves' – Chris Sutton delivers verdict after last night's UEL game – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester United narrowly pipped Copenhagen to a spot in the Europa League semifinals following a hard-fought 1-0 win last night. The Premier League giants needed a penalty in extra-time to secure victory, with the Danish giants proving to be a tough nut to crack. Celtic legend Chris Sutton wished his former side went that far in the competition, reacting thus on Twitter while the game between Copenhagen and Man. Utd went on: Celtic should be kicking themselves watching this tonight… Copenhagen are bang average and giving United a run for their money. — Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) August 10, 2020 Copenhagen dumped...
