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BBC News
5 days ago
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- BBC News
Silva frustration over Fulham's 'passive' window
Fulham head coach Marco Silva believes the club have been "passive" in their efforts to strengthen the squad during the summer transfer Cottagers travel to Brighton for their Premier League opener on Saturday but have so far added just one new signing – goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte from Montpellier during the close Silva has spoken of his frustration at Fulham's failure to add more names to his squad."It's not an ideal scenario," said Silva, who also praised the club for signing Tom Cairney and Josh King to new contracts."I didn't expect us to be this passive. I knew what I wanted and the plan was there but it hasn't happened. Right now we need to reinforce. In some positions we are very short."Did I expect it? Of course not, but the market is the market."BBC Sport revealed in July that Fulham had approached Arsenal to re-sign Reiss Nelson, who spent last season on loan at Craven has agreed to return to the west London club and the personal terms attached to his proposed move to Fulham are in Fulham are still to agree a deal with the Gunners over the conditions of the also in talks to sign winger Kevin from Shakhtar Donetsk in a potential deal that would be likely to surpass Emile Smith Rowe's £34m move from Emirates Stadium last summer as the club's record signing.
BBC News
12-08-2025
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- BBC News
The hope and the fear - a fan's take
My biggest hope and main fear for this season are intrinsically is because, at time of writing, we have made just one signing - a back-up goalkeeper to the unmovable Bernd Leno.I am hopeful because, despite no major incomings, we have (so far) not lost any key cogs in Marco Silva's Robinson remains at the club despite constant rumours to the contrary. We have retained the services of Kenny Tete on the opposite side. Highly-rated academy trio Josh King, Seth Ridgeon and Luc de Fougerolles have all committed their futures to the club. And captain Tom Cairney will be here for one final had a decent campaign in 2024-25, despite a late tail-off. So, keeping this side together and injecting a bit of youth feels like a solid start to the summer. But it is not the start of the summer. The Premier League season kicks off this that brings me to my fear. If our squad was three or four bodies deeper in key areas, our aforementioned dip in form could well have been avoided. And that might have sent us into know the Khans are fans of deadline day deals. But they would do well to remember that by the time that window "slams shut" and they have done their bargain basement shopping, the Premier League will already be three games in, with nine points up for grabs - a sixth of our entire haul last as the new campaign approaches, I - like many other Fulham fans - will be keeping as close an eye on the goings on at Motspur Park as I will on the pitch. And we will all have to wait a few weeks longer for our hopes - or fears - to be more from Drew Heatley at Fulhamish, externalGet more from Drew on this page all season and remember you can sign up for Fulham news notifications here
Scotsman
19-07-2025
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Celtic ‘monitor' striker, Rangers exit ‘highly likely', 2-cap Scotland man in U-turn
This are the latest Scottish football transfer headlines and gossip on Tuesday morning - including the latest rumours surrounding Celtic, Rangers, Hibs and the Scotland national team. 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... The latest Scottish football transfer news and gossip on Tuesday morning, including the latest rumours surrounding Celtic, Rangers, Hibs, and a Scotland midfielder star. Scotland international makes U-turn Tom Cairney has opted to turn down offers from the EFL Championship in order to re-sign with Fulham, penning a one-year extension at Craven Cottage. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 34-year-old midfielder, capped twice by Scotland, has spent the last 10 years with Fulham after joining from Blackburn Rovers back in 2015, making over 300 appearances for the Cottagers, leading them to promotion three times during his time in London. Tom Cairney will move into his 11th season at Fulham after signing a new contract at Craven Cottage. |Out-of-contract at the end of last month, Cairney has now penned a new deal with Marco Silva's side that will keep him at Fulham until at least next summer. 'I'm happy to sign for another year at this amazing football club,' said Cairney. 'I'm delighted. It feels brilliant. It feels right. It's always been home. I've fully enjoyed the last three years in the Premier League, contributing on and off the pitch, and I just want to help take this club as far as I can. I'll always try and do that.' Hibs agree 'important' deal Hibs have confirmed that Jordan Obita has signed a new long-term deal that will keep him at Easter Road until the summer of 2027. