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BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Celtic's Maeda considered by Fenerbahce
Celtic forward Daizen Maeda, 27, is being considered by Fenerbahce, who plan to overhaul their squad. (fotoMac, external, in Turkish)Meanwhile, Celtic have received £5.5m following Jeremie Frimpong's move from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool, as part of a sell-on clause from when he departed Glasgow. (Sky Sports), externalDefender Gustaf Lagerbielke, 25, will return to Celtic following a loan spell, with a permanent move to Twente Enschede seeming unlikely. (Glasgow Times), externalForward Youssef El Kachati, 25, who has been linked with Celtic, is confident of a lucrative summer move from Telstar. (National - subscription required), externalRead Saturday's Scottish gossip
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Fenerbahce consider Celtic's Maeda
Celtic forward linked with Turkey, Rangers managerial latest and St Mirren and Dundee target additions... Celtic forward Daizen Maeda, 27, is being considered by Fenerbahce, who plan to overhaul their squad. (fotoMac, external, in Turkish)Meanwhile, Celtic have received £5.5m for Jeremie Frimpong's move from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool, as part of a sell-on clause from when he departed Glasgow. (Sky Sports), externalDefender Gustaf Lagerbielke, 25, will return to Celtic following a loan spell and a permanent move to Twente Enschede seeming unlikely. (Glasgow Times), externalForward Youssef El Kachati, 25, who has been linked with Celtic, is confident of a lucrative summer move from Celtic-linked Youssef El Kachati confident of big-money summer move from Telstar. (National - subscription required), external Davide Ancelotti's move to Rangers as manager is 99% done. (Sestaporta, external, in Italian)Rangers may spend big in an effort to back prospective new boss Ancelotti. (Football Insider), externalMeanwhile, Rangers' new owners plan to invest in the club's academy. (Team Talk), externalWolfsburg's financial issues may boost Rangers' hopes of signing Vaclav Cerny, 27, on a permanent deal following his loan spell at Ibrox. (Record), external St Mirren hope to bring goalkeeper Zach Hemming, 25, and right-back Ryan Alebiosu, 23, back to the club following loan spells. (Record), external Dundee are favourites to sign midfielder Drey Wright, 30, following his departure from St Johnstone. (Courier - subscription required), external
The National
3 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Collum explains key decision that went Celtic's way vs Rangers
The Irish striker thought he levelled up the match in the second half, only to see the linesman's flag raised as he wheeled away in celebration. After communication with VAR, however, a factual overturn was recommended, and Brendan Rodgers' men equalised. Read more: Initially, an offside was given for Daizen Maeda's run in behind Rangers' backline. The Japanese forward was also subsequently the subject of another check for perhaps obstructing Liam Kelly's view. There was adjudged to have been no wrongdoing, though, and the goal was given. "It's the correct decision for us in the end," said Collum on the SFA's VAR review show. "The first offside is what the assistant referee is punishing. He believes that the Celtic player who is out wide is in an offside position. That is not the case. "There's a correct delay [of the flag] to allow the move to come to a natural conclusion. "A goal is then scored. Then they award the initial offside out wide. The VAR quickly checks that and come to the conclusion it's onside. "I want to mention again we would prefer these decisions are correct on field, but VAR is there for that reason. "Then there is good on-field comms from the referee because he mentions that there is a potential second offside. I think it's the Rangers goalkeeper who also claims for that. The VAR are then allowed the opportunity to check that. "You can see they come to a conclusion, correctly, that there is no impact in any line of vision. "This is a factual overturn, and there is no need for the referee to come to the monitor here. "We're really pleased with that."
