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Daily Record
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Hidden Jahmai Simpson-Pusey Celtic transfer 'clause' raises eyebrows as Sweden international scouted by Hoops
Brendan Rodgers is set to bolster his defence with the signing of Man City prodigy Simpson-Pusey Jahmai Simpson-Pusey will travel to Glasgow on Friday for a medical as the Manchester City starlet closes in on a season-long loan deal with Celtic. The 19-year-old stopper has agreed a switch to Parkhead after Brendan Rodgers fought off competition from other European clubs. Simpson-Pusey will compete with Auston Trusty, Liam Scales and Dane Murray for a start alongside first-choice Cameron Carter-Vickers. The England youth international has been tipped as the future of City's defence by Pep Guardiola after making six appearances last term - including a Champions League debut away to Sporting CP. Ex-Celtic star Charlie Mulgrew reckons the youngster - who was crowned EPL 2 Player of the Year - could quickly become a regular starter. He told Go Radio: "For me, it doesn't feel like Brendan Rodgers is completely satisfied with Trusty or Scales. He's tried to bring in Trusty when Scales was playing. Scales then gets back in. "So it indicates that he's not too sure and needs someone else to get back in alongside Carter-Vickers. "By the way, injuries look like they are catching up a wee bit on him. So they need another one in and Simpson-Pusey looks like the man. Man City will probably put some sort of clause that he'll need to play games or it will cost Celtic money. "It's interesting to put that on a 19-year-old. But you've got to trust Brendan Rodgers. You don't play for Man City if you are a bad player. He's young and bound to make a few mistakes. I'll be interested to see him." Simpson-Pusey's arrival could see Stephen Welsh leave the club either on loan or a permanent basis. The Hoops academy graduate has fallen out of favour under Rodgers and recently spent time on loan with Belgian side Mechelen. Mulgrew reckons a parting of ways is best for both parties as he said: "He's 25 years old. He's got to go. He's never going to be a regular at Celtic. Brendan Rodgers has shown that he's never going to start there. "He's been a decent enough servant. He's come in at times when they've struggled in that position and done ok. He's not a huge presence at the back. "The young lad's come through the system and done ok and he showed a good attitude. He was on loan last year and did ok. He looks like he's going to move on and it's best for all parties." Meanwhile Celtic scouts are reportedly watching Sweden international Viktor Eriksson in action for Hammarby. Valued at £2million, Eriksson joined Hammarby last season after a short stint in the MLS with Minnesota United. The 24-year-old made his international debut earlier this year and the Scottish Sun reports that Hoops talent spotter Paul Tisdale will run the rule over him in Thursday night's Conference League qualifier with Belgian side Charleroi.
Daily Record
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey agrees Celtic transfer as Pep Guardiola green lights Parkhead move
The Manchester City youngster is on his way north of the border Celtic are poised to complete the signing of Man City prodigy Jahmai Simpson-Pusey on a season-long loan. The Hoops are in the market for more defensive cover following the exits of Maik Nawrocki and Gustaf Lagerbielke. Out-of-favour Stephen Welsh is attracting interest from Belgium, while Plymouth Argyle are also keen. And now, Pep Guardiola has given the green light for rising star Simpson-Pusey to spend the campaign at Parkhead. The England youth international, 19, burst onto the scene at the Etihad last season and made six top team appearances - including a Champions League debut against Sporting CP. He skippered City's reserves to title glory and was crowned EPL 2 Player of the Year. French side Strasbourg had registered an interest in the teenage powerhouse, but Celts have won the race. Simpson-Pusey is expected to be unveiled in the next 24 hours and could go straight into this weekend's squad as the title defence gets underway against St Mirren. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also on WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Scotsman
28-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Celtic and Rangers target highly-rated EPL duo amid Pep Guardiola praise and Neymar comparison
