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Scotsman
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Rangers 'pushing' for deal, Celtic eye double move, 'special' Aberdeen admission
The latest Scottish football transfer news on Tuesday morning, including the latest rumours from Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen. 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... This is Tuesday morning's latest Scottish transfer news including the latest rumours surrounding Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen and Kilmarnock. Adil Aouchiche is ready to bring more success to Aberdeen after joining on loan from Sunderland this summer. | Getty Images Dons new boy in 'special' admission Adil Aouchiche is determined to bring further success to Aberdeen this season, following his arrival from Sunderland on a season-long loan deal. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder signed for Jimmy Thelin's side at the weekend, with Aberdeen holding an option to make the deal permanent next summer for a fee of £1.5million. Beginning his career at Paris Saint-Germain, the French midfielder played 77 times for St. Etienne in Ligue 1 before moving to England to sign for Sunderland in the summer of 2023, though he struggled for regular game time as the Black Cats won promotion back to the English Premier League last season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad However, with a fresh start at Pittodrie now on the horizon, Aouchiche is determined to help the Dons add to their Scottish Cup success from last season, 'It's a special feeling to sign for Aberdeen,' said Aouchiche. 'The best move for me is to come here. Everyone knows it's a huge club in Europe and Scotland. I had a really positive and important discussion with the manager, and he made me feel like I was wanted here. He wants me to enjoy the loan spell and bring my qualities and experience to the club. I will try to bring everything to my team-mates and club. I want to achieve things here and hopefully make some good memories.' Tom Lowery has signed for Kilmarnock following his departure from Portsmouth. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Killie double deal Kilmarnock have confirmed the arrival of two new faces at Rugby Park, as new head coach Stuart Kettlewell continues to build his squad ahead of the season opener next month. First in the door yesterday was Welsh midfielder Tom Lowery, who has penned a two-year deal with the club following his departure from Portsmouth. The 27-year-old began his career with Crewe Alexandra, before departing for Fratton Park in the summer of 2022, where he went on to help the club win the EFL League One title. He spent the majority of the last campaign back at Gresty Road, however, having re-joined his former club on a loan deal. Striker Djenairo Daniels is the other name brought in by Kettlewell, with the Dutchman joining the club from Cork City for an undisclosed fee, where he has also signed a two-year deal. 'Djenairo is one that we've been aware of for a while', said Kettlewell. 'His qualities are clear to see. He's been playing consistently recently and we're confident he will come in and hit the ground running, and that he can add to the quality we already have in the squad.' Celtic are readying a loan bid for Italian youngster Giuseppe Ambrosino. | Getty Images Celtic 'make enquiry' Celtic head coach Brendan Rodgers is ramping up his search for striking reinforcements after it emerged the club had 'enquired' about Napoli striker Giuseppe Ambrosino, according to Sky Sports Italy's Luca Bedoni. The Italian spent last season on loan at Serie B outfit Frosinone, scoring five goals in 36 appearances, but is now eyeing up a similar switch to the Scottish champions, who have already made 'initial contact' over a deal for the player. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The player is believed to be open to the switch, with the loan deal including an option to buy, though both Cagliari and Cremonese are ready to battle Celtic for the signing of Ambrosino, who has been compared to Belgian forward Dries Martens in the past. Le Harve centre-back Etienne Youte is also being tracked by Celtic this summer, according to L'Equipe. However, both Anderlecht and Besiktas are ready to battle the Hoops for the 23-year-old's signature. Elsewhere, long-term target Mathias Kvistgaarden is on the verge of completing a £6.9million move to Norwich City this summer, with the Danish youngster set to complete the second part of his medical at Carrow Road today. The 21-year-old Brondby forward will sign a four-year contract with the Canaries. Are Rangers set to add Jamie Vardy to the Ibrox party this summer? |Rangers 'pushing' for deal Rangers head coach Russell Martin is 'determined' to land veteran striker Jamie Vardy this summer, according to a new report. The free agent forward has been linked with