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Scotsman
16 minutes ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Rangers target makes key decision, Celtic ‘not interested' in £15m man, Hibs reject bids
The latest Scottish transfer news from Rangers, Celtic, Hibs and beyond this Thursday morning. 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... Here are some of top transfer stories and gossip from around Scottish football this Thursday morning... Dundee boss makes frank admission New Dundee head coach Steven Pressley has told supporters that the club 'can't afford' to replace Lyall Cameron and Josh Mulligan, following their respective summer moves to Rangers and Hibs. The 51-year-old boss secured the signing of Hull City midfielder Callum Jones earlier in the week, but has offered a frank admission to the Den's Park faithful over the departures of two of his key players. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Financially, we can't go out and sign ready-made replacements,' said Pressley. 'If you look at Jones, he's at a really good age just now. He's had a number of loans. He's done a lot of his foundational work. But we've seen enough in his performances around the areas we are looking for and the experience he's had, he's ready to kick on. That's where we are in our recruitment. 'We can't sign a ready-made replacement for a Lyall Cameron. We have to sign players who maybe haven't quite put it all together yet. Callum has a lot of good attributes and with our support we hope he can start putting them all together here.' Dundee 'can't afford' to replace Lyall Cameron and Josh Mulligan this summer. | SNS Group Hibs reject bids Hibs have rebuffed 'seven-figure' bids for defender Lewis Miller after interested emerged in the Australian defender from across the border. According to a report in The Scottish Sun, the 24-year-old full-back has been targeted by clubs in the EFL Championship, with officials bid coming in for the Socceroos star during the summer transfer window, though the interested clubs have not been named. A regular in David Gray's defence, Hibs exercised a one-year option in Miller's contract last season to extend him contract until the summer of 2026, following the player's impressive performance at Easter Road since his arrival from Central Coast Mariners in 2022. 'He has shown with his performances for us, and on the international stage, that he's developing as a player,' said Gray back in April. 'He's a good character and is keen to constantly progress. We look forward to continuing our journey together.' Despite having just one year left on his deal, the capital club are reluctant to lose the player though, with the Hibs hierarchy said to value Miller significantly higher than the £1million they have been offered. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hibs defender Lewis Miller has interest from the EFL Championship. | SNS Group Celtic 'not interested' in £15m man Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has poured cold water on rumours of the club's interest in Odsonne Edouard, after he was linked with a potential return to the club this summer. According to a report from French journalist Sébastien Vidal on Wednesday, the Hoops head coach was said to be 'monitoring' the Frenchman's situation at Crystal Palace. Signed by the Northern Irish boss during his first spell in charge in 2017, Edouard scored 88 goals in 179 appearances for Celtic across all competitions before departing in a £15milllion move to Crystal Palace in 2021. However, following last night's 2-0 pre-season win over Sporting CP, Rodgers insists there's no interest in a move for his former hitman. 'Odsonne hasn't been on my radar, to be fair,' said Rodgers. 'I obviously know him but it's about a player who will fit into the structure of the team. It's about the collective of the team. Big names don't always give you want you need. This team needs hunger, goals and work rate and intensity. Big names don't always give you that. It's about big players.' Odsonne Edouard has been linked with a return to Celtic this summer. | SNS Group Rangers target makes key decision Rangers have been dealt a blow in their bid to capture Brazilian-Congolese playmaker Metinho this summer, after the player made a key decision on his future this morning. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder spent the second-half of last season on loan at Basel, helping them win then Swiss Super League after joining from French Ligue 2 side Troyes. With just 12 months remaining on his contract at the Stade de l'Aube, it was revealed last month that Metinho saw his future away from France, leading to interest from Rangers, who were said to be preparing a £4million bid in order to bring him to Ibrox this summer. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad However, according to a fresh report from Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, it appears the promising talent has opted to re-join Basel instead, with the Swiss giants agreeing deal to bring him back to the club on a permanent deal. The player is expected in Switzerland today for medical tests and contract signing.
