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Scottish Sun
29-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Scotland star set to link up with World Cup and Champions League winner as new team-mate
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LAST season he linked up with an old friend and Scotland team-mate for a short period at his club over in the MLS. Ryan Gauld welcomed his close pal Stuart Armstrong to Vancouver Whitecaps when his fellow Scot and ex-Dundee United colleague jetted over to Canada on a free transfer. 2 Ryan Gauld is set to have another big name as one of his team-mates Credit: Kenny Ramsay 2 Stuart Armstrong joined him in the MLS last season Credit: Getty But in the coming days an even bigger name is expected to link up with the Scotland international across the pond. According to reports in North America, Gauld is going to be joined by one of the biggest names in world football in Vancouver. Soon he'll be able to say he shares the pitch with a World Cup AND Champions League winner. And it's a surprise move for the veteran 35-year-old as he's only ever played for one club throughout his entire career. That's where he lifted as many as THIRTEEN league titles and TWO Champions Leagues and Club World Cups. He even became a world champion with his country 11 years ago back in 2014. Have you guessed who it is? Gauld is set to link up with Bayern Munich and Germany legend Thomas Muller. The legendary playmaker has won every trophy available to him in his homeland and is Bayern Munich's all-time record appearance holder with 756 games under his belt. But his incredible journey in Munich came to an end this summer as he's said goodbye to his boyhood club after 25 years. Thomas Muller has Bayern Munich fans howling with risque funeral joke in retirement speech on pitch His contract expired at the end of last season and he wasn't offered a new deal to extend his stay. He's not ready to hang up his boots just yet, though, as he's keen to continue with a fresh start in the MLS. And according to MLS insiders Ben Jacobs and Tom Bogert, Vancouver are now "finalising" a deal to bring the icon to Canada. The club have reportedly agreed in principal to acquire the "discovery rights" for Muller from FC Cincinnati as they had first refusal on the player. Cincinnati made an offer to sign him earlier this summer but could only offer him a deal worth around £1.5million per year as they had already filled their designated player spots. Muller didn't entertain that offer and Vancouver have since stepped in to win the race. Cincinnati will be owed around £300,000 from Vancouver should the deal go through. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
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Scotsman
29-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
10-cap Scotland star to land new superstar teammate as World Cup winner 'nears' lucrative move
The Germany legend is 'nearing a total agreement' with the MLS club. 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... Scotland international midfielder Ryan Gauld looks set to welcome a new superstar teammate to Vancouver Whitecaps this summer with the MLS outfit 'nearing an agreement' with Bayern Munich icon Thomas Muller. The World Cup winning forward is out of contract after ending a glittering 17-year spell with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich last month, leaving the Allianz Arena having won 13 league titles, and two Champions League titles alongside a host of other honours. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Muller, who also won the World Cup with Germany in 2014 and was named the tournament's Golden Boot winner in 2010, has been linked with moves to Fiorentina, FC Dallas and Galatasaray this summer, but it looks like the Canadian outfit have won the race for his signature. Thomas Muller enters Celtic Park during last season's Champions League last 16 play off tie between Celtic and Bayern Munich. | SNS Group The 35-year-old will link up with 10-cap Scotland international Gauld at the Canadian club if the move is rubber stamped, with the ex-Dundee United academy product, once dubbed 'the Scottish Lionel Messi', a regular in the Whitecaps midfield since his move to BC Place in 2021. According to GiveMeSport journalist Ben Jacobs, the Bavaria-born star's move to the MLS is 'not 100% done', but is nearing completion, with 'only the final details' remaining on a deal that would see him sign for the 'Caps this summer. Over the weekend, it was revealed that the former Germany international had rejected a move to LAFC, and has began discussions with the Canadian club, who are now in the process of negotiating a way to acquire the 'pre-emptive rights' to Muller from FC Cincinnati. As per common practice in the MLS, each club can claim up to seven players per season through 'right of discovery', which means only the team with the resulting transfer rights is then allowed to negotiate with the player. In regards to Muller, it was FC Cincinnati who held the rights to him, meaning if other MLS clubs want to sign him, they must purchase the rights from whoever has them. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It is believed that Cincinnati are asking for a fee of around $400,000, which is a similar fee to what Charlotte FC received for ex-Borussia Dortmund winger's Marco Reus's rights when he transferred to LA Galaxy last summer. Should the deal be completed, he would become a TAM (Targeted Allocation Money) signing for 2025, and a DP (Designated Player) signing for 2026. Scotland international Ryan Gauld is set to link up with ex-Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller in the MLS this season. | SNS Group
The National
13-07-2025
- Sport
- The National
Stuart Armstrong could make surprise return to former club
The former Celtic midfielder left the English Championship side as his contract expired at the end of the season, after joining on a short-term deal in January. That came after a sting playing in MLS with Vancouver Whitecaps, alongside Ryan Gauld. Wrexham have shown an interest in signing the 33-year-old but have yet to officially make their move. Read more: But the Scottish Sun is now reporting Sheffield Wednesday could attempt to keep him after all. They are currently under a transfer embargo as punishment for not paying players' wages on time and can only sign free agents. That has put Armstrong on their radar again as they consider trying to lure him back. Wednesday look set to sell Djeidi Gassama to Rangers while Josh Windass is also apparently interesting the Ibrox club again.
