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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Nobel Mendy Rangers transfer 'confirmed' by Real Betis chief as major hint dropped on fellow Ibrox 'target'
Gers' summer spree of spending is set to continue with the capture of the left-sided defender Real Betis have confirmed that defender Nobel Mendy is close to leaving the club - with Rangers in pole position to land the youngster. The left-sided defender has also been linked to fellow La Liga side Rayo Vallecano but reports in Spain claim that the Senegalese player has his heart set on joining Rangers. And Betis director Manu Fajardo has confirmed that they have received two offers from 'major' clubs and that a deal to sell Mendy could be finalised in a matter of hours. Speaking at a press conference, he said: "As of today, we have two formal offers from two major clubs. "The player's willingness will be important. We hope to finalise the deal in the next few hours." Meanwhile, FC Volendam's transfer chief says that Rangers-linked Xavier Mbuyamba has expressed a desire to move on before the end of the window. The Dutch centre back - who was once tipped as the next Virgil van Dijk - is into the final year of his contract with the Eredivisie club. Mbuyamba was touted as a potential target for Old Firm rivals Celtic in 2023 but is now said to be on Martin and sporting director Kevin Thelwell's radar across the city in Glasgow. And Volendam have prepared for the player's exit by bringing in Ajax defender Nick Verschuren on loan. Technical director Patrick Busby said: "Nick has been on our wish list for a long time to strengthen our defensive centre. "We're therefore pleased to have been able to loan him from Ajax for this season. Mbuyamba still wants to leave, and we are strongly considering his departure. With Verschuren, we anticipated filling that position." You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers page 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. Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
Daily Record
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Jordan Henderson 'no longer suited' to Premier League as Rangers on transfer alert over ex Liverpool ace
The 35-year-old reportedly has a clause in his contract that will allow him to leave Ajax for free this summer Rangers-linked Jordan Henderson has been told that he is no longer 'suited' to the Premier League. Former Liverpool captain Henderson joined Ajax in January 2024 following a ill-fated six month stint with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettiifaq under his former Anfield teammate Steven Gerrard. However, the Amsterdam giants have fallen on harder times and missed out on the title for a second successive season last month when a sensational collapse in the penultimate match of the campaign handed the championship to rivals PSV Eindhoven. On Tuesday, reports emerged claiming that the 35-year-old has a clause in his contract at the Johan Cruyff Arena that will allow him to leave on a free transfer. The Premier League and Champions League winner has been linked with a move to top tier side Nottingham Forest while talk over a return to boyhood club Sunderland - who are back in the Premier League next season for the first time in nine years - has never gone away. Prior to Russell Martin's appointment at Ibrox, Henderson had been touted for a coaching role alongside old Liverpool pal Gerrard in Govan. And now both Forest been warned against signing the ageing star by talkSPORT presenter and Ipswich Town legend Alan Brazil. The former Scotland forward does however see a move back to Wearside as a more viable option for the England international. He said: "I don't want to have a go at Jordan. "Because Jordan, when he first went [to Liverpool], I think Kenny [Dalglish] bought him, when he first went to Anfield, people weren't that sure, and then he proved them wrong. "But he's 35 now, I think Forest... no. Not for me. He's had a brilliant career, not now. That'd be ideal for him, Sunderland. Play [for] Sunderland in the Premier League and enjoy it. "I'm not saying it's his last season, because he loves his football, but he'll probably go into coaching, won't he Sunderland's the perfect move for him." Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
The Herald Scotland
30-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Rangers takeover complete as 49ers Enterprises seal deal
A statement confirmed the consortium was looking for a controlling stake while sources close to the deal told how it would likely be complete by June. A major player in the deal has been Paraag Marathe, president of 49ers Enterprises and chairman of Leeds United, the newly promoted English Premier League side also part of the 49ers group. American health tycoon Andrew Cavenagh is part of the consortium and has been at Ibrox more than once in the intervening period. Read more: Rangers announce 13 academy departures including trio with first-team exposure Ajax star on how Rangers-linked Francesco Farioli compares to Arne Slot The deal has now been completed with an announcement made today as Rangers enter into a new era. Andrew Cavenagh told the Gers website: "We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in us by the Rangers Board, shareholders, staff, and supporters. This club's history and traditions speak for themselves, but history doesn't win matches. "We know that the true way to honour the club's heritage will be to drive performance. Our focus is simple: elevate performance, deliver results, and bring Rangers back to where it belongs - at the top." Rangers CEO Patrick Stewart said: 'From my earliest conversations with Paraag and Andrew, I have been excited and confident in the shared vision and what it could mean for the future of Rangers. "Our focus now is on the hard work ahead, preparing thoroughly for the new season, appointing the right men's head coach, and ensuring we have the structures in place to support success on the pitch.'
