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Daily Record
an hour ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Odsonne Edouard 'available' as Celtic told Calvert Lewin transfer rules with striker search surging beyond two deals
Brendan Rodgers looks to be ramping up his transfer business having already brought two former stars back to Celtic Park this summer Celtic hero Odsonne Edouard has reportedly been "made available" by Crystal Palace this summer. Brendan Rodgers kickstarted the Frenchman's career in Glasgow's east end before his big money move to the Premier League - but he has found himself surplus to requirements at Selhurst Park with the Hoops' in the midst of striker transfer search. Benjamin Nygren, Callum Osmand and Hayato Inamura are the new faces in the door so far with reports suggesting Cercle Brugge left-back Flavio Nazinho could be on his way - while both Kieran Tierney and Ross Doohan have returned to Celtic Park. But a striker remains on the agenda amid recurring links over a return to Parkhead for the 27-year-old. After managing just eight appearances last season during a loan spell at Leicester City, The Athletic report that Edouard is "not part of Palace's plans" and "will be available if deals can be agreed." Shin Yamada is expected to arrive at Celtic Park with reports in Japan suggesting that he will jet into Glasgow following his international commitments at the E1-Championship. They will conclude the tournament when they face South Korea on Wednesday. Napoli ' striker Giuseppe Ambrosino is also attracting interest from Serie A new boys Cremonese and the Scottish Premiership champions this summer. The Hoops have been tracking Ambrosino, who found the target for Italy U21s in their European Championship quarter final defeat to Germany. But after impressing at the tournament, La Repubblica state that Antonio Conte will take a look at the striker before green lighting an exit after he reported for pre-season training on Monday. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has also bee touted as a target after the 28-year-old's Everton contract expired. Reports suggest Sunderland are currently in pole position to land the free agent but face a challenge from Scotland with the England international "attracting attention" from the Hoops while a surprise switch to Manchester United has been touted. But the Celtic board are likely to scoff at the mega money that the frontman has reportedly demanded. Caught Offside claim that the player's representatives have told suitors their client will "ask for as much as £100,000 per week.' 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.
Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Lewis Hamilton banned from Charles Leclerc 'friendship' as rumours shut down
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have forged a relationship as team-mates at Ferrari, but it doesn't look likely they'll be considered "best friends" anytime soon The arrival of a seven-time world champion to any Formula 1 team is bound to stir the pot. And that's exactly what's happened at Ferrari since Lewis Hamilton joined forces with Charles Leclerc. However, team principal Frederic Vasseur isn't too fussed about his drivers becoming fast friends, either. In fact, it appears the Frenchman would prefer to see a bit of venom between his two drivers. And the time may be coming where the relationship between Hamilton and Leclerc is tested amid suggestions Ferrari will model their 2026 car around the former. Not that Ferrari's chief will be losing any sleep over the prospect of more tensions. "They are getting along very well, super focused and motivated, with great mutual understanding," Vasseur previously shared with Belgian outlet RTBF (via the Daily Express). "But there has to be competition. "I don't want them to be best friends. Nor enemies, but above all, they must be rivals. It must stay that way; they should always push to outperform each other and be driven by that. In any case, their mindset is healthy and positive." Leclerc has been the face of Ferrari since 2020 but might find himself in a bit of a tussle amid suggestions Hamilton, 40, will soon take more precedence. It's the sort of move that could ruffle feathers, but Vasseur, who is the subject of rumours about his own future at Ferrari, seems quite content with some edge between comrades. Seven-time world champion Hamilton has shown nothing but warmth and respect towards his team-mate since joining Ferrari. The British driver has been full of praise for Leclerc's quality and work ethic, airing his admiration of the Monegasque early on. "Charles is massively talented," said Hamilton said during testing at the Bahrain International Circuit earlier this year. "Getting to see him work opposite the table and watching him in the garage, it's been really, really great. "Obviously he's been here for a long time, so he knows the team well, he speaks Italian, he's at home and at ease. But because we already had a friendship before, that's made it a lot easier to just get straight into working together." Hamilton described Leclerc as "incredibly talented" and expressed his eagerness to learn from his younger team-mate. However, their camaraderie could be tested if Leclerc feels somewhat sidelined at Maranello. Former F1 star Jacques Villeneuve suggested Hamilton's sprint win at the Chinese Grand Prix earlier this season might have sparked jealousy in Leclerc. This could escalate if Hamilton becomes the lead driver for their 2026 car, although Leclerc has so far responded maturely to the situation. Brushing off concerns about development roles, the driver made his priorities clear at Silverstone earlier in July. And that remains the good of the team over any individual glory. "I don't think that's the problem, and I just want the fastest car possible next year," said Leclerc when quizzed about Hamilton potentially taking the lead on the new build. "That's exactly what Lewis wants, and then wherever we are next year, I'll set up the car in a way that I like, and Lewis will do just the same."