Celtic eye 19 y/o defender while Gers sets sights on history-making winger 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... Celtic and Rangers are both hoping to land highly-rated teenagers from the English Premier League. According to reports, the Old Firm rivals are looking to plunder the loan market for two up and coming young talents who made their major breakthrough in the English top flight last season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Celtic are said to be lining up a loan move for Manchester City defender Jahmai Simpson-Pusey. The 19-year-old centre-back stepped into the City defence last season due to injury problems, making six first-team appearances including two in the Champions League - and earned praise from head coach Pep Guardiola. The England youth international was also named EPL 2 Player of the Year after captaining the Man City reserves to the title. Celtic target Jahmai Simpson-Pusey of Manchester City holds off Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP during a Champions League match last season. (Photo by) | Getty Images Speaking about Simpson-Pusey after a 2-1 defeat to Brighton, Guardiola said: "The guy played really good, the young lad again, with this composure and duels and everything was good. It's not easy for him. 'Normally the young lads, they must come in with support from the team, with Rodri in front of them, right? With the best Kyle [Walker], and defenders, and now we support him. 'Now he's playing in a position that is difficult for him, but he performed unbelievably. We have a central defender to help us for the future, for the next years. I'm really pleased. Always there is good news when the situation goes bad, and this is one of them.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Meanwhile, Rangers are reportedly leading the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur winger Mickey Moore, who made history last season when he became the youngest-ever English goalscorer in a major European competition at 17 years and 172 days old after netting in a 3-0 win over Elfsborg. He made 19 appearances for Spurs last term - including 10 games in the EPL - and was an unused substitute as Ange Postecoglou's side beat Man Utd 1-0 in the Europa League final. There has been plenty interest in the England Under-19 international - with Championship sides Birmingham and West Brom also linked - but the Daily Telegraph state that Rangers have 'emerged as favourites' to sign Moore on loan. Rangers target Mikey Moore celebrates scoring Tottenham's third goal against IF Elfsborg in a 3-0 Europa League win last season. (Photo by) | Getty Images Speaking about Moore after an electric display against AZ Alkmaar in Europe last season, former boss Postecoglou said: 'I was going to try to downplay it, but apparently Madders [James Maddison] has called him Neymar, so that's blown that out of the water! Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'The beauty of Mikey is that I know it won't affect him at all. He's such a mature young man. It was exciting. Every time we were on the ball I was willing the boys to pass it to him as well, because he's got that ability to go past people, which is the hardest thing to do in our game, apart from scoring goals. If he's not successful, it doesn't faze him, he'll just go again.
Daily Record
28-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey to Celtic could prove major coup after what Pep Guardiola said about Man City prodigy
Brendan Rodgers is said to be lining up a loan swoop for the highly-rated England youth international Celtic are said to be lining up a loan move for Manchester City defender Jahmai Simpson-Pusey. And the teenage star has already been tipped as the future of the Citizens' defence by Pep Guardiola. Highly-rated Simpson-Pusey, 19, burst onto the scene at the Etihad last season and immediately caught the eye. The England youth international made six first-team appearances - including two Champions League outings against Sporting Lisbon and Feyenoord. Simpson-Pusey was also crowned EPL 2 Player of the Year after captaining Man City's reserves to title glory, seeing off competition from Hoops new Bhoy Callum Osmand at Fulham. The youngster actually faced Celtic during City's pre-season tour of the USA in 2024, as Brendan Rodgers' side edged out 4-3 winners. He was then called upon by Guardiola throughout the campaign as the dethroned Premier League champions suffered an injury crisis. And the breakthrough talent seriously impressed his manager, with Guardiola hailing him as one for the future after his display in a 2-1 defeat at Brighton. All-conquering Guardiola said: 'The guy played really good, the young lad again, with this composure and duels and everything was good. It's not easy for him. 'Normally the young lads, they must come in with support from the team, with Rodri in front of them, right? With the best Kyle [Walker], and defenders, and now we support him. 'Now he's playing in a position that is difficult for him, but he performed unbelievably. We have a central defender to help us for the future, for the next years. I'm really pleased. Always there is good news when the situation goes bad, and this is one of them.' Guardiola revealed in December that he was tempted to throw in the rising star in the heat of a Manchester derby. He added: 'For example against (Manchester) United I thought to put Jahmai (Simpson-Pusey); he's played really good, but that pressure in that situation, it's a little bit…' Having offloaded Gustaf Lagerbielke and Maik Nawrocki, Celtic are in the market for more defensive cover. At least one winger, midfielder and main striker are also on Rodgers' wishlist as the champions kick off their title defence this weekend. Follow Record Sport on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, 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 you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here. 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.