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Named the club's Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season in his debut season at the club, the Ugandan defender has made 87 appearances for the club since joining from Wycombe Wanderers in 2023, and was a regular in David Gray's squad as the club secured third place in the Scottish Premiership last season. Jordan Obita has extended his stay at Hibs by agreeing a new deal at Easter Road. | SNS Group 'I'm really pleased we've been able to extend Jordan's stay with us,' said Hibs boss Gray. 'He's an important part of the squad and has shown real consistency since joining us a couple of years ago. 'Jordan adds flexibility to the backline being able to play at left-wing back and on the left-side of the back three and has attributes that help us defensively and going forward. We look forward to continuing working with him.' No Motherwell transfer rush for Miller Motherwell head coach Jens Berthel Askou is happy to play the waiting game regarding in demand midfielder Lennon Miller. The 18-year-old Scotland star was left out of the Premier Sports Cup win over Clyde at the weekend, with speculation over his future continuing to dominate the headlines at Fir Park. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Linked with moves to the Serie A, Bundesliga and the English Premier League this summer, Miller is quickly becoming one of the most sought after players on the continent. However, Motherwell's new boss says he is in no rush to get a deal done. Motherwell midfielder Lennon Miller is in demand this summer. | Getty Images 'We are not looking for fast and quick solutions,' said Berthel Askou. 'We are looking for the right solutions, for the player and the club, long-term. Sometimes things move fast, sometimes they take a little longer. 'It's not always up to us to decide or control. Sometimes clubs and players are just waiting for the right move to make.' Rangers exit 'highly likely' Rangers defender Ridvan Yilmaz could be on his way out of Ibrox after reports in Turkey claimed a move was 'highly likely' this summer. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Turkish left-back moved to Govan in the summer of 2022 for a fee of around £3.4million, but has been consistently linked with a return to his homeland after his struggles with fitness meant he was unable to nail down a regular starting berth under former managers Giovanni van Bronkhorst, Michael Beale and Philippe Clement. Ridvan Yilmaz is verging on a Rangers exit, according to reports in Turkey. | Getty Images With Bournemouth loanee Max Aarons capable of playing at left-back, and Jefte seemingly first choice at Rangers, the curtain could be about to come down on the 24-year-old's time at Ibrox. As per Fanatik, the defender is now 'expected' to return to former club Besiktas after the Kara Kartallar management submitted a loan offer for Yilmaz. Meanwhile, forgotten former Rangers midfielder Jordan Rossiter has made a surprise move to League of Ireland side Waterford following the expiry of his contract at Shrewsbury Town. Odsonne Edouard has been linked with a return to Celtic. Celtic 'monitor' striker Brendan Rodgers is interested in bringing ex-Celtic favourite Odsonne Edouard back to the club this summer, according to a report from French journalist Sébastien Vidal. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It is claimed Rodgers is 'monitoring' the player's situation at Crystal Palace. Signed by the Northern Irish boss during his first spell in charge in 2017, Edouard scored 88 goals in 179 appearances for Celtic across all competitions before departing in a £15milllion move to Crystal Palace in 2021. However, the 27-year-old is available to leave Oliver Glasner's side this summer, following his fruitless spell on loan to Leicester City last season.
BBC News
15-07-2025
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- BBC News
'A leader on and off the pitch' - Cairney signs new one-year deal
Club captain Tom Cairney has signed a new deal until summer 2026 at 34-year-old surpassed 350 appearances for the Whites last season and will embark on his 11th campaign at Craven told club media:, external "I'm happy to sign for another year at this amazing football club. I'm delighted. It feels brilliant. It feels right. It's always been home."I've fully enjoyed the past three years in the Premier League, contributing on and off the pitch, and I just want to help take this club as far as I can. I'll always try to do that."Tony Khan, Fulham vice-chairman and director of football operations, added: "A leader on and off the pitch, Tom has been present at so many pivotal moments over the past decade, enjoying play-off promotions, scoring vital - sometimes spectacular - goals, and helping to cement our position in the Premier League."He is a great person who the fans, his team-mates and all those associated with Fulham love."
