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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
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Great Rock Capital Closes $1.1 Billion Leverage Facility with Capital One N.A.
New Capital to Fuel Future Growth WESTPORT, Conn., July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Rock Capital, an asset-focused commercial finance company specializing in middle market lending, today announced the closing of a senior secured leverage facility agented by Capital One, National Association ("Capital One") that provides over $1.1 billion of capital. This new capital injection will provide Great Rock with financial flexibility to execute on their strategic expansion initiatives. "Great Rock has experienced monumental growth in recent years, and this new capital facility will be a key driver as we achieve new business milestones," said Stuart Armstrong, CEO of Great Rock Capital. "We appreciate the partnership with Capital One and the 17 other bank partners in our facility and look forward to working with them as we continue to support the liquidity needs of middle market companies across North America." "As Great Rock continues its profitable growth trajectory, this incremental capital strengthens our future financial flexibility and ability to support the liquidity needs of our customers," said Brett Goodwin, CFO of Great Rock Capital. "We are excited to work with the new bank group as we build on our firm's strong foundation and utilize this capital to further scale the Great Rock platform." "We are pleased to support Great Rock's continued growth with this new facility," said Dan Tsacoumangos, Managing Director, Capital One Financial Institutions Group. "Their commitment to providing vital liquidity to middle market companies aligns perfectly with our own goals, and we look forward to a successful partnership." About Great Rock Capital Great Rock Capital is an asset-focused commercial finance company that specializes in serving the needs of middle market companies across the United States and Canada. The Company provides fast, flexible, and creative financing solutions that maximize liquidity and provide growth capital. The senior secured credit facilities offered by the firm range in size from $15MM to $150MM and include working capital, term-heavy, and term-only loan structures not provided by traditional commercial lenders. The firm has significant capital commitments from its partners: a private equity business, a large institutional investor, and corporate note holders. To learn more, visit Great Rock Capital Contact:Jenn CroninManaging Director, Marketing and Business Development(203) 557- 6277cronin@ View original content: SOURCE Great Rock Capital Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Scottish Sun
19-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Inside ex-Celtic and Scotland star's £3m property empire as free agent spends almost £1m on two properties in St Andrews
He set up his real estate firm several years ago STRONG MOVE Inside ex-Celtic and Scotland star's £3m property empire as free agent spends almost £1m on two properties in St Andrews Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOOTIE ace Stuart Armstrong has built a multi-million pound property empire, records show. The Scotland international owns homes in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 1 Stuart Armstrong, Scotland Credit: Willie Vass He also spent almost £1million on two properties at the home of golf in St Andrews. Most were bought during the ex-Celtic midfielder's five-season stint at then-Premier League side Southampton. Documents reveal that Armstrong, 33, set up his Glasgow-listed real estate firm back in 2017. It now has investment properties worth £3,439,204 in total. A source said: 'Stuart has had a glittering career that has seen him spend years in the top flight of English football. 'But he has maintained links to his homeland, despite a move that has seen him play elsewhere for the last seven years. He appears to have invested his earnings very wisely.' Accounts show Armstrong bought a flat in Aberdeen's West End for £126,000 in 2018. The same year he paid £415,00 for a place in Edinburgh's Newington area. He also bought a flat in the capital's affluent Marchmont for an unknown sum. Three homes in Glasgow's West End were snapped up for £560,000, £263,000 and £186,000 between 2018 and 2023. One in St Andrews cost £596,000. The second, bought in September 2023, was £373,000. Scotland No2 John Carver on the REAL Steve Clarke, Euros disappointment, THAT Ronaldo tantrum & Souness bust-up Both are in the Fife town's historic South Street. Armstrong previously set up another real estate firm with fellow Scotland international Ryan Christie, 30, and former Southampton buddy Jannik Vestergaard, 32. It was dissolved in June 2023. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
BBC News
14-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Souttar and McKenna linked with transfers
Trabzonspor are seriously interested in 28-year-old Rangers and Scotland centre-back John Souttar. (Ajansspor), externalDinamo Zagreb have agreed a four-year contract with Scotland centre-half Scott McKenna, who is scheduled for his medical examination on Tuesday after the 28-year-old left Las Palmas on freedom of contract. (Sportske Novosti via Croatian Football), externalScotland midfielder Stuart Armstrong could make a surprise return to Sheffield Wednesday after the 33-year-old was initially released by the financially troubled Championship club. (The Herald), externalRead Monday's Scottish Gossip in full.
Scottish Sun
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Unemployed Celtic hero eyed for shock return to club just TWO MONTHS after they released him
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FORMER Celtic and Scotland star could make a shock return to his former club this summer - just two months after they released him. Stuart Armstrong is currently without a club and has been weighing up his next move since leaving Sheffield Wednesday at the end of last season. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 1 Stuart Armstrong playing for Sheffield Wednesday last season Credit: Alamy The Celtic hero, 33, was one of seven players to be released by the Owls after they finished the season in 12th place in the English Championship. He only joined the club on a short-term deal in January following a stint in the MLS with Vancouver Whitecaps. Wednesday have been left in a predicament this summer as they can only sign free agents after they failed to pay wages on time. The transfer embargo prohibits the club from signing any players for a fee until January 2027. That leaves boss Danny Rohl having to rely on his current crop of stars and experienced free agents for the next 18 months. But many of his current players could leave in the coming weeks, with Rangers closing in on a deal for star winger Djeidi Gassama. The Light Blues have also reportedly expressed interest in re-signing former striker Josh Windass. And in the meantime Rohl is looking to get his team in the best shape possible with moves for players they ARE allowed to sign. SunSport understands Armstrong is one them after he featured 11 times in the Championship last season, providing one assist. Wrexham have enquired about the 33-year-old as well but have yet to make a move. It's understood the Owls may step in with an offer in the coming days but he will likely be offered less cash that what he was on last season. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