BBC News
17 minutes ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Dundee to press on with training ground plans
Dundee are to reapply for permission to build a new training ground at Riverside Drive after an initial go-ahead from the council was reversed. (The Courier, external - subscription required)
Telegraph
2 hours ago
- Health
- Telegraph
High street eye test could predict heart attack risk
High street eye scans could be used to predict heart attack risk, a study has found. A new artificial intelligence tool could predict a person's risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke within the next 10 years just from analysing a routine eye test. Researchers from the University of Dundee used AI to examine digital retinal photographs, which capture images of the back of the eye. The software has learnt to detect abnormalities or patterns in the size and arrangement of the blood vessels that would suggest an increased risk of developing a heart condition. The experts said it could now predict the likelihood of someone going on to suffer a 'major cardiovascular event', such as a heart attack or stroke, within the next 10 years to 70 per cent accuracy. They hope the test could one day be offered alongside blood pressure and cholesterol checks to allow doctors to identify and treat patients at risk of heart issues sooner.. People with type 2 diabetes For the study, the research team trialled the AI software on the eye scans of people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes patients have regular eye tests to check for diabetic retinopathy, a condition where high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels in the retina and lead to sight loss. Dr Ify Mordi, a British Heart Foundation (BHF) research fellow at the University of Dundee and consultant cardiologist, said: 'It may be surprising but the eyes are a window to the heart. 'If there is damage or narrowing of the blood vessels at the back of the eye, there is a good chance that it will also be seen in the blood vessels further inside the body, supplying the heart, which could lead to a heart attack or stroke.' Dr Mordi added: 'This is a one-stop scan which is routinely performed and takes less than a minute. 'It could be an important part of the package, alongside blood pressure and cholesterol checks, in identifying people who could benefit from medication or lifestyle changes.' Professor Bryan Williams, chief scientific and medical officer at the BHF, said: 'The more accurately we can detect someone's risk of a heart attack or stroke, the better the opportunities to prevent these happening. ' Cutting-edge innovations, like the use of retinal scans alongside health checks, could play a role in improving risk prediction, which is important if we are to reach the British Heart Foundation's goal to prevent 125,000 heart attacks and strokes in the UK by 2035. 'However, more research is needed to show this prediction accuracy is robust, and to determine the feasibility of incorporating retinal scans into clinical practice.' The study was published in the journal Cardiovascular Diabetology.
The Independent
5 hours ago
- Health
- The Independent
Routine eye scan could predict 10-year heart attack and stroke risk
A scan which forms part of a routine eye test could help predict a person's risk of having a heart attack or stroke within the next 10 years, a study suggests. Researchers used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse digital retinal photographs, which are taken to capture images from the back of the eye to look for certain conditions. The technology was able to produce personalised risk predictors in less than a second. It is hoped the simple test could one day be offered alongside blood pressure and cholesterol checks to allow doctors to treat patients earlier. For the study, published in the journal Cardiovascular Diabetology, researchers at the University of Dundee trialled the AI software on the eye scans of people with type 2 diabetes. Those with the condition have routine eye tests to check for diabetic retinopathy, a condition where high blood sugar levels damage the blood sugar in the retina. Dr Ify Mordi, British Heart Foundation research fellow at the University of Dundee and consultant cardiologist, said: 'It may be surprising, but the eyes are a window to the heart. 'If there is damage or narrowing of the blood vessels at the back of the eye, there is a good chance that will also be seen in the blood vessels further inside the body, supplying the heart, which could lead to a heart attack or stroke.' Experts instructed the technology to initially look for warning signs on the images, such as blood vessel narrowing or blockages. It was then permitted to look for any detail in the photographs, such as the size or arrangement of blood vessels, before being trained using 4,200 images. The AI tool was able to predict the people who would go on to have 'major cardiovascular events', like heart attacks or strokes, within a decade with 70% accuracy. Dr Mordi added: 'This is a one-stop scan which is routinely performed and takes less than a minute. 