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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Rangers' Euro foes Panathinaikos turn down mega £17MILLION bid for star man as Champions League showdown approaches
NO DEAL Rangers' Euro foes Panathinaikos turn down mega £17MILLION bid for star man as Champions League showdown approaches Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PANATHINAIKOS have turned down a £17 million offer from Fiorentina for Greek international striker Fotis Ioannidis because they want him to fire them to Champions League glory against Rangers. Rangers meet the Greek side in the second qualifying round with the first leg in Glasgow and the return at the Olympic Stadium in Athens. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 3 Rangers' European opponents Panathinaikos have rejected a huge bid for Fotis Ioannidis Credit: Sportsfile 3 They want to keep the goalscorer for their UCL tie Credit: Getty 3 Ioannidis in action for Greece against Grant Hanley of Scotland Credit: Jane Barlow / PA Panathinaikos have received plenty of interest from clubs across Europe after Ioannidis netted 15 goals for club and country, including in Greece's last game against Bulgaria. Serie A side Fiorentina were the first club to follow up their interest with a concrete bid for the 25-year-old of £17 million. But reports in Greece have indicated Panathinaikos have informed the Italians they no intention of selling anyone until they play their Champions League ties with Rangers. They have already snapped up three players for the new campaign - ex-Liverpool midfielder Pedro Chirivella, Greek international defender Georgios Kyriakopoulos from Monza and fellow stopper Ahmed Touba, with the Algerian international arriving from Turkish side Basaksehir. And they have made it clear they want their star striker Ioannidis available for the games against Russell Martin's new charges. He's been capped 17 times for his country at full senior level, scoring six goals for them. He's already netted many times in European competition against the likes of Marseille, Fiorentina, RC Lens, Stade Rennes, and Villareal. Ioannidis has also donned the captain's armband for his club regularly in the past season. He featured for most of Greece's 1-0 loss against Scotland in the Nations League play-off, but only made a short cameo in the victorious second leg. Meanwhile, their opponents Rangers are chasing the signature of a 24-year-old from the Italian Serie A. Rangers transfer special including Coady latest, why Turgeman move could be off & why Shankland's a no-brainer FC Zurich want to extend the loan of Swiss winger Samuel Ballet, but Cesc Fabregas' Como would rather cash in on him. Reports say Ibrox officials have been holding talks with their Italian opposite numbers about a deal for Ballet. 'Concrete talks' are said to be underway with the Ibrox club and other interested parties. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Record
2 days ago
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- Daily Record
Rangers rivals reject mega transfer offer as star man kept for Champions League bid
Panathinaikos has told suitors they have no intention of selling anyone until after they face the Light Blues Panathinaikos have turned down a huge £17million offer from Fiorentina for striker Fotis Ioannidis. The Greek giants have booted out the mega offer as they want him to fire the club to Champions League glory against Rangers. The Ibrox men meet the Greek side in the second qualifying round with the first leg in Glasgow before the return showdown between the pair at the Olympic Stadium in Athens. Panathinaikos have received plenty of interest from clubs across Europe after Ioannidis netted 15 goals for club and country, including in Greece's last outing in a clash with Bulgaria. Serie A side Fiorentina were the first club to follow up their interest with a concrete bid for the 25-year-old of £17m. But reports in Greece have indicated Panathinaikos have informed the Italians they no intention of selling anyone until they play their two-legged tie with Rangers. They have already snapped up three players for the new campaign - ex-Liverpool midfielder Pedro Chirivella, defender Georgios Kyriakopoulos from Monza and fellow stopper Ahmed Touba from Turkish side Basaksehir. And they have made it clear they want their star striker Ioannidis available for the games against Russell Martin and Co as both begin their journey to try and dine at Europe's top table in the upcoming campaign. Meanwhile, FC Twente star man Michel Vlap has become the third influential figure at the club to beg their former captain Robin Propper to leave Rangers and return to them. The Light Blues defender has been offered a three-year deal to make the return to the Eredivisie outfit - just 12 months after his move to Ibrox. They are pulling out all the stops to tempt him to return to his old stomping ground after a disappointing first season in Glasgow. Propper has reportedly put the move on hold until he discovers whether new boss Martin sees him as part of his plans at his new-look Rangers. A new regime is underway at Ibrox with the players back on the grass at the Rangers Training Centre while the 49ers Enterprises have also completed their takeover with Max Aarons the first official arrival after Lyall Cameron had already penned a pre-contract. Within the last week, Twente sports director Jan Streuer revealed Propper would be very welcome to return amid reports they had already agreed a £1.5 million fee with Rangers. And the club's manager Joseph Oosting then added that he had spoken with the stopper in a bid to persuade him to re-sign for his former employers. Now midfielder Vlap has added his voice to the campaign to sign Propper. He said: "Robin is a top player and personality, everyone would be happy if he were to come here again," But Streuer admitted they are still waiting for an answer. He said: "We have to wait and see whether Robin wants to go himself. He wanted to go abroad and has only been there for a year. "If he sees a chance to stay, it could also be that his preference lies there. We don't know yet."
