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Rangers resolve 'to be tested', Celtic 'target' heads to Italy, teenager to move soon
Rangers resolve 'to be tested', Celtic 'target' heads to Italy, teenager to move soon

Scotsman

time13-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Scotsman

Rangers resolve 'to be tested', Celtic 'target' heads to Italy, teenager to move soon

All the latest transfer news involving Rangers, Celtic, Hibs and more 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... Your best bits of transfer stories and gossip from the world of Scottish football this Sunday evening: Souttar eyed by Turkish club Trabzonspor have emerged as a potential suitor for Rangers defender John Souttar. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad According to reports in the Turkish media, the Super Lig side are interested in centre-half Souttar, 28, who is entering the final year of his contract at Ibrox. Rangers defender John Souttar. | SNS Group Trabzonspor have two former Rangers players in their squad in the shape of Borna Barisic and John Lundstram and it is claimed they will test the Premiership side's resolve with a bid in the coming days. Rangers have brought in two central defenders this summer - Emmanuel Fernandez and Nasser Djiga - but Souttar has been a mainstay of the defence over the past two seasons. Miller set to move abroad Lennon Miller's father Lee has hinted that the Motherwell captain is poised to move abroad in the next few weeks. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 18-year-old Scotland internationalist, who missed Motherwell's 2-2 draw with Clyde on Saturday due to a small injury, was this week linked with Como and he has a long list of clubs monitoring his situation. Motherwell's Lennon Miller is in demand. | SNS Group "I think there will be a bid that comes in, if not this week maybe next week,' Miller Snr said. "But there is a lot of talk behind the scenes, and the clubs are speaking together and we will see what happens. "The thing is with Lennon, he just wants to play football. He would have played in that game yesterday, he just wants to play football, go an enjoy it, and that is what he does best." Rodgers on his Celtic future Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he has spoken recently with owner Dermot Desmond and other board members about his future, but he is no nearer to a potential new contract. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Rodgers' current deal ends at the end of the upcoming season and he said of a meal with key Celtic figureheads: 'Yes, we spoke with all the guys. I had a meal and a chat around a number of things. So, yes, I had a nice meet. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers. | Getty Images "We touched base on it [the future]. But it primarily is just a chat around things. Like I've said, it's still a long, long way out. 'But my focus is really just now getting the team ready and making us really competitive and exciting for this coming season. But a year's a long, long way out.' Ferguson closes in on Roma Celtic-linked striker Evan Ferguson is reportedly closing in on a move to Serie A side Roma. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ferguson, 20, appears out of the first-team picture at Brighton and Hove Albion and speculation had mounted that he could be transfer target for Celtic. Evan Ferguson has been linked with Celtic. | Getty Images However, reports in Italy suggest that his preference is for a move to Roma - and that former Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley, also a Brighton player, could move to the Italian capital too. Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is keen to reinforce his forward areas, with Japanese striker Shin Yamada poised to join from Kawasaki Frontale. Ex-Hibs loanee ends up in France Former Hibs defender CJ Egan-Riley has joined French Ligue 1 side Marseille from Burnley. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The defender, who was on loan at Hibs under Lee Johnson during the 2022/23 season, was a free agent after his contract at Turf Moor expired. Egan-Riley, who can play at centre-half or right-back, recently won the European Under-21 Championships with England.

Developing Celtic transfer headlines on Ambrosino, Balikwisha, Jansson and de Haas as target green lights rival move
Developing Celtic transfer headlines on Ambrosino, Balikwisha, Jansson and de Haas as target green lights rival move

Daily Record

time07-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Daily Record

Developing Celtic transfer headlines on Ambrosino, Balikwisha, Jansson and de Haas as target green lights rival move

