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Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Celtic transfer bulletin as goal machine target performs U turn and unhappy Matt O'Riley drops Brighton bombshell
Celtic-linked goal machine Youssef El Kachati has stunned Hannover 96 by making an 11th-hour transfer U-turn. The Moroccan forward is hot property after firing Telstar to Eredivisie promotion and has reportedly attracted interest from Parkhead. Advertisement El Kachati - who rattled 25 goals in 45 games for the newly-promoted Dutch minnows - is out of contract this summer and recently revealed he has several offers on the table. READ MORE: Russell Martin strikes next Rangers manager agreement as appointment timeline and backroom staff revealed READ MORE: Rangers shareholder meeting could get hairy because 49ers have misread the room already – Hotline German second-tier outfit Hannover 96 thought they had won the race for the hitman's signature, with Kicker claiming that sporting director Marcus Mann had reached a verbal agreement with the 25-year-old over a free transfer in May. Advertisement But various reports in Germany now state that El Kachati has had a change of heart and has set his sights on joining a top-tier club playing in European competition. And that could leave the door open for Brendan Rodgers to swoop as the Scottish champions search for a successor to Kyogo. Meanwhile, returning hero Kieran Tierney has delivered his final interview as an Arsenal player as the left-back heads back to Celtic Park. Tierney - who made 144 appearances for the Gunners - became an instant fans' favourite following his £25million move to the Emirates six years ago. And the Scotland defender has bid an emotional farewell by sending a special message to his adoring Gooners. Celtic-bound Kieran Tierney -Credit:PA He told the club's media: "Just thank you for everything from day one. They supported us through the good times and the bad, and they supported me through some hard times as well. Advertisement "I think that's what I'm most grateful for, the times where it wasn't so good or so easy for me is when they probably supported me most, so I'm just very grateful and I feel very lucky to have the support from them. "I feel so lucky that I've played for this club and the love that the supporters have given me has been amazing. I've loved every day here and I've learned so much, I've improved so much and I just feel very lucky. "When I first came in, obviously the club is huge, absolutely massive, but in the league table we were probably where we shouldn't be. "I think the growth over the last three or four years has been incredible and I think this club and this group of players and the manager are just going to go on to even better things in the future. Advertisement "It'll be hard but it's a happy goodbye. I've loved it here, loved every minute of it. There are countless memories that are amazing for me; your debut is always special, and winning the FA Cup as well in the first season. "It's a great team, and I'm so close to some of the boys in there. I've been here a long time, so it'll be sad but a happy goodbye." Elsewhere, Matt O'Riley admits he's unhappy at Brighton amid interest from Premier League rivals Everton. Brighton star Matt O'Riley -Credit:CameraSport via Getty Images The ex-Celtic star endured a frustrating debut campaign for the Seagulls following last summer's £25m switch from Parkhead and missed a huge chunk of games through injury. Advertisement O'Riley, 24, bemoaned the fact he's been unable to play in his favoured position under head coach Fabian Hurzeler, who has used Georginio Rutter in the No. 10 role instead. Speaking in his homeland, the Denmark international said: "I am not completely happy, and I am just giving my opinion. 'It makes it difficult to show off when you play a position you are not completely happy with. I can play better for the team if I play the number eight position, but I can play well in other positions. "You can say it in a way that is not aggressive. If you are honest with another person, you don't lose anything. The coach can always say he doesn't agree." 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.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kyogo bombshell drops with Celtic summer transfer plan surging as El Kachati door opened amid Kosugi advantage
Stade Rennes' misfit Kyogo Furuhashi is set to be frozen out of the squad when he returns for pre-season. It's yet another indignity for the frontman since his January departure from Celtic - having failed to score since his £10million move to Ligue 1. Advertisement The 30-year-old struggled to make the matchday squad in the final weeks of the season with boss Habib Beye admitting he face crunch talks with the striker at the end of the campaign. READ MORE: Celtic 'agree deal' for two blockbuster friendlies as Brendan Rodgers sees pre-season schedule take shape READ MORE: Kyogo future tackled head on as Celtic await 'likely' Balikwisha exit and Hatate price tag 'named' Amid reports that Premier League side Bournemouth are considering a bid for Kyogo this summer, it has now been claimed he will be left out of the 25-man pre-season squad if a move fails to materialise. Advertisement Ouest-France report that the Hoops' hero is among the players who have been "warned" that they will not be kept at the club. It is claimed that Beye wants only 25 players in his training squad and he staff face "choices" over the fate of the fringe men at the club. Telstar star Youssef El Kachati has also reportedly been with Celtic with a view to signing the versatile forward. And while the Hoops could face a battle for the attacker with Hannover 96 and Hamburg, the exit door has been thrown open by the owner of the Dutch side Odette Otte. SC Telstar forward Youssef El Kachati Speaking about the future of the star man to NRC, he said: "After such a good season, and you are mega in the picture as Telstar, I think that good performances have not gone unnoticed, Advertisement "As long as we cannot offer the budget of club X, we are just a springboard. We have to embrace that role. "But the players have to want to jump very high. Otherwise you do not fit in at Telstar." Djurgarden wonderkid Keita Kosugi has also been tipped to make a move to Glasgow's east end. The 19-year-old left-back has opened up on his targets for the future away from the Swedish side, stating to Sponichi, 'My future goal is to transfer to a big club in the Premier League or somewhere like that and win the European Champions League. 'Of course, I want to play for the national team. In the near future, I want to become the most prominent left-back in the league.' Advertisement Should Celtic navigate the qualifying rounds and reach the league phase, they could hold an advantage in the signing race. Follow Record Sport on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond. 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 on 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. 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.
