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Scottish Sun
35 minutes ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Rangers could end up missing out on Conor Coady after new Leicester manager makes telling admission
RANGERS have been hoping to bring Conor Coady to Ibrox all summer. And with time ticking down towards the Light Blues' huge Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos, it seems they may wait to wait even longer for a solution - if indeed one will come at all. Advertisement 2 Conor Coady in Leicester City's pre-season training Credit: Getty Coady, 32, looked to be on the way to Ibrox earlier in the transfer window when new Gers boss Russell Martin made the Leicester City centre-back a top target to strengthen his defence. But so far nothing has materialised, with the Foxes changing managers slowing things down. And last week we saw Coady jet out with the rest of the Leicester squad to Austria as part of their pre-season training, further suggesting he might want to see what his future holds at the club before finalising a move elsewhere. Then after Leicester won 1-0 against Zalaegerzegi of Hungary on Saturday, boss Marti Cifuentes highlighted Coady as a player who impressed him. Advertisement The new manager name dropped the former England international in his post match interview, saying he liked what he saw from him. Cifuentes started by praising some of the young players who had stepped up in the friendly, then pinpointed Coady and fellow defensive veteran Jannik Vestergaard. Cifuentes said: 'There are a lot of positive things we can bring with us. There are a lot of things to improve, which is normal at this stage. 'I like the intention, the attitude, and the application of the team. I like that we wanted to be from day one, a team that is dominant and wants to use possession to attack. The timing of the movement and the rotations, everything will come. Advertisement 'I like, as well, to see the young boys. I'm very happy with what I see from Jeremy [Monga], from Louis [Page], from [JAke] Evans, from all the young guys. 'And, as well, the application of the experienced players. I liked what I saw from Conor, from Jannik [Vestergaard]. It's an interesting mix.' Rangers boss Russell Martin opens up on transfer plans as he delivers updates on Dessers and Igamane Elsewhere, Danilo scored once again for Rangers this pre-season in a friendly win over Hamilton. Martin's side won the match, played behind closed doors, 2-0. Advertisement The Brazilian, who also scored against Barnsley last week, grabbed both goals in the game. It's understood that the following team played the first half against Accies: Jack Butland, James Tavernier, Nasser Djiga, John Souttar, Max Aarons, Mohamed Diomande, Kieran Dowell, Joe Rothwell, Nico Raskin, Findlay Curtis, Danilo. At half-time, with Gers 2-0 up, Martin made nine changes and lined up with: Butland, Tavernier, Manny Fernandez, Declan Rice, Jefte, Djeidi Gassama, Conor Barron, Hamza Igamane, Cyriel Dessers, Nedim Barjami, Oscar Cortes. 2 Advertisement Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The National
an hour ago
- Sport
- The National
Leicester boss makes claim about Rangers-linked Conor Coady
The central defender captained his side from the start as Jordan Ayew's second-half strike proved crucial. Coady has been linked with a move to Ibrox this summer. Read more: Speaking after his team's 1-0 win, Cifuentes commented on the Englishman's display. He said [RecordSport]: "There are a lot of positive things we can bring with us. There are a lot of things to improve, which is normal at this stage. "I like the intention, the attitude, and the application of the team. I like that we wanted to be from day one, a team that is dominant and wants to use possession to attack. The timing of the movement and the rotations, everything will come. "I like, as well, to see the young boys. I'm very happy with what I see from Jeremy, from Louis, from Evans, from all the young guys. "And, as well, the application of the experienced players. I liked what I saw from Conor, from Jannik. It's an interesting mix." Coady is under contract at the King Power Stadium until 2026, meaning a transfer fee would have to be negotiated for Rangers to land his services this summer.