The 21-year-old Italy youth standout is expected to leave Naples this summer and the Premiership champions are linked with his signature In-demand Giuseppe Ambrosino has already given his blessing to a switch to Calgiari days before Celtic reportedly entered the fray for his services. The 21-year-old Italy youth standout is expected to leave Napoli on a loan with option to buy deal this summer and it appeared the Rossoblu were in pole position to land his signature. ‌ Now news of interest from Glasgow has emerged as Brendan Rodgers seeks further reinforcements after securing Benjamin Nygren, Kieran Tierney, Callum Osmand and Ross Doohan. ‌ Ambrosino turned heads at this summer's U21 Euros and netted a stunning free-kick against Germany in the quarter finals. He has been with his boyhood club Napoli since the age of 10 but he appears on the brink of exiting this summer with one year left on his current deal. Celtic-linked Justin de Haas recently opened up on the true story after missing out on a dream transfer to Chelsea when he was 19. The Dutch defender has bounced back from several setbacks and is now thriving at Portuguese side Famalicão with the Premiership champions among a clutch of clubs keeping close tabs on the versatile 25-year-old who is valued at around £3million. He said: 'Chelsea showed interest in the winter at the time (2019). I actually had my mind set on that. AZ did not want to let me go at that time and kept me to my contract. This was their right, but that is why it did not take place at the time. 'They then got a transfer ban at the time. I could wait, but then I couldn't play any matches for six months. Although Chelsea is of course top financially, it was not a good choice for my sporting development and that is why I chose PSV." Celtic are seeking reinforcements in wide berths with Nicolas Kuhn on the brink of joining Como, Jota out until 2026 and Yang earning admiring glances from Legia Warsaw and others. ‌ A pair of wide men appears a necessity and the two leading candidates are Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Rapid Vienna's Isak Jansson. Reports in Belgium are adamant talks between Celtic and Antwerp remain ongoing with Balikwisha a long-term target whose only blemish appears to be a chequered injury history. ‌ Jet-heeled Jansson has earned acclaim in Austria since filling the boots of Kuhn after his transfer to Glasgow in January 2024. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Celtic page, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to your phone. Join our Celtic community here.

Man's pain ended by ground-breaking Glasgow surgery
Man's pain ended by ground-breaking Glasgow surgery

Glasgow Times

time06-07-2025

  • Health
  • Glasgow Times

Man's pain ended by ground-breaking Glasgow surgery

Gerry Carrigan, 54, from East Kilbride, had been living with severe back and leg pain for years due to spinal nerve compression caused by a bulging disc. Despite undergoing two spinal disc surgeries, he found little relief and was left reliant on crutches. Gerry and partner, Gemma (Image: Supplied) Gerry became one of the first patients in Scotland to benefit from a pioneering spinal procedure using Mixed Reality (MR) technology, which enabled surgeons to operate with accurate precision through small incisions. He said: "It was amazing that the pain subsided instantly. Mo and Calan prepping for surgery (Image: Supplied) "Before the pain started years ago, I was active playing football every week with friends. Read more: Celtic-linked Mathias Kvistgaarden 'close' to Brondby exit "In all honesty, it was likely the goalkeeping into my late 40s that took its toll on my back. "The pain completely debilitated what I could do. Magic Leap goggles (Image: Supplied) "Then, following this surgery, I was up and walking in the ward the same night, albeit, still on crutches. "The impact this will make on my life is incredible." The procedure was carried out at INS, which is the first centre in the UK and only the third in the world to use Magic Leap MR technology in spinal surgery. Spinal surgery (Image: Supplied) The system projects detailed spinal images onto the patient's body through MR goggles, allowing surgeons to "see inside" without major incisions. Gerry's minimally invasive surgery involved stabilising the area with screws and rods, removing the damaged disc, and inserting a cage implant to keep the space open and prevent future disc bulges. He was discharged within 24 hours. NHSGGC Regional Awards Innovation of the Year Winners (Image: Supplied) The surgery was performed at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital by a team led by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde consultant neurosurgeons and complex spine surgeons Mohamed Abdelsadg and Calan Mathieson. The team recently won the Regional Services Award at the NHSGGC Excellence Awards for their groundbreaking work. Mr Abdelsadg said: "This technology is transforming how we approach complex spinal surgeries. View from inside the MR goggles (Image: Supplied) "It allows us to be more accurate, less invasive, and ultimately deliver better outcomes for our patients." The technology, developed in partnership with Brainlab, is part of a trial using Spine Mixed Reality Navigation, which combines real-time X-rays with external imaging to guide surgeons in 3D. Gerry's leg pain dropped from a nine out of ten to just a two. Spinal surgery - Mo and Calan (Image: Supplied) He said: "We've got a busy household with three autistic boys, so there's really not time for either my wife, Gemma, or myself to be out of action. "Even though I'll likely always have restrictive back pain which still means I'll need the crutches to keep up my mobility outdoors, I'm incredibly grateful to the INS team for giving me a huge part of life back by taking almost all of my leg pain away." The INS team was commended for their "remarkable dedication to advancing patient care by embracing cutting-edge technologies."

