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The National
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The National
AEK Athens to 'contact' Rangers AGAIN over Dessers transfer
The Greek giants tried and failed in a previous bid to land the Nigerian international. Russell Martin yesterday revealed that the Ibrox club had rejected a bid from an unnamed club for last season's top goalscorer. It's believed that the offer was from AEK. Now, according to renowned journalist Giannis Chorianopoulos, the European outfit - who have just signed James Penrice from Hearts - will look to make another bid. He wrote on X: "AEK Athens will contact again Rangers for Cyriel Dessers. "But Greek club are now considering some other striker options." "Cyriel has just been injured," Martin said after Rangers' 2-2 draw with Club Brugge on Sunday. "He's had a bit of a niggly ankle, so he's here today. "We turned down a bid a while ago for him that was nowhere near the valuation of the football club, and he's been great, he's desperate to train. "We've had to give him some treatment this week on his, on his ankle since he's been back. But I'm looking forward to working with him. "So, that's just nowhere near happening and hopefully, he will get on the training pitch this week, well, he will, and he'll start enjoying it. "But he's not kicked up one moment of fuss. He seems a really good professional and from what everyone tells me here, he is."
The National
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The National
James Penrice in Hearts exit as both clubs confirm deal
It has been a whirlwind few days for the left-back from the Greek giants' interest was revealed in the latter part of the week through to the transfer being sealed today. The 26-year-old left Hearts' training base in Spain early yesterday to jet out to Athens and the finishing touches were able to be put on the deal. It is understood the Tynecastle side have banked a seven-figure fee for a player then signed on a free from Livingston last summer. Confirming his exit this afternoon, a spokesperson said: "Heart of Midlothian can confirm we have reached an agreement with AEK Athens for the transfer of James Penrice. "The 26-year-old will join the Greek Super League side for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance and Scottish FA approval. "Everyone at the Football Club would like to thank James for his time in Gorgie and wish him the very best of luck in Athens." Read more: AEK's own statement reads: "AEK FC announces the transfer of left-back James Penrice from Scottish club Heart of Midlothian. "James Penrice was born on 2 December 1998 in Livingston, Scotland. He made his professional debut in the Scottish top flight in 2015, at the age of 16, with Partick Thistle. "In 2021, he signed for Livingston and played in the Scottish Premier League for three seasons with them (94 appearances in all competitions). A year ago, he moved to Hearts and enjoyed the best season of his career so far, playing in 46 matches in all competitions. "His performance in the league brought him into the top eleven of the competition (PFA Scotland Team of the Year) based on the vote of the footballers of Scotland's professional divisions. James, welcome to AEK. We wish you health and success with our great team!"
The Herald Scotland
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
James Penrice in Hearts exit as both clubs confirm deal
The 26-year-old left Hearts' training base in Spain early yesterday to jet out to Athens and the finishing touches were able to be put on the deal. It is understood the Tynecastle side have banked a seven-figure fee for a player then signed on a free from Livingston last summer. Confirming his exit this afternoon, a spokesperson said: "Heart of Midlothian can confirm we have reached an agreement with AEK Athens for the transfer of James Penrice. "The 26-year-old will join the Greek Super League side for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance and Scottish FA approval. "Everyone at the Football Club would like to thank James for his time in Gorgie and wish him the very best of luck in Athens." Read more: AEK's own statement reads: "AEK FC announces the transfer of left-back James Penrice from Scottish club Heart of Midlothian. "James Penrice was born on 2 December 1998 in Livingston, Scotland. He made his professional debut in the Scottish top flight in 2015, at the age of 16, with Partick Thistle. "In 2021, he signed for Livingston and played in the Scottish Premier League for three seasons with them (94 appearances in all competitions). A year ago, he moved to Hearts and enjoyed the best season of his career so far, playing in 46 matches in all competitions. "His performance in the league brought him into the top eleven of the competition (PFA Scotland Team of the Year) based on the vote of the footballers of Scotland's professional divisions. James, welcome to AEK. We wish you health and success with our great team!"
Daily Record
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
James Penrice in line for £2m AEK Athens transfer as Hearts give POTY permission for Greek medical
Penrice was running out for Livingston a year ago but now he's poised to head to Greece Hearts have accepted a near £2million bid from AEK Athens for James Penrice. The left-back has now been given permission to open talks and have a medical with the Greek side. AEK are currently on a pre-season tour in the Netherlands and want Penrice to join them. The 26-year-old was Hearts ' player of the last season. The Jambos were reluctant to sell but are set to land nearly £2million plus add ons for a player they signed for free from Livingston last summer. Now he's set to join up with Anthony Martial and Erik Lamela in the Greek capital. It is likely to see Derek McInnes go into the market for another left-back although he also has Harry Milne. AEK has been looking closely at the Scottish market. They have made multiple bids for Cyriel Dessers but have still been unable to meet Rangers' asking price. It's been a big day for the Jambos elsewhere as captain Lawrence Shankland returned to sign a three year deal earlier in the day. We revealed they're targeting Pierre Landry Kabore as a possible £250,000 addition to their attack. They are also set to sign Tommy North from Livingston and are targeting a deal for Sabah Kerjota from US Sambenedettese in Italy. 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.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The Hamza Igamane from Rangers to Lille transfer fee that is poised to smash two club records
Rangers arguably lived to regret their decision to turn down big bucks from French side Lille. That was five years ago when the Ligue 1 outfit wanted Alfredo Morelos and offered £17million for the Colombian striker. Advertisement But it was at the start of the season when Steven Gerrard and Rangers were going for their all-important 55th Scottish title. READ MORE: Rangers transfer news as Vaclav Cerny put up for sale, Dessers to AEK fee 'distance' revealed and Igamane latest READ MORE: Hamza Igamane 'agrees terms' on Rangers exit as goalscoring EFL defender targeted for Ibrox transfer The Light Blues resisted the temptation to cash in on a player who only cost £1m from HJK Helsinki and the rest, literally, is history with Morelos playing his part in stopping Celtic's bid for a 10th consecutive title. From the point of view of silverware it proved the right choice. But did it make good business sense? Morelos walked away for nothing a couple of years later, and some will say the club should have cashed in. Advertisement Having failed in their bid to sign Morelos, Lille turned their attention to New York-born Canada international striker Jonathan David. They paid a reported £25m – still a record for a Canadian player. But after five years in France, the coveted frontman is moving on in a free transfer after his contract expired. Juventus are the frontrunners to land the player with Manchester United desperate to secure him. Regardless of where he ends up, Lille need to find a replacement and reports in Belgium say they have turned their attention Rangers striker Hamza Igamane. Rangers Hamza Igamane celebrates after scoring to make it 3-2 It's only 12 months since the Moroccan was signed for just £1.7m from AS FAR. Given the need to improve the player trading model, then a bumper offer could be too good to turn down. But what would be acceptable? Advertisement Reports have suggested Rangers had set a £20m fee. The £19m the Light Blues got from Ajax for Calvin Bassey is their record sale by some distance so it could even top that. Lille's most expensive signings are David for £25m and Victor Osimhen for around £18m so they aren't scared to spend on potential. One thing looks certain, though, and that is former boss Philippe Clement was right when he said this of Igamane last September: 'We had to sign him now because one year later we could never afford him.'