Straits Times
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Bardet makes brief Tour appearance as water carrier
Find out what's new on ST website and app. MONT-DORE - A month after hanging up his wheels, former Tour de France podium finisher Romain Bardet found himself back at the race on Monday – but this time on the roadside, handing out water bottles to former teammates during Stage 10. The 34-year-old Frenchman, once hailed as the great home hope and a perennial team leader at the Tour, made a surprise appearance in the Massif Central, the region he calls home. Where he once attacked on mountain passes, Bardet was instead offering bidons to Picnic PostNL riders – a quiet, symbolic role-reversal that was not lost on fans or the peloton. Bardet retired last month following the Criterium du Dauphine, ending a career that included two Tour podiums, in 2016 and 2017, and four stage victories on the world's biggest race. While his days of leading GC battles are over, Bardet's brief stint as a water carrier showed he is still very much part of the cycling family. REUTERS
The Star
3 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Cycling-Bardet makes brief Tour appearance as water carrier
FILE PHOTO: Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 21 - Monaco to Nice - Monaco, France - July 21, 2024 Team dsm-firmenich PostNL's Romain Bardet crosses the finish line after stage 21 REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File photo MONT-DORE (Reuters) -A month after hanging up his wheels, former Tour de France podium finisher Romain Bardet found himself back at the race on Monday – but this time on the roadside, handing out water bottles to former teammates during Stage 10. The 34-year-old Frenchman, once hailed as the great home hope and a perennial team leader at the Tour, made a surprise appearance in the Massif Central, the region he calls home. Where he once attacked on mountain passes, Bardet was instead offering bidons to Picnic PostNL riders – a quiet, symbolic role-reversal that was not lost on fans or the peloton. Bardet retired last month following the Criterium du Dauphine, ending a career that included two Tour podiums, in 2016 and 2017, and four stage victories on the world's biggest race. While his days of leading GC battles are over, Bardet's brief stint as a water carrier showed he is still very much part of the cycling family. (Writing by Julien Pretot; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
Metro
6 hours ago
- Business
- Metro
Liverpool open talks to sign Premier League star as Darwin Nunez replacement
Liverpool have opened talks to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as they seek to boost their attacking options, according to reports in France. Arne Slot's side have already launched an impressive summer recruitment drive, with Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz all arriving before pre-season. But the Reds are keen to build further on the side that coasted to the Premier League title last season, and have earmarked a striker as a position to strengthen. Darwin Nunez joined Liverpool for an initial £64m fee from Benfica three years ago, but looks set to leave Anfield this summer after failing to secure a regular role under Slot. Nunez made 47 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring seven goals, but started just eight league games and has been linked with a move to Napoli. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Diogo Jota's tragic passing may also have altered Liverpool transfer plans, given the Portugal international was a versatile option across the front line. Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak have both been linked with moves to Anfield this summer, but, according to Foot Mercato, Liverpool have also turned their attention to Mateta, who scored 14 league goals last season for Palace. The report adds that the representatives from the club have already met with Mateta and his agent in Paris to discuss a potential move. The Frenchman, who is under contract until 2027 at Selhurst Park, was in talks with Palace over a new contract at the start of the summer. Mateta has previously attracted interest from Manchester United, with a fee of around £40-50m believed to be enough to tempt Palace to part ways with their star striker. More Trending Liverpool, meanwhile, have also been credited with interest in Mateta's teammate, Marc Guehi, as they seek to add defensive cover following the departure of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen. Reports suggest that the Reds will table a 'take-it-or-leave-it' offer of £40m for the centre-back who has entered the last 12 months of his Palace contract. Guehi is said to not be pushing for a move this summer, but also has no intentions of signing a new deal to extend his stay at Selhurst Park. Arsenal and Chelsea have also been linked with a move for the England international. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: 'I may get attacked for this' – Viktor Gyokeres sent warning ahead of Arsenal transfer MORE: Troy Deeney rates Chelsea's Premier League title chances after Club World Cup triumph MORE: Enzo Maresca told to replace Chelsea star after Club World Cup final
