Celtic linked with forward Soumano
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scotsman
31 minutes ago
- Scotsman
Rangers land signing No 5: fee, contract length and why more are on the way
Norwegian joins from Luton to strengthen midfield options Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Rangers have completed the signing of Norwegian midfielder Thelo Aasgaard from Luton Town. The 23-year-old has agreed a four-year deal with the Ibrox side and will wear the No xx shirt. The Scotsman understands that Rangers have paid a fee in the region of £3.5 million for the player. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Aasgaard is an attack-minded midfielder who started his career at Liverpool before moving to Wigan Athletic. He spent five years at the Latics before joining Luton back in January. Capped once by Norway, he was unable to help the Hatters avoid relegation from the English Championship and Rangers have swooped to bring him in to bolster their options in midfield. Rangers have completed the signing of Luton midfielder Thelo Aasgaard. | Getty Images Aasgaard becomes Rangers' fifth signing of the summer transfer window, joining defenders Emmanuel Fernandez and Max Aarons plus midfielders Joe Rothwell and Lyall Cameron as part of new era under head coach Russell Martin. The summer recruitment is not likely to stop there, with Rangers heavily linked with two centre-halves in experienced Leicester City man Conor Coady and Wolves' Nasser Djiga. Speaking on his move, Aasgaard said: 'I am delighted to be here. I have been waiting for it, but I am glad to get it over the line. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'When I heard about Rangers I was over the moon. I have played against the manager's teams a few times and I always pictured myself in his team and to be here now is really good. 'It was an easy decision, I love the number of games here, it is like the EFL and I love playing. The stature and history is enough as well." Martin delighted at deal Martin said: 'We are delighted to bring Thelo to the club. He is a player who we have liked for a long time, and we believe he possesses the necessary qualities to thrive at this club and in this team. He wants to win and develop as a player, and we believe we can help him do both. 'His attributes will enhance the group and look forward to him getting to know his teammates on and off the pitch.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell added: 'Thelo is a player who has been on the radar of several clubs around Europe. He is a player capable of making the difference in the final third of the pitch and strengthens an area of the squad that we feel is important. 'We believe he will be a fantastic addition to the side and an important asset in the years to come.'
Daily Record
39 minutes ago
- Daily Record
Thelo Aasgaard tells Rangers fans his transfer decision was 'easy' as £3.5m man rubber stamped on 4 year deal
It's full steam ahead at Ibrox as the Light Blues continue to get the done deals over the line ahead of crucial Champions League action Overjoyed Thelo Aasgaard has officially signed for Rangers – and told fans it was an easy decision to sign up for the Russell Martin revolution. Martin has moved fast to secure the Norway cap on a four-year deal, with the club shelling out £3.5m to land the Luton Town playmaker. It means the new Ibrox owners have spent £6m this week along with Emmanuel Fernandez also coming north from Peterborough, with Martin's squad beginning to take serious shape. The Light Blues have also snapped up Max Aarons and Joe Rothwell from English Premier League outfit Bournemouth as well as Lyall Cameron who signed a pre-contract from Dundee. Now Aasgaard makes the switch north from Luton Town as he swaps League One for a shot at the Champions League where Gers face Panathinaikos in qualifying later this month. It's been a long wait for the 23-year-old but he's buzzing to get it over the line at last as he said: 'I am delighted to be here. I have been waiting for it, but I am glad to get it over the line. 'When I heard about Rangers I was over the moon. I have played against the manager's teams a few times and I always pictured myself in his team and to be here now is really good. 'It was an easy decision, I love the number of games here, it is like the EFL and I love playing. The stature and history is enough as well." Boss Martin added: 'We are delighted to bring Thelo to the club. 'He is a player who we have liked for a long time, and we believe he possesses the necessary qualities to thrive at this club and in this team. He wants to win and develop as a player, and we believe we can help him do both. 'His attributes will enhance the group and look forward to him getting to know his teammates on and off the pitch.' Sporting director Kevin Thelwell said: 'Thelo is a player who has been on the radar of several clubs around Europe. 'He is a player capable of making the difference in the final third of the pitch and strengthens an area of the squad that we feel is important. 'We believe he will be a fantastic addition to the side and an important asset in the years to come.' Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
Scotsman
an hour ago
- Scotsman
James Penrice's £2m transfer from Hearts to AEK Athens goes through
Defender leaves Edinburgh for Greece Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... James Penrice has left Hearts to join AEK Athens in a £2m transfer after paperwork for the move was completed. The defender departed the Edinburgh club's training camp in Spain early on Friday morning and underwent a medical in the Greek capital before signing a long-term contract. Hearts earn a fee of just over £2m for Penrice one year after signing him from Livingston for free. They also have a sell-on agreement in the deal with AEK to ensure a portion of any future transfer will be forwarded on to Tynecastle Park. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In a statement confirming Penrice's departure, Hearts said: 'Heart of Midlothian can confirm we have reached an agreement with AEK Athens for the transfer of James Penrice. The 26-year-old will join the Greek Super League side for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance and Scottish FA approval. 'James joined the Jambos on a free in June 2024 and would go on to make 46 appearances in maroon, scoring twice. His performances earned him the Players' Player of the Year and Fans' Player of the Year awards at the club's POTYA, as well as a spot in the PFA Scotland Team of the Year. 'Having made a huge impact at Tynecastle Park, James will now continue his career with a life-changing move to Greece, and everybody at Hearts thanks him for his time in Gorgie and wishes him the very best of luck in Athens.' Player of the Year leaves Hearts for Greek transfer Penrice won Hearts' Player of the Year award last season after many oustanding displays on the left side of defence. Several clubs in England watched him and Hearts were open to a deal this summer after signing Harry Milne from Partick Thistle in January. Penrice took part in Wednesday night's pre-season friendly against St Mirren in Spain, playing 45 minutes before Milne took over. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Milne and Stephen Kingsley will now compete for the left-back slot at Tynecastle for season 2025/26. Kingsley had been carrying a niggling injury but took part in Friday's 3-1 win against Crawley Town at the club's La Finca training base. Milne featured in that game and also played two days previously against St Mirren. Penrice is the first of potentially several exits from Hearts in the weeks ahead. Six new signings have arrived so far, and captain Lawrence Shankland returned to the squad after agreeing a new three-year contract. The first-team squad now totals more than 30 players and will be trimmed before the summer transfer window closes. A number of fringe players are expected to move, either on loan or permanently, to reduce the size of the group. Tynecastle officials are also close to signing two new wingers in the shape of Burkina Faso's Pierre Landry Kabore and Albania's Sabah Kerjota. Those two could be in Gorgie as early as next week ahead of Saturday's Premier Sports Cup opening tie against Dunfermline. READ MORE: Hearts set for transfer double