I left Celtic at 16 - here's why West Brom have handed me new deal
I left Celtic at 16 - here's why West Brom have handed me new deal

The National

time03-07-2025

  • Sport
  • The National

I left Celtic at 16 - here's why West Brom have handed me new deal

The teenager swapped Glasgow for the English Championship club at the beginning of 2023. Sule has gone on to impress while turning out for West Brom's youth teams and made his senior debut in an EFL Cup tie with Fleetwood Town last season. Read more: He made the step up from under-18s to the under-21s set up at Albion in the 2024/25 campaign, and ended the season as the latter age group's top scorer. Now, West Brom have recognised the 19-year-old's talent by rewarding him with a new contract, which runs until the summer of 2027, his agent revealed on X: Congratulations @WBA U21 top goalscorer Eseosa Sule on his new contract until 2027 ✍️🤝! Looking forward to a big season ahead for Eseosa. — Bradley Halsman (@BradHalsman) July 3, 2025 In other news, Brondby are reportedly close to selling Celtic-linked attacker Mathias Kvistgaarden. The Parkhead club's interest in the forward has long been noted. He is close to joining Lens, claims Tipsbladet, who say that the French Ligue 1 side have reached an agreement with Brondby over a potential move. Lens have yet to agree terms with Kvistgaarden himself, though, and Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt are 'very keen'. Norwich City have also been credited with an interest. The 23-year-old's reported price tag is north of €13 million, a fee that would make him the most expensive player in Brondby's history.

Celtic target CONFIRMS exit from current club as he reveals ‘I have decided to transfer overseas'
Celtic target CONFIRMS exit from current club as he reveals ‘I have decided to transfer overseas'

Scottish Sun

time30-06-2025

  • Sport
  • Scottish Sun

Celtic target CONFIRMS exit from current club as he reveals ‘I have decided to transfer overseas'

Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELTIC-BOUND star Hayato Inamura has penned an emotional farewell message to his club in Japan as he prepares to move to Glasgow. The defender, 23, is poised to leave Japanese side Albirex Niigata after playing in the weekend's 4-0 defeat to Machida Zelvia. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 2 Hayato Inamura has said goodbye to Albirex Niigata Credit: Getty 2 The Celtic-linked central defender in action Credit: Getty He's expected to arrive in Scotland this week and thanked his club in Japan ahead of being the latest Asian star to move to the Hoops. He said: "I have decided to transfer overseas. As a result, I will be leaving the club. First of all, I am sorry for making this decision when the team is in a difficult situation. "I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the supporters for the love they have shown me over the past two years. "When I heard my name being chanted at the opening game of this season, I felt a great sense of responsibility and awareness. "I wanted to make this team win, and I wanted to make all the supporters smile every week. This feeling was my driving force. "The atmosphere at the club is one of a big family. That is why I wanted to convey my passion for football and my feelings for the team on the pitch at this welcoming club. "However, I came to the conclusion that it would be best to challenge myself overseas at this time. "I know that not everyone will be happy to see me off, but I will fight tooth and nail so that one day you will all think that this decision was the right one and feel proud of me. "I would like to thank everyone involved with Albirex Niigata for the support that allowed me to grow here. It is thanks to all of you that I was able to build the foundation as a professional football player. "I will take all the experiences I have gained in Niigata to heart and head towards new challenges. The diggers move in as Celtic Park pitch is dug up "I will do my best to make everyone proud. It was a short time of about two years, but thank you so much!" The centre-back would be the Hoops' fourth signing of the window following the arrival of Kieran Tierney, Ross Doohan, and Benjamin Nygren. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page

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