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BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Rangers keen on Irving as Mendy fee agreed
Rangers are keen on West Ham midfielder Andy Irving, Celtic continue to monitor the Scotland international after making a late approach in January, while Cologne, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Stuttgart and Sturm Graz have contacted the London club and there is also Serie A interest in the 25-year-old. (The Scotsman), externalReal Betis and Rangers have agreed a £2.6m fee, with a 20% sell-on clause, for 20-year-old centre-half Nobel Mendy, who is expected in Scotland on Wednesday to have a medical and sign a four-year contract. (Sacha Tavolieri on X), externalRead Wednesday's Scottish gossip
BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Rangers keen on Irving as fee agreed for Mendy
Rangers are keen on West Ham midfielder Andy Irving, Celtic continue to monitor the Scotland international after making a late approach in January, while Cologne, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Stuttgart and Sturm Graz have contacted the London club and there is also Serie A interest in the 25-year-old. (The Scotsman), externalReal Betis and Rangers have agreed a £2.6m fee, with a 20% sell-on clause, for 20-year-old centre-half Nobel Mendy, who is expected in Scotland on Wednesday to have a medical and sign a four-year contract. (Sacha Tavolieri on X), externalUdinese paid Motherwell £4.7m, plus add-ons, for 18-year-old Scotland midfielder Lennon Miller and have also inserted a sell-on clause in the move, with the fee setting a new record - surpassing the £3.25m Well secured from Celtic for David Turnbull in 2020. (Anthony Joseph on X), externalScotland defender Ross McCrorie could join Miller at Udinese amid interest from the Serie A club, but Norwich City and clubs in Major League Soccer are also keeping tabs on the Bristol City 27-year-old. (Chris Jack on X), externalAberdeen are keen on a move for 20-year-old Varnamo winger Kenan Bilalovic, with a transfer of around £550,000 being discussed. (Scott Burns on X), externalBilalovic has two years left on his contract with Swedish club Varnamo and is expected in Scotland soon to complete the paperwork over his proposed move to Aberdeen. (Anthony Joseph on X), external Dundee United have still not agreed a return for Stephenson from Liverpool and would also need to free up a loan slot before any move could happen. (Scott Burns on X), externalDundee United are close to agreeing another loan for Liverpool defensive midfielder Luca Stephenson, with the English champions planning to extend the 21-year-old's contract after rejecting an approach from another club for a permanent transfer. (Anthony Joseph on X), externalStephenson is set to sign a new deal at Anfield and then head to United on a season-long loan. (Liverpool Xtra on X), externalFormer Celtic midfielder Ismaila Soro is training with Falkirk after the 27-year-old Ivory Coast international left Beitar Jerusalem. (Daily Record), externalDunfermline Athletic owner James Bord could bring 22-year-old winger Jefferson Caceres to the Scottish Championship club to allow space in Sheffield United's squad to sign a new centre-half. (The Star), externalSheffield United are ready to sell Jefferson Caceres to Dunfermline to open a slot for Nils Zatterstrom, who they are currently negotiating a deal for the defender with Malmo. (The Bladesman), external
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Transfer moves for ex-Hearts man Andy Irving with Rangers, Celtic, Bundesliga and Serie A clubs interested
EPL side West Ham United must decide the player's future 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... Former Hearts midfielder Andy Irving has an increasing number of clubs showing transfer interest as West Ham United prepare to decide his future. Teams in Scotland, Germany and Italy are keen on the 25-year-old, who is looking to play more regularly to improve his chances of making Scotland's World Cup squad should they qualify for next summer's finals. Irving's West Ham contract is due to expire at the end of the season. He enjoyed a strong pre-season with the London club after making an international debut in June's friendly win in Liechtenstein. That came on the back of 11 appearances for The Hammers last year. Rangers are keen to take him to Ibrox, while Celtic continue to monitor him after a late approach to United at the end of last summer's window. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad German Bundesliga clubs Cologne, Borussia Moenchengladbach and Stuttgart have contacted West Ham directly to enquire about Irving's availability. The Austrian champions Sturm Graz also made an approach about tempting him back to the country where he thrived at Austria Klagenfurt before joining West Ham. There is additional interest from Serie A, where Scotland players Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour, Lewis Ferguson, Ché Adams and Aaron Hickey have flourished in recent seeasons. Both Rangers and Celtic intend to strengthen their squads before the transfer window closes and feel Irving could be a worthwhile addition. As a fluent German speaker, the player is also an attractive prospect for Bundesliga sides in both Germany and Austria. He left formative club Hearts in 2020 for Türkgücü Munich in the German third tier, but moved on to Klagenfurt after Türkgücü suffered financial difficulties. He was sold to West Ham on transfer deadline day in September 2023 but remained on loan at Klagenfurt. After 14 goals and 12 assists in Austria's top division, he made the permanent switch to England last summer. EPL transfer situation in London as options emerge for Irving West Ham sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui in January and replaced him with Graham Potter. He begins a first full season in charge this Saturday when United travel to newly-promoted Sunderland on the opening day of the Premier League. Irving scored in a pre-season friendly win over Swiss club Grasshoppers and also featured on the pre-season trip to the United States of America. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Eager to experience more regular football, Irving is not short of options should West Ham be willing to let him leave. Final discussions on that subject will determine the Edinburgh-born player's future.
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Andy Irving transfer: Rangers, Celtic, Bundesliga and Serie A clubs interested in West Ham ace
English Premier League club must decide the next step for the Scotland internationalist 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... Scotland international midfielder Andy Irving is the subject of mounting transfer interest from clubs in Scotland, Germany and Italy, The Scotsman has learned. The West Ham United player is wanted by a number of teams as the English Premier League side prepare to decide his future before the summer transfer window closes on 1 September. Irving, 25, enjoyed a strong pre-season after making his Scotland debut in June's friendly win in Liechtenstein. He is hungry to play more regularly at the top level following 11 appearances for West Ham last year. Rangers are keen to take him to Ibrox, while Celtic continue to monitor him after a late approach to United at the end of last summer's window. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad German Bundesliga clubs Cologne, Borussia Moenchengladbach and Stuttgart have contacted the London club directly to enquire about Irving's availability. The Austrian champions Sturm Graz also made an approach about tempting him back to the country where he thrived at Austria Klagenfurt before joining West Ham. There is additional interest from Serie A, where Scotland players Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour, Lewis Ferguson, Ché Adams and Aaron Hickey have flourished in recent seeasons. Both Rangers and Celtic intend to strengthen their squads before the transfer window closes and feel Irving could be a worthwhile addition. As a fluent German speaker, the player is also an attractive prospect for Bundesliga sides in both Germany and Austria. He left formative club Hearts in 2020 for Türkgücü Munich in the German third tier, but moved on to Klagenfurt after Türkgücü suffered financial difficulties. He was sold to West Ham on transfer deadline day in September 2023 but remained on loan at Klagenfurt. After 14 goals and 12 assists in Austria's top division, he made the permanent switch to England last summer. Transfer window open with EPL club set to decide Irving's future West Ham sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui in January and replaced him with Graham Potter. He begins a first full season in charge this Saturday when United travel to newly-promoted Sunderland on the opening day of the Premier League. Irving scored in a pre-season friendly win over Swiss club Grasshoppers and also featured on the pre-season trip to the United States of America. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Celtic target four more signings
West Ham have rejected an opening bid from Celtic for Andy Irving, with the London club demanding £3.5m for the 25-year-old Scot. (Hammers News), externalCeltic will bring in up to four new signings before the end of the window if they qualify for the Champions League group phase. (Football Insider), external