Daily Record
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Conor Coady to Rangers transfer hits further roadblock as another 'collapsed' deal puts Frank Lampard on notice
The veteran defender is on the Ibrox side's radar and impressed his new boss as captain in a pre-season win New Leicester boss Marti Cifuentes says he "liked what he saw" from Conor Coady in their 1-0 win over Zalaegerzegi on Saturday – a potential hint a move to Rangers could be delayed even further. The defender has been a target at Ibrox all summer and we understand both Rangers and Coady are keen to make it happen in time for Thursday's clash with Panathinaikos. Russell Martin has already named his squad for that Champions League qualifying first leg but there is wiggle room to register two new players 24 hours ahead of it if any new signings are in the door by then. But it looks as if new Foxes boss Cifuentes may be taking his time to have a look at Coady. And that's not exactly what Martin will want to hear. Cifuentes said after the friendly: 'There are a lot of positive things we can bring with us. There are a lot of things to improve, which is normal at this stage. 'I like the intention, the attitude, and the application of the team. I like that we wanted to be from day one, a team that is dominant and wants to use possession to attack. The timing of the movement and the rotations, everything will come. 'I like, as well, to see the young boys. I'm very happy with what I see from Jeremy, from Louis, from Evans, from all the young guys. 'And, as well, the application of the experienced players. I liked what I saw from Conor, from Jannik. It's an interesting mix.' Elsewhere the Jamie Vardy ship may have come and gone but he is taking his time over his next move – and a report hints that could open the door to Rangers should they decide to revisit their interest. The Premier League legend is a free agent this summer and the Ibrox side certainly haven't shut down chatter they could be in for the 38-year-old on a short-term deal. Even despite Leicester's noted struggles last term, Vardy hit double figures in the English top flight and he might fancy one last stab at European football before he hangs up his boots. The Mail on Sunday report that he has been 'uncharacteristically slow' to decide on his future and indicate he is considering a few options over his future. Whether one of them is Ibrox is unclear but they do note Rangers are a "massive global name" – the likes of which Vardy has never notched on his CV so far. And it's added that prestige could well lead to Vardy choosing them over the likes of Championship new boys Wrexham, who are chasing an unprecedented fourth straight promotion. Elsewhere Carl Rushworth likely won't be joining Rangers after Brighton decided against loaning the keeper to Ibrox – and Coventry could be set to take advantage. The keeper, who was Russell Martin's No.1 at Swansea, was Brighton's second choice for much of last season but is still yet to make his senior debut for the Seagulls. Reports earlier this summer indicated Rangers were keen on bringing him in to compete with Jack Butland and Liam Kelly. But more recently it's been claimed that deal is off with Rangers instead looking at Sheffield Wednesday's Pierce Charles. Frank Lampard's Coventry may be the side to pounce on Rushworth though and former Aston Villa defender Lee Hendrie told Football League World: "You look at any player or any goalkeeper really that's played or been around the top level, then I think it's a big coup for any football club to bring in someone whose Premier League bound, and particularly being linked with Rangers, which looks like it's collapsed. 'I think Frank (Lampard) will be looking at that and knowing it's a really good signing. "I think that's an area they haven't really struggled with goalkeeper-wise, but having someone of his calibre would be a really good addition to Coventry City.' 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.
Daily Record
5 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Russell Martin faces Rangers task I can't ever recall and depth charge could destroy the lot
The new Ibrox boss faces a huge task early in - the like our man has never seen before with a Govan gaffer The way things are going with incoming transfers at Ibrox, Rangers will need to qualify for the Champions League to cover the cost of a wage bill that's spiralling in an upwards direction. The payroll was unwieldy before 49ers Enterprises arrived to take over the club and it has now been increased significantly with the addition of multiple players to the squad. Just one more thing to concentrate Russell Martin 's mind as he contemplates the arrival of Panathinaikos on Tuesday night for the first leg of their qualifying tie. Beware Greeks bearing gifts you don't want. Like elimination. It's turbo charge or depth charge for the new head coach. The first one increases his team's power output in the event of an aggregate victory and instantly enhances Martin's reputation, even in the minds of the terminally sceptical. The second one detonates and destroys all of Russell's early work and requires the mounting of a salvage operation minus the riches from Europe's biggest club competition to pay for it. How about that lot for day one on the job? There is nothing about Martin's professional or private life to suggest vulnerability in the face of adversity. He confronted, and survived, the domestic difficulties of his childhood with a show of formidable fortitude. And he subsequently carved out a career in the game that was inspirational considering all that he had to overcome in order to make it at club and international level. All of which qualifies Martin as a fascinating case study . Now, though, comes the first practical examination of his suitability for what lies ahead at Rangers. The scale of what he is taking on in 48 hours' time is arguably an unfair burden to bear for the new head coach. I can't recall anyone in Russell's position at Ibrox – and I can go back to dealing with Willie Waddell in 1970 – ever having had to negotiate an occasion of this magnitude before he had even handled a domestic league match. A European tie with a multi-million pound side stake and one that threatens to carry with it profound ramifications in the event of failing to win over two legs. Martin has constructed a team in his own image in a remarkably short space of time. Now his judgment of a player comes under scrutiny. He also formulated a pre-season fixture schedule that has already brought criticism from fans who feel the team is undercooked for a match of Tuesday night's importance. That formula will be used in evidence against him if anything goes wrong at Ibrox in midweek. There was the suggestion of an authoritarian streak when Martin revealed an unspecified breach of rules at Rangers ' training facility at St George's Park last week. A misstep that made him run his players into submission, even though it was the day before a friendly match. Asserting your authority has to come with delivering positive results that justify the methodology. 'Respect, clarity and honesty, always,' he said afterwards. One man being his own man is the way it has to be when the buck stops with you, I suppose. And the buck has certainly been passed to Martin with knobs on.
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
This Rangers side can't possibly be ready for Europe, writes GARY KEOWN... and Russell Martin is in big danger of his own Artmedia moment
For years, that iconic badge has been emblazoned proudly on the wall of the main stand at Ibrox. A golden lion on a royal blue background with the word 'Ready' underneath — in big, bold capital letters. If one club looks the absolute opposite of its motto right now, though, it's Rangers. We all know the summer takeover by chairman Andrew Cavenagh and his US consortium ate up a lot of time and energy. We know their plan is one based on long-term investment rather than short-term splurges.
