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Daily Record
an hour ago
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- Daily Record
Djeidi Gassama to Rangers transfer is ‘smart' – I worked with him and this is why I find move intriguing
It was a debut to remember for the winger as he made an instant impact in the Champions League win over Panathinaikos As instant impacts go, it couldn't have got much better for Rangers new boy Djeidi Gassama. Introduced in the second half by Russell Martin against Panathinaikos, the winger fired home what could prove a crucial second goal as the Light Blues take a two goal advantage to Greece in their Champions League second round qualifier. We told you last week how Barry Bannan told the Ibrox side that they had secured a bargain buy in the 21-year-old after his £2.2million move from Sheffield Wednesday. And that theory has been backed up once again by Chris Powell, who worked closely with him for the past couple of years during his time at the English Championship club. He believes Gassama will prove a 'match winner' for his new club and can reach double figures for goals and assists this season. Powell also reckons that the winger is one of those who can fit the player trading model of netting the club a tidy profit down the line as he backed the 'clever buy' to improve even more in the next couple of years at Rangers. Speaking to the Rangers Review, he explained: 'The stage is now set for him. Gas is still young, he's 21, he's he's still on that journey and nowhere near what anyone thinks he will be. "What I do know is that under more guidance from Russell [Martin] and with the support of his teammates, the fans will really like him because he just enjoys playing and beating people with the ball. 'As a player, there are so many tools he has to work with and it's a real intriguing move for him because it's high pressure at Rangers. "Listen, he's slightly used to that from his time at Wednesday which is a big club, and for a 21-year-old, he handled that really well. I just think it's a very smart and clever buy for the money that Rangers have paid. "I can only see Gas improving and in a few years time, he might be bought again, but you know, that's the model. I really believe he can be one who could do that.' He continued: 'The players will like him, the manager will like him because he's a match-winner. I think he can get double figures. "He should manage that total for both goals and assists this season. I think if he's fit and providing anywhere near what he can produce, he can reach that. 'Of course, it's important that he does settle early to give him that confidence. He's someone who can unlock deep defences, which Rangers will come against all the time. "I see him as a player who can create and score goals for Glasgow Rangers, I really do.'
The National
15 hours ago
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- The National
Wrexham complete transfer of second ex-Rangers striker
The ex-Ibrox ace has penned a three-year deal with the English Championship club, backed by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Windass joins Wrexham having been made a free agent just days ago after his Sheffield Wednesday contract was terminated by mutual consent. Josh Windass will be helping to fuel our next season in the Championship. 🔴⚪ #WxmAFC — Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) July 23, 2025 On signing for Wrexham, Windass commented: 'I'm looking forward to getting going. I've spoken to the manager, who has showed me his plans for the season and what he expects from the group, and I've really bought into that. 'I'd describe myself as honest and hard-working, I like to contribute goals and assists from midfield and that's what I'm looking to bring to Wrexham. 'First and foremost, I want to get into the team and earn the respect of my team-mates – I want to be professional, be someone to look up to and then get the team as high up the league as possible.' Read more: Windass - who played for Rangers between 2016 and 2018 - becomes the second former Rangers player to sign for Wrexham this summer. The Championship side signed Ryan Hardie for an undisclosed fee from Plymouth Argyle earlier in the summer transfer window. Wednesday confirmed Windass' exit, along with that of striker Michael Smith, in a statement which read: "The Owls can confirm that the current contracts of Michael Smith and Josh Windass have been terminated by mutual consent," a statement read. "Both players leave Hillsborough with immediate effect. "Smith made 127 appearances for the Owls, scoring 33 goals, since signing in June 2022. "Windass posted 182 appearances, scoring 53 goals, having joined Wednesday – initially on loan – in January 2020. "Sheffield Wednesday thank Michael and Josh for their services and wish them well for the future."