The National
2 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Rangers' Champions League rivals reject £17m transfer bid
Rangers meet the Greek side in the second qualifying round with the first leg in Glasgow and the return at the Olympic Stadium in Athens. Panathinaikos have received plenty of interest from clubs across Europe after Ioannidis netted 15 goals for club and country, including in Greece's last game against Bulgaria. Serie A side Fiorentina were the first club to follow up their interest with a concrete bid for the 25-year-old of £17 million. Read more: But reports in Greece have indicated Panathinaikos have informed the Italians they no intention of selling anyone until they play their Champions League ties with Rangers. They have already snapped up three players for the new campaign - ex-Liverpool midfielder Pedro Chirivella, Greek international defender Georgios Kyriakopoulos from Monza and fellow stopper Ahmed Touba, with the Algerian international arriving from Turkish side Basaksehir. And they have made it clear they want their star striker Ioannidis available for the games against Russell Martin's new charges.
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Rangers' Champions League rivals reject £17m transfer bid
Panathinaikos have received plenty of interest from clubs across Europe after Ioannidis netted 15 goals for club and country, including in Greece's last game against Bulgaria. Serie A side Fiorentina were the first club to follow up their interest with a concrete bid for the 25-year-old of £17 million. Read more: But reports in Greece have indicated Panathinaikos have informed the Italians they no intention of selling anyone until they play their Champions League ties with Rangers. They have already snapped up three players for the new campaign - ex-Liverpool midfielder Pedro Chirivella, Greek international defender Georgios Kyriakopoulos from Monza and fellow stopper Ahmed Touba, with the Algerian international arriving from Turkish side Basaksehir. And they have made it clear they want their star striker Ioannidis available for the games against Russell Martin's new charges.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Latest Saints transfer rumours: Spors looking to find value in minor leagues?
Saints technical director Johannes Spors, pictured with Will Still, is leading the club's transfers hunt (Image: Stuart Martin) THE summer transfer window is currently closed until Monday, June 16, due to FIFA rules about how long it can be consecutively open for. As a result, nothing is imminent for Saints by way of new arrivals, but the Championship club continue to be linked with interest in players. Advertisement No rumours have been verified by sources yet, and should be taken with a pinch of salt, but could give an indication of the club's targets. Here are all of the latest Saints transfer rumours in one place... Greek international striker linked again Saints have been named as one of three English clubs who have reportedly made an approach to sign Greek international Fotis Ioannidis. Ioannidis is said to be of interest to Saints, Crystal Palace and Leicester City, and could be available for transfer this summer for around £17million. Ioannidis, 25, has been linked with Saints previously, and the Panathinaikos captain netted 11 goals in 42 appearances for the Greek side last season. Advertisement The six-foot one-inch forward featured as a substitute against England in Athens in November, and scored against Bulgaria this week. Rumours persist surrounding Chilean winger Reports in Chile have claimed Saints have made an offer for Colo Colo attacker Lucas Cepeda, who could be loaned out from St Mary's. River Plate are reportedly also interested in the 22 year old, who has won five caps for Chile and is said to be valued at around £3.7million. Left-footer Cepeda already boasts three goals for his country, and has helped his club side to win the Chilean Championship and Super Cup. Several news publications in South America have linked Saints with Cepeda this week, although Saints sources were unable to verify the claims. Advertisement Saints among sides interested in Swiss league striker Lyon and Monaco academy graduate Willem Geubbels is a 23 year old French striker currently plying his trade at St Gallen, in Switzerland's top tier. Geubbels still has two years on his contract and scored 14 goals in 31 league matches last season, taking his St Gallen total to 27 in 92. French media have claimed that Saints are among the sides interested in the forward, who is said to be valued at £8.5million by his current side. Saints could be in the market for a striker this summer if Paul Onuachu departs, although they have Ross Stewart and Cameron Archer. Advertisement Aston Villa defender linked again amid expected move A link has remerged to Aston Villa right back Kaine Kesler-Hayden, who spent last season on loan at second tier Preston, registering 44 appearances. The Villa youngster is a former England youth international and has played 134 senior games by the age of 22, including three in the Premier League. Birmingham-born Kesler-Hayden has impressed in loan spells at Swindon Town, MK Dons, Huddersfield Town and Plymouth Argyle prior to Preston. Saints will look to sign a right-back amid the impending departure of Kyle Walker-Peters, with Kesler-Hayden expected to depart Villa Park.