Scotsman
15-07-2025
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- Scotsman
Celtic ‘monitor' striker, Rangers exit ‘highly likely', 2-cap Scotland man in U-turn
This are the latest Scottish football transfer headlines and gossip on Tuesday morning - including the latest rumours surrounding Celtic, Rangers, Hibs and the Scotland national team. 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... The latest Scottish football transfer news and gossip on Tuesday morning, including the latest rumours surrounding Celtic, Rangers, Hibs, and a Scotland midfielder star. Tom Cairney will move into his 11th season at Fulham after signing a new contract at Craven Cottage. |Scotland international makes U-turn Tom Cairney has opted to turn down offers from the EFL Championship in order to re-sign with Fulham, penning a one-year extension at Craven Cottage. The 34-year-old midfielder, capped twice by Scotland, has spent the last 10 years with Fulham after joining from Blackburn Rovers back in 2015, making over 300 appearances for the Cottagers, leading them to promotion three times during his time in London. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Out-of-contract at the end of last month, Cairney has now penned a new deal with Marco Silva's side that will keep him at Fulham until at least next summer. 'I'm happy to sign for another year at this amazing football club,' said Cairney. 'I'm delighted. It feels brilliant. It feels right. It's always been home. I've fully enjoyed the last three years in the Premier League, contributing on and off the pitch, and I just want to help take this club as far as I can. I'll always try and do that.' Jordan Obita has extended his stay at Hibs by agreeing a new deal at Easter Road. | SNS Group Hibs agree 'important' deal Hibs have confirmed that Jordan Obita has signed a new long-term deal that will keep him at Easter Road until the summer of 2027. Named the club's Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season in his debut season at the club, the English defender has made 87 appearances for the club since joining from Wycombe Wanderers in 2023, and was a regular in David Gray's starting XI as the club secured third place in the Scottish Premiership last season. 'I'm really pleased we've been able to extend Jordan's stay with us,' said Hibs boss Gray. 'He's an important part of the squad and has shown real consistency since joining us a couple of years ago. Jordan adds flexibility to the backline being able to play at left-wing back and on the left-side of the back three and has attributes that help us defensively and going forward. We look forward to continuing working with him.' Motherwell midfielder Lennon Miller is in demand this summer. | Getty Images No Motherwell transfer rush for Lennon Miller Motherwell head coach Jens Berthel Askou is happy to play the waiting game regarding in demand midfielder Lennon Miller. The 18-year-old Scotland star was left out of the Premier Sports Cup win over Clyde at the weekend, with speculation over his future continuing to dominate the headlines at Fir Park. Linked with moves to the Serie A, Bundesliga and the English Premier League this summer, Miller is quickly becoming one of the most sought after players on the continent. However, Motherwell's new boss says he is in no rush to get a deal done. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We are not looking for fast and quick solutions,' said Berthel Askou. 'We are looking for the right solutions, for the player and the club, long-term. Sometimes things move fast, sometimes they take a little longer. It's not always up to us to decide or control. Sometimes clubs and players are just waiting for the right move to make.' Ridvan Yilmaz is verging on a Rangers exit. | Getty Images Rangers exit 'highly likely' Rangers defender Ridvan Yilmaz looks set to exit Ibrox this summer, after reports in Turkey claimed a move was 'highly likely' this summer. The Turkish left-back moved to Govan in the summer of 2022, for a fee of around £3.4million, but has been consistently linked with a return to his homeland after his struggles with fitness meant he was unable to nail down a regular starting berth under former managers Giovanni van Bronkhorst, Michael Beale, and Philippe Clement. With new signing AFC Bournemouth full-back Max Aarons capable of playing at left-back, and Jefte seemingly first choice at Rangers, the curtain could be about to come down on the 24-year-old's time at Ibrox. As per Fanatik, the defender is now 'expected' to return to former club Besiktas after the Kara Kartallar management submitted a loan offer for Yilmaz. Meanwhile, forgotten former Rangers midfielder Jordan Rossiter has made a surprise move to League of Ireland side Waterford following the expiry of his contract at Shrewsbury Town. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Odsonne Eduoard has been linked with a return to Celtic. Celtic 'monitor' striker Brendan Rodgers is interested in bringing ex-Celtic favourite Odsonne Eduoard back to the club this summer, according to a report from French journalist Sébastien Vidal. It is claimed the head coach is 'monitoring' the player's situation at Crystal Palace. Signed by the Northern Ireland boss during his first spell in charge in 2017, Eduoard scored 88 goals in 179 appearances for Celtic across all competitions before departing in a £15milllion move to Crystal Palace in 2021.