The National
16 hours ago
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- The National
Rangers vs Middlesbrough: TV channel, live stream & kick-off
Russell Martin's side takes on the English Championship club on Saturday in a last bounce game before the return of domestic competitive action. Rangers head into the fixture after a 2-0 win over Panathinaikos in the first leg of their Champions League second qualifying round tie. The match against Middlesbrough comes sandwiched between the crucial qualifiers for Rangers in their quest to reach the Champions League proper. When is Rangers vs Middlesbrough? Rangers host Middlesbrough in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, July 26. The match will be played at Ibrox. Kick-off is at 2pm. Is Rangers vs Middlesbrough on TV? No. The match is not available to watch on TV. Read more: Can I live stream Rangers vs Middlesbrough? Yes. The match will be streamed on Rangers TV. You can sign up for a subscription HERE. Rangers results & fixtures Rangers 2-2 Club Brugge - Friendly - July 6 Rangers 2-0 Panathinaikos - Champions League qualifier - July 22 Rangers vs Middlesbrough - Friendly - July 26 Panathinaikos vs Rangers - Champions League qualifier - July 30 Motherwell vs [[Rangers]] - Scottish Premiership - August 2
Yahoo
18 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Heerenveen playmaker wanted by unknown English club: Frisians reject multiple advances
As per Bart Kruijt of Voetbal International, Levi Smans is attracting serious interest from an English Championship club. Said club has even made several bids for the midfielder, but SC Heerenveen aren't eager to sign off on a move. The 22-year-old Smans transferred to Heerenveen last year from VVV-Venlo, and in his first Eredivisie season, he scored three goals and provided four assists. These exploits caught the eye of a club in England's second tier. This team's identity is still unknown. It appears that a potential transfer has been in the works for weeks. Heerenveen has received and rejected several bids for Smans. According to sources, the latest offer from England was around €3.5 million. It is unknown how much Heerenveen has in mind for Smans, who cost €350,000 a year ago. His contract in Friesland runs until the summer of 2028. Heerenveen's technical manager Johan Hansma has confirmed the English interest. 'It's true there's interest, but we'd like to keep Levi with the team. If we do sell him, it has to be an offer we simply can't refuse.' GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield
The Journal
20 hours ago
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- The Journal
Irish striker Evan Ferguson's loan move to Italian club Roma has officially been confirmed
The 42 EVAN FERGUSON'S MOVE to Roma has been confirmed by the Serie A club. The Republic of Ireland international joins Roma on loan from Brighton with an option to buy. Ferguson arrived in Roma in recent days to finalise the switch. The 42 understands that the Serie A club have also agreed an option to buy the 20-year-old on a permanent basis for €40 million as part of the deal. 'Delighted to be here,' Ferguson said in a video posted on the club's X account. 'Can't wait to get started. I'm going to see you all in the stadium soon.' Ferguson endured a disappointing loan to West Ham during the second half of last season, following knee and ankle injuries. It's believed that there was interest from other clubs in Serie A, as well as in Germany, the Premier League, and English Championship, but the Meath native will settle with the number 11 shirt in Roma. Ferguson burst onto the scene as a teenager, scoring 10 goals for Premier League club Brighton and making his international debut in the 2022/23 season. ✍ Evan Ferguson is a new Roma player! 🐺 📄 #ASRoma — AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) July 23, 2025 Advertisement He scored a hat-trick against Newcastle as an 18-year-old but his career has stalled due to loss of form and injury. In total he has made 80 appearances for Brighton, scoring 17 goals, but has scored just one goal at club level since November 2023. Ferguson spent the second half of the last campaign on loan with West Ham, where he made eight appearances, failing to score a goal. 'AS Roma are delighted to announce the signing of Evan Ferguson from Brighton and Hove Albion,' said the Serie A club. 'Ferguson will join Roma on loan with an option to buy.' Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler said: 'Evan had a challenging period across the past season and a half, and it has been one disrupted by niggling injury issues, which hasn't allowed him a run of games. 'He is over those injuries and has come back in great shape. Now he really wants to play regularly. This is an exciting opportunity in a strong league and with the prospect of European football.' Written by Sinead Farrell with a dditional reporting from © AFP 2025 , and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won't find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women's sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here .