BBC News
03-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Celtic make move for full-back Mills
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), external
Daily Record
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
'Completely exhausted' Celtic transfer target tells club he's leaving as 25 goal star drops mic after promotion heroics
Youssef El Kachati has reportedly been scouted by Celtic and he's definitely on the move this summer Youssef El Kachati has told Dutch minnows Telstar he's leaving as Celtic interest rises in the 25-goal star. The Moroccan striker helped his club win promotion back to the Eredivisie for the first time since 1978 after he scored home and away against Willem II in a promotion play-off to take his tally for the season to 25 in 45 games, including five in the six play-offs games. He's out of contract and has been linked with a move to the Hoops, Schalke and NEC Nijmegen, with Parkhead spies reportedly having watched him in recent matches. He's primarily a striker but has played off both wings this season and offers a versatile attacking option that may appeal to Brendan Rodgers. And the 25-year-old made it clear he will have plenty of offers. He ended the season with an incredible run of nine goals in ten games and now he's eyeing a big move abroad. He said: "I knew this would be my last match in the Telstar shirt, so I gave it my all and didn't want to get knocked out this time "I'm completely exhausted. Even if they have to take me off the field on a stretcher, I just wanted to go to the Eredivisie with these guys so badly. "NEC would really like to have me, that's true. That's one of the clubs I can go to, but there are more clubs in the running. "I'm going to enjoy the celebration and then I'll slowly make a decision together with my agent. This is really deserved, we fought so hard for each other." 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. here and our Celtic community here.
Daily Record
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Celtic transfer target Youssef El Kachati makes exit vow with 'fantastic step' tease as Lagerbielke stay ruled out
The Telstar frontman has been touted as a potential option for the Hoops this summer Reported Celtic target Youssef El Kachati is supremely confident of a big move this summer amid interest from several clubs in the Dutch forward. The 25-year-old - who has also been linked with Hannover and Schalke - has scored 13 goals in 29 appearances this season for the Dutch second tier side and netted in Thursday's 2-2 draw with Willem II in their relegation play-off final to win promotion to the Eredivisie. Brendan Rodgers is the market for a new frontman this summer and has been linked with a host of names including Brondby's Mathias Kvitsgaarden and Slovan Bratislava striker David Strelec. And while he is focused on helping Telstar reach promotion to the Eredivisie for the first time in their 61-year history, El Kachati is '100 per cent certain' he will be on the move when the window officially opens next month. Speaking after the draw with Willem II, he said: "I think it is 100 percent certain that I will make a fantastic step this summer. "But first I want to leave something behind at Telstar that will make them never forget me. "I think it is very important that I end my time here well. If I can shoot Telstar to the Eredivisie, then I will do that." Elsewhere, Gustaf Lagerbielke is set to head back to Celtic this summer, with FC Twente's departing transfer chief admitting a permanent deal for the centre back is unlikely. The Sweden international made 32 appearances in all competitions to help his team to a sixth place finish in the Eredivisie. Former technical director Arnold Bruggink confirms the likelihood of Lagerbielke remaining in the Netherlands beyond the end of his loan is not high, despite the side's need for defensive reinforcements. He said: "Lagerbielke will most likely go back too. That's what it looks like at the moment. "Two central defenders, one of whom has to be a real leader, as far as I'm concerned. "The profile you're looking at is that of Robin Pröpper. "You need a leader from the back, which will give you a lot more stability. "You need players who can also make others play better football. That's what you need in that position."
