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Scotsman
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Rangers told asking price for talented 22 y/o as 145-goal EPL striker 'weighs up' Ibrox switch
Rangers have been linked to a double transfer deal. 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... Rangers have been told they must cough up a significant fee if they want to land midfield target Metinho this summer after Troyes informed the club of their asking price. The talented 22-year-old is thought to be high on the list of targets for the club's new American owners, with Rangers said to have made an enquiry to the Ligue 2 club made last month following his impressive season on loan to Swiss Super League giants FC Basel. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Moving to Stade de l'Aube on a £4million deal from Fluminense back in 2021, the Congolese-born player made a big impression in Switzerland's top flight, with his strong performances helping FC Basel to win their first league title since 2017. The Swiss champions are keen to keep him at St. Jakob-Park permanently too, and are keeping an eye on developments. Jamie Vardy is a free agent and has been linked with a move to Rangers. | Getty Images His form in Switzerland has now led him to become a 'major' target for Rangers this summer, with the player having just one year left to run on his current deal. However, despite this, the French outfit have slapped a huge £5million asking fee on the young midfielder's head. Troyes, who are part of the City Football Group, are reported to be willing to sanction a deal for the player, but only if their asking price if met. Elsewhere, legendary Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy is be 'weighing up' a move to Ibrox after Rangers emerged as potential suitors for the veteran forward, who has scored 145 goals during his time in the English Premier League. The 38-year-old striker is a free agent after leaving the Foxes at the end of his contract, and has plenty of interest in his services, despite his advancing years with clubs in the MLS and the Saudi Pro League hopeful of landing the iconic Englishman. However, a report from the Daily Mirror claim that Vardy is tempted by a move to Ibrox this summer due to the club's potential participation in next season's UEFA Champions League. The experienced former England international last played in the competition for Leicester during the 2016/17 season, and sees Rangers as a potential route back to the competition should the club navigate their qualifying campaign. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Basel rival Rangers for Ancelotti & Metinho
Heavily linked with Rangers, former Real Madrid assistant Davide Ancelotti is a "hot contender" to take over at Swiss champions Basel. (Blick, external - in German)Rangers face a battle to land Brazilian midfielder Metinho as Basel say they want to keep the 22-year-old permanently after his loan from Troyes. (Scottish Sun), externalTroyes would want £5m to part with Rangers midfield target Metinho. (Daily Record), externalEverton are just one of six Premier League clubs keen on Rangers midfielder Mohamed Diomande, but the Ibrox club are in no rush to sell the 23-year-old and would demand a substantial fee. (TeamTalk), externalJamie Vardy is weighing up a move to Rangers as the 38-year-old striker's contract runs out with relegated Leicester City. (Daily Mail, print edition)Former Rangers chairman Dave King has revealed the Ibrox club almost had Saudi owners before the US consortium's takeover. (Sky Sports), external
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Swiss champions rival Rangers for Ancelotti
Swiss champions reportedly rival Rangers for a managerial candidate and a player, as Celtic make move for teenage full-back... Heavily linked with Rangers, former Real Madrid assistant Davide Ancelotti is a "hot contender" to take over at Swiss champions Basel. (Blick, external - in German)Rangers face a battle to land Brazilian midfielder Metinho as Basel say they want to keep the 22-year-old permanently after his loan from Troyes. (Scottish Sun), externalTroyes would want £5m to part with Rangers midfield target Metinho. (Daily Record), externalEverton are just one of six Premier League clubs keen on Rangers midfielder Mohamed Diomande, but the Ibrox club are in no rush to sell the 23-year-old and would demand a substantial fee. (TeamTalk), externalJamie Vardy is weighing up a move to Rangers as the 38-year-old striker's contract runs out with relegated Leicester City. (Daily Mail, print edition)Former Rangers chairman Dave King has revealed the Ibrox club almost had Saudi owners before the US consortium's takeover. (Sky Sports)Celtic have tabled an offer for Peterborough United left-back Harley Mills, joining Fulham in pursuit of the 19-year-old. (Football League World), externalTelstar forward Youssef El Kachati, a reported target for Celtic, has confirmed he will be leaving the Dutch side and revealed several clubs are in for him. (The Herald , external- subscription required)Melbourne City are in talks with Celtic about extending the loan arrangement for Australia winger Marco Tilio for another year. (Scottish Sun), externalHibernian have made an offer for Hull City midfielder Xavier Simons, with the 22-year-old former Chelsea youth having a year to run on his Tigers' deal. (Daily Record), externalOut-of-contract Rocky Bushiri will make a decision on his future when he returns from international duty with DR Congo, with Hibernian having made a significant offer of a new contract but the 25-year-old also having offers from Championship