The National
30-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Rangers confirm 13 academy exits including Devine & McKinnon
Leading the exodus are a trio who have had first team exposure - Adam Devine, Cole McKinnon and Archie Stevens. All three had been out on loan at Queen's Park, Ayr United and Dunfermline respectively. The other youngsters moving on are Lewis Budinauckas, Jay Hogarth, Jacob Pazikas, Jack Harkness, Kristian Webster, Leyton Grant, Kerr Robertson, Darren McInally, Grant Leitch and Harry Weir. Read more: Ajax star on how Rangers-linked Francesco Farioli compares to Arne Slot Cyriel Dessers on Rangers transfer exit speculation and Barry Ferguson Devine had a run of top team appearances, and impressed to a degree, during the 2022-23 season and then headed out to Motherwell on loan last year, picking up further Premiership experience. But it was down to the second tier last season and the full-back hasn't done enough to stay on at Ibrox. McKinnon is another who has a decent amount of first-team experiences and was even trusted by Philippe Clement against Benfica in the Europa League last season. But they will now be on the hunt for a new club along with the other 11 confirmed as leaving this morning. A statement from the club reads: "Academy can today confirm the departure of a number of players who will now continue their footballing journey elsewhere. "Lewis Budinauckas, Jay Hogarth, Jacob Pazikas, Jack Harkness, Kristian Webster, Leyton Grant, Kerr Robertson, Darren McInally, Grant Leitch and Harry Weir are all moving on. "Adam Devine, Cole McKinnon and Archie Stevens, all of whom featured for the first-team at various points in their Rangers careers, will also depart the club upon the expiration of their contracts, and we thank each for their contributions over the years. "We wish all the departing players the very best in their future endeavours and they will always be welcome back at Rangers."
The Herald Scotland
30-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Rangers confirm 13 academy exits including Devine & McKinnon
The other youngsters moving on are Lewis Budinauckas, Jay Hogarth, Jacob Pazikas, Jack Harkness, Kristian Webster, Leyton Grant, Kerr Robertson, Darren McInally, Grant Leitch and Harry Weir. Read more: Ajax star on how Rangers-linked Francesco Farioli compares to Arne Slot Cyriel Dessers on Rangers transfer exit speculation and Barry Ferguson Devine had a run of top team appearances, and impressed to a degree, during the 2022-23 season and then headed out to Motherwell on loan last year, picking up further Premiership experience. But it was down to the second tier last season and the full-back hasn't done enough to stay on at Ibrox. McKinnon is another who has a decent amount of first-team experiences and was even trusted by Philippe Clement against Benfica in the Europa League last season. But they will now be on the hunt for a new club along with the other 11 confirmed as leaving this morning. A statement from the club reads: "Academy can today confirm the departure of a number of players who will now continue their footballing journey elsewhere. "Lewis Budinauckas, Jay Hogarth, Jacob Pazikas, Jack Harkness, Kristian Webster, Leyton Grant, Kerr Robertson, Darren McInally, Grant Leitch and Harry Weir are all moving on. "Adam Devine, Cole McKinnon and Archie Stevens, all of whom featured for the first-team at various points in their Rangers careers, will also depart the club upon the expiration of their contracts, and we thank each for their contributions over the years. "We wish all the departing players the very best in their future endeavours and they will always be welcome back at Rangers."