'It could be an important part of the package, alongside blood pressure and cholesterol checks, in identifying people who could benefit from medication or lifestyle changes.' Professor Bryan Williams, chief scientific and medical officer at the British Heart Foundation, said: 'The more accurately we can detect someone's risk of a heart attack or stroke, the better the opportunities to prevent these happening. 'Cutting-edge innovations, like the use of retinal scans alongside health checks, could play a role in improving risk prediction, which is important if we are to reach the British Heart Foundation's goal to prevent 125,000 heart attacks and strokes in the UK by 2035. 'However, more research is needed to show this prediction accuracy is robust, and to determine the feasibility of incorporating retinal scans into clinical practice.' Reacting to the study, Dr Clare Jonas, research lead at the Stroke Association, said: 'AI analyses of health data, gathered through screening technology such as this eye scan, have exciting potential for better early detection, especially for those with diabetes who have a greater chance of having a stroke. 'Advances like these could make it easier for people at risk of stroke to take the right steps to stop it from happening. 'Whilst there are still many practical questions to answer about whether, when and how AI could be used in clinical practice, we hope the Government's 10 Year Health Plan will take such technological advances into account to stop more strokes from devastating people's lives.'
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Routine eye scan could predict 10-year heart attack and stroke risk
A scan which forms part of a routine eye test could help predict a person's risk of having a heart attack or stroke within the next 10 years, a study suggests. Researchers used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse digital retinal photographs, which are taken to capture images from the back of the eye to look for certain conditions. The technology was able to produce personalised risk predictors in less than a second. It is hoped the simple test could one day be offered alongside blood pressure and cholesterol checks to allow doctors to treat patients earlier. For the study, published in the journal Cardiovascular Diabetology, researchers at the University of Dundee trialled the AI software on the eye scans of people with type 2 diabetes. Those with the condition have routine eye tests to check for diabetic retinopathy, a condition where high blood sugar levels damage the blood sugar in the retina. Dr Ify Mordi, British Heart Foundation research fellow at the University of Dundee and consultant cardiologist, said: 'It may be surprising, but the eyes are a window to the heart. 'If there is damage or narrowing of the blood vessels at the back of the eye, there is a good chance that will also be seen in the blood vessels further inside the body, supplying the heart, which could lead to a heart attack or stroke.' Experts instructed the technology to initially look for warning signs on the images, such as blood vessel narrowing or blockages. It was then permitted to look for any detail in the photographs, such as the size or arrangement of blood vessels, before being trained using 4,200 images. The AI tool was able to predict the people who would go on to have 'major cardiovascular events', like heart attacks or strokes, within a decade with 70% accuracy. Dr Mordi added: 'This is a one-stop scan which is routinely performed and takes less than a minute. 'It could be an important part of the package, alongside blood pressure and cholesterol checks, in identifying people who could benefit from medication or lifestyle changes.' Professor Bryan Williams, chief scientific and medical officer at the British Heart Foundation, said: 'The more accurately we can detect someone's risk of a heart attack or stroke, the better the opportunities to prevent these happening. 'Cutting-edge innovations, like the use of retinal scans alongside health checks, could play a role in improving risk prediction, which is important if we are to reach the British Heart Foundation's goal to prevent 125,000 heart attacks and strokes in the UK by 2035. 'However, more research is needed to show this prediction accuracy is robust, and to determine the feasibility of incorporating retinal scans into clinical practice.' Reacting to the study, Dr Clare Jonas, research lead at the Stroke Association, said: 'AI analyses of health data, gathered through screening technology such as this eye scan, have exciting potential for better early detection, especially for those with diabetes who have a greater chance of having a stroke. 'Advances like these could make it easier for people at risk of stroke to take the right steps to stop it from happening. 'Whilst there are still many practical questions to answer about whether, when and how AI could be used in clinical practice, we hope the Government's 10 Year Health Plan will take such technological advances into account to stop more strokes from devastating people's lives.' Sign in to access your portfolio