and European mainland clubs. (Daily Record), externalHearts are keeping close tabs on Falkirk midfielder Brad Spencer, with the 29-year-old entering the last year of his contract with the newly-promoted Scottish Premiership club. (Daily Record), externalMoldova international Iurie Iovu, who has been on loan at Deportivo Alaves B team from Croatian club Istra, is on a list of central defensive targets for Dundee United. (Daily Record), externalDundee United manager Jim Goodwin wants to bring Luca Stephenson back Tannadice after the 21-year-old midfielder's loan spell and also tap further into the Liverpool development ranks. (Daily Record), externalBolton Wanderers have made a move to try and land Sam Dalby, with the striker also wanted by League One rivals Blackpool and Wigan Athletic after the 29-year-old turned down a new contract with Wrexham and was offered a permanent deal following his loan to Dundee United. (Daily Record), externalLivingston have triggered a year-long contract extension for 29-year-old goalkeeper Jerome Prior. (Daily Record), externalEverton want to sign 19-year-old Scotland winger Ben Doak from their city rivals Liverpool. (Sky Sports), externalPromoted Birmingham City have given the green light to Marc Leonard being loaned out next season, with the 23-year-old Scottish midfielder wanted by multiple Championship clubs. (Football Insider), externalSwansea City could replace one Scottish midfielder with another as they bid for Lincoln City's Ethan Erhahon and consider a Plymouth Argyle offer for Jay Fulton. (Football League World), externalColchester United have stepped up their interest in defender George Stanger, with the 24-year-old a free agent after leaving Ayr United and having several options on both sides of the border. (Daily Record), externalFormer Motherwell player Riku Danzaki is at the centre of a betting scandal in the Australian A-League. (Daily Record), external
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
How much Rangers will have to pay to land top transfer target Metinho revealed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Rangers will have to stump up £5million if they are to land Metinho this summer. The 22-year-old star is on the Ibrox club's transfer shortlist and Gers made an enquiry to his club, Troyes, as recently as last month. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 1 Metinho playing for Basel Credit: Alamy The French Ligue 2 outfit - who are part of the City Football Group - are willing to cash-in on the player this year before his contract expires next year as they look to avoid losing him on a free. But it is understood Troyes are looking for close to £5m for their player who was signed in 2021 for £4m from Brazilian side Fluminese. Rangers' new owners are willing to fund a summer of transfers to challenge rivals Celtic and Metinho is believed to be a major target who has been the subject of an approach from Glasgow to learn of his availability. And DR Congo-born Metinho was identified before new recruitment chiefs Kevin Thelwell and Dan Purdy officially began their roles this week. The midfielder spent last season on loan with FC Basel where he made 28 appearances. He has also had stints with Lommel and Sparta Rotterdam previously. We understand clubs in the English Championship and MLS have also made contact with Troyes over Metinho while Basel are keen to make his switch permanent. Despite no manager officially in the post at Ibrox as of yet, the club still hope to add strength to their ranks. It comes amid interest from Everton in Mohamed Diomande as the Toffees look to keep a closer eye on their spending this coming campaign. We told you earlier how the Light Blues face a fight to sign the talented midfielder this summer. Rangers are just one of the clubs who have expressed an interest in the player. It's understood Basel want to sign him permanently and clubs from the English Championship have also been keeping tabs on him. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Rangers told price it will take to land Metinho as Troyes seek £5million transfer fee to do business
The Ibrox club have the 22-year-old on their shortlist of targets as the 49ers get set to fund summer activity Rangers have been told what it will take to land Metinho this summer. The 22-year-old star is on the Ibrox club's transfer shortlist and Gers made an enquiry to his club, Troyes, as recently as last month. The French Ligue 2 outfit - who are part of the City Football Group - are willing to cash-in on the player this year before his contract expires next year as they look to avoid losing him on a free. But it is understood Troyes are looking for close to £5million for their player who was signed in 2021 for £4m from Brazilian side Fluminese. Rangers' new owners are willing to fund a summer of transfers to challenge rivals Celtic and Metinho is believed to be a major target. And DR Congo-born Metinho was identified before new recruitment chiefs Kevin Thelwell and Dan Purdy officially began their roles this week. The midfielder spent last season on loan with FC Basel where he made 28 appearances. He has also had stints with Lommel and Sparta Rotterdam previously. It's understood clubs in the English Championship and MLS have also made contact with Troyes over Metinho while Basel are keen to make his switch permanent. Despite no manager officially in the post at Ibrox as of yet, the club still hope to add strength to their ranks. It comes amid interest from Everton in Mohamed Diomande as the Toffees look to keep a closer eye on their spending this coming campaign. 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.