Daily Record
3 days ago
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- Daily Record
The Rangers are coming but there shouldn't be sniggers and it might just be best thing for Celtic
The Rangers are coming – again. This time Celtic fans shouldn't be sniggering at the suggestion. And what is going on over at Ibrox cannot be ignored by those in charge at Parkhead. It would be foolish to put the head in the sand when it comes to the challenge coming from across the city. But it doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing for Celtic. In fact, Rangers finally getting their act together might be the best thing that can happen to them. Just like last week's Scottish Cup Final. I'm sure there are plenty of Celtic fans who were and still are distraught at losing to Aberdeen and seeing the Treble going up in smoke. But I can't help but think the defeat was a GOOD thing for the club in the long run. I mean that. If Kasper Schmeichel hadn't made that uncharacteristic mistake, or if Daizen Maeda had stuck away that last chance, the entire story would have been different. Celtic would have completed the clean sweep, everything would have been sen as hunky dory. But it would have papered over some of the recent cracks. Listen, it's still a phenomenal achievement winning the Double. Regardless of what anyone thinks, it's tough to win two out of three never mind the job lot. Celtic have made it look easy in recent years and they could well have done it again this time but for some big moments at Hampden last week. That doesn't get away from the fact this is a team that is in real need of refreshing. They should be proud of their achievements this term. But the defeat to Aberdeen has made them feel a little uncomfortable and maybe now some have cottoned on to the fact there is work to be done. The big news from Rangers yesterday only underlines it. Celtic simply cannot afford to sit on their hands because their rivals won't be worse next season than they were this time around – they can't be. Celtic certainly can't assume they will be. And they can't get away with just doing the bare minimum to stay out in front. The new Rangers owners are already talking about a £20m immediate investment in the team. That's a decent chunk of money for Scottish football – but not to Celtic. They spent about double that in the last two windows, so that shows you the challenge Rangers face. You would expect Celtic to go and spend at least the same again this summer. They'll have to. The events of the last week should allow Brendan Rodgers to go tot he club's hierarchy and explain the team does need strengthened and rejuvenated. They need more to qualify and then compete in the Champions League – and now to also stay ahead of the game in Scotland. Don't get me wrong, I don't think there is any need to panic. But Celtic do need to recognise the threat – as well as the opportunity. My old manager Martin O'Neill has often stated he believes a strong Rangers helps make a strong Celtic. I would go along with that. In my time at the club, Rangers were strong – and we had to be to knock them off their perch. If there is a proper challenge coming from across the city, then Celtic will have to raise their levels and respond. That's no bad thing. And even though the league was won by 17 points, I don't think the gap is as big as it would seem. It doesn't take much to tip the scales in Glasgow, as we discovered when we turned a 21-point league loss into big win in O'Neill's first term in charge. It was similar when Ange Postecoglou arrived at Parkhead in 2021, when everyone expected Rangers to dominate on the back of their title victory. Things can flip quickly. There's the stuff about Rangers coming, but in reality they are still a long way back. The long wait for the takeover to go through and the delay over a manager hasn't helped them. They are playing catch up and that's where Celtic need to hammer home their advantage, on and off the pitch. Rodgers will know the importance of a fast start. He needs players in place for the Champions League qualifier but also to apply the early pressure in the league, when a new-look Rangers side will still be finding their feet. This is no time to be mucking about. Rangers fans will be galvanised and there will be a feel good factor on the back of the owners coming in. In contrast, it's all a bit flat at Celtic right now. The best way to lift that mood is to get busy in the transfer market. Because there are questions right now. There is a pressing need for a striker after the decision to sell Kyogo – and not replace him – came back to bite them on the backside. There are doubts whether Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate will be sold, people will wonder if the Nicholas Kuhn of the first half of the season will turn up, or the pale imitation we saw in the second. There are questions about Adam Idah, the centre of defence, the wide areas. All of a sudden from a position of supreme strength, it now looks like there's a growing list of jobs to do. I've got no doubt Rodgers knows it too. He's hinted about it often enough. He's also heard plenty of times that Rangers are coming. They may or may not be this time, but, regardless, Celtic cannot afford to sit still.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
European club ‘plan talks with Celtic and Daizen Maeda's agent as they plot multi-million pound swoop'
FENERBAHCE will reportedly sit down with Celtic officials next week as they look to thrash out a deal to sign Japanese star Daizen Maeda. Speculation in Turkey suggests the Istanbul club's representatives are ready to meet Celtic and the player's agent. 3 Daizen Maeda, Celtic Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 Daizen Maeda celebrates Premiership title Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 Celtic's Daizen Maeda celebrates scoring Credit: PA Media outlet Fotomac believes the Turkish giants managed by Jose Mourinho will make a bid of "more than €10 million (£8.5m)" to capture the 27-year-old. The attacker scored 33 goals in 51 games for Celtic last season, and claimed both the William Hill Premiership Player of the Year and the PFA Scotland Player of the Year. Maeda, who has two years left on his contract, initially signed on loan before joining on a permanent deal from Yokohama Marinos in the summer of 2022. SunSport revealed in March the Hoops had began talks over a new deal in a bid to keep the 27-year-old in Glasgow. He spoke at the start of the month but refused to get drawn into talk about his future. Maeda said: 'Yes, the gaffer spoke to me about it. But there are still some games to be played this season, so I just want to focus on them. 'I know this number of goals is not easy to achieve, so I don't want to think too much about this being the objective for next season. 'I would like to focus on everything, including goals, and then in the end maybe I can achieve something.' And in an end-of-season video with Celtic, which was posted on the club's instagram, Maeda revealed how he felt about being in Glasgow. He said: "Since I've joined Celtic, I've been playing football with joy. Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has STRONGER transfer case after final defeat "There is no difference between now and the past. I still enjoy playing here." Meanwhile, Brendan Rodgers will look to bolster his attacking options this summer, but it seems they could miss out on £12 million Brondby rated striker Mathias Kvistgaarden. It's reported West Ham, Eintracht Frankfurt and Bologna are interested in signing the 23-year-old, who has had a prolific season in Denmark with 23 goals in 38 games. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