The Herald Scotland
13-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Stuart Armstrong could make surprise return to former club
That came after a sting playing in MLS with Vancouver Whitecaps, alongside Ryan Gauld. Wrexham have shown an interest in signing the 33-year-old but have yet to officially make their move. Read more: But the Scottish Sun is now reporting Sheffield Wednesday could attempt to keep him after all. They are currently under a transfer embargo as punishment for not paying players' wages on time and can only sign free agents. That has put Armstrong on their radar again as they consider trying to lure him back. Wednesday look set to sell Djeidi Gassama to Rangers while Josh Windass is also apparently interesting the Ibrox club again.
The Province
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The Province
Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld doesn't want to rush return from injury
Caps captain won't make return to the pitch until he's fully ready Published Jul 12, 2025 • Last updated 13 minutes ago • 4 minute read Whitecaps' Ryan Gauld leaves the game after an injury during a match against CF Montreal in Vancouver on March 8. Photo by ETHAN CAIRNS / THE CANADIAN PRESS Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Being back on the pitch doing some light training is a step forward for Ryan Gauld, but the Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder isn't rushing his return to playing. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. 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Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The 29-year-old from Aberdeen, Scotland, has been sidelined since March 8 with a knee capsule sprain. He was greeted with cheers from some of his teammates when he stepped on the field for a practice this week. 'It's nice to have the boots back on, be outside,' said Gauld. 'I still got a long ways to go, but it's a step forward.' Gauld was hurt in a March 8 game against CF Montreal. His recovery has been slower than expected and he doesn't want to hurry his return. 'I've got in my head how I hope things go, what it looks like, but there's no point getting too stressed on it,' said the Whitecaps captain who had a career-high 17 goals and led the team with 16 assists in 37 starts and 41 appearances across all competitions last season. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I've got a timeline in my head but I don't want to get ahead of myself. I've got to make sure I come back at 100 per cent and don't suffer any more setbacks.' Two players who will be in the lineup Saturday when the Whitecaps visit the Colorado Rapids in a Major League Soccer match are midfielder Sebastain Berhalter and forward Brian White. The two MLS all-stars had been playing with the United States at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. 'It's great just seeing the guys again and being back in this environment,' said Berhalter. 'I realized how much I love playing with these guys.' The Whitecaps (11-4-5) and Rapids (7-10-5) are both looking to shake themselves out of a losing skid. The Whitecaps head into the weekend second in the MLS Western Conference with 38 points but are 2-3-1 in their last five league games. Vancouver needed a goal in the 90th minute Wednesday night to beat Winnipeg-based Canadian Premier League side Valour 2-1 to win their Telus Canadian Championship quarterfinal. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Colorado sits 10th in the West, tied with two other teams with 26 points. The Rapids are 1-5-1 in the last seven games and have been held scoreless four times in that stretch. Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen said playing at altitude and expected heat will be a challenge for his team. 'The conditions will be a little different than we are used to,' he said. 'Colorado is a good team, they have some good players that can change the game on their own. 'We have to be ready for whatever faces us.' The Whitecaps play their next three games on the road. After Saturday they travel to Houston on Wednesday, then San Diego July 19. 'It's a tough stretch of away games against good teams,' said White. 'Everyone is going to be locked in, switched on. Hopefully you can come away with as many points as possible.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Sorensen said having Berhalter and White back in the lineup will make a difference for team chemistry. 'It's been a little bit frustrating because we haven't had them the entire time,' he said. As for when Gauld might return, Sorensen urged patience. 'It's not important for me when he's back, it's important for me how he's back,' he said. 'It's very important he has gained the strength he needs to play. It very important that he comes back strong.' White said it was good to see his friend practising. 'It's been difficult not being able to have him out here,' said White, who leads the Whitecaps with 15 goals in all competitions. 'You miss a player like Ryan, his quality, the leadership, what he can bring to the team.' VANCOUVER WHITECAPS (11-4-5) at COLORADO RAPIDS (7-10-5) Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Saturday, 6:30 p.m. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. SHARING THE LOAD: With the winning goal in Wednesday's Canadian Championship game against Valour, Bjorn Inge Utvik became the 19th Whitecap to score across all competitions this season. LENDING A HAND: Defender Ranko Veselinovic became the 17th Whitecap to earn an assist this season on Wednesday. OFF THE PITCH: Forward Jayden Nelson will miss the game after receiving a second yellow card in stoppage time for kicking the ball into the stands in frustration during Vancouver's 3-0 loss to the L.A. Galaxy July 4. SICK BAY: Midfielder Ali Ahmed (sprained ankle) expected return to play in six to eight weeks. Midfielder Andres Cubas (sprained ankle) expected to return in one to two weeks. Defender Giuseppe Bovalina (illness) day-to-day LAST MEETING: The Whitecaps defeated the Rapids 2-0 at B.C. Place Stadium April 5. GOALS AGAINST: The 22 goals Vancouver has allowed in MLS play is tied for second least in the league and best in the Western Conference. Philadelphia has allowed 21 goals while New York City has also given up 22. NEED A STOP: The Whitecaps have been outscored 10-4 over their last three MLS losses. Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks Business Local News