a switch to Ibrox throughout the transfer window, though Martin refused to be drawn on links to the 38-year-old in the aftermath of Sunday's pre-season draw with Club Brugge, saying: 'I've been asked about so many players. Some are miles away, some on the money. I'm not going to give you an answer on that. You'll find out who's real and who isn't.' After a slow start to the transfer window, Rangers have upped the ante in the last fortnight, agreeing deals for Max Aarons on loan from Bournemouth, as well as the permanent signings of Joe Rothwell, Emmanuel Fernandez, and Thelo Aasgaard. However, Martin will be hopeful of adding further to his squad in the coming weeks, telling fans to 'expect the squad to look different in a week'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Rangers 'pushing' for deal, Celtic eye double move, 'special' Aberdeen admission
The latest Scottish football transfer news on Tuesday morning, including the latest rumours from Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen. 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... This is Tuesday morning's latest Scottish transfer news including the latest rumours surrounding Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen and Kilmarnock. Adil Aouchiche is ready to bring more success to Aberdeen after joining on loan from Sunderland this summer. | Getty Images Dons new boy in 'special' admission Adil Aouchiche is determined to bring further success to Aberdeen this season, following his arrival from Sunderland on a season-long loan deal. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder signed for Jimmy Thelin's side at the weekend, with Aberdeen holding an option to make the deal permanent next summer for a fee of £1.5million. Beginning his career at Paris Saint-Germain, the French midfielder played 77 times for St. Etienne in Ligue 1 before moving to England to sign for Sunderland in the summer of 2023, though he struggled for regular game time as the Black Cats won promotion back to the English Premier League last season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad However, with a fresh start at Pittodrie now on the horizon, Aouchiche is determined to help the Dons add to their Scottish Cup success from last season, 'It's a special feeling to sign for Aberdeen,' said Aouchiche. 'The best move for me is to come here. Everyone knows it's a huge club in Europe and Scotland. I had a really positive and important discussion with the manager, and he made me feel like I was wanted here. He wants me to enjoy the loan spell and bring my qualities and experience to the club. I will try to bring everything to my team-mates and club. I want to achieve things here and hopefully make some good memories.' Tom Lowery has signed for Kilmarnock following his departure from Portsmouth. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Killie double deal Kilmarnock have confirmed the arrival of two new faces at Rugby Park, as new head coach Stuart Kettlewell continues to build his squad ahead of the season opener next month. First in the door yesterday was Welsh midfielder Tom Lowery, who has penned a two-year deal with the club following his departure from Portsmouth. The 27-year-old began his career with Crewe Alexandra, before departing for Fratton Park in the summer of 2022, where he went on to help the club win the EFL League One title. He spent the majority of the last campaign back at Gresty Road, however, having re-joined his former club on a loan deal. Striker Djenairo Daniels is the other name brought in by Kettlewell, with the Dutchman joining the club from Cork City for an undisclosed fee, where he has also signed a two-year deal. 'Djenairo is one that we've been aware of for a while', said Kettlewell. 'His qualities are clear to see. He's been playing consistently recently and we're confident he will come in and hit the ground running, and that he can add to the quality we already have in the squad.' Celtic are readying a loan bid for Italian youngster Giuseppe Ambrosino. | Getty Images Celtic 'make enquiry' Celtic head coach Brendan Rodgers is ramping up his search for striking reinforcements after it emerged the club had 'enquired' about Napoli striker Giuseppe Ambrosino, according to Sky Sports Italy's Luca Bedoni. The Italian spent last season on loan at Serie B outfit Frosinone, scoring five goals in 36 appearances, but is now eyeing up a similar switch to the Scottish champions, who have already made 'initial contact' over a deal for the player. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The player is believed to be open to the switch, with the loan deal including an option to buy, though both Cagliari and Cremonese are ready to battle Celtic for the signing of Ambrosino, who has been compared to Belgian forward Dries Martens in the past. Le Harve centre-back Etienne Youte is also being tracked by Celtic this summer, according to L'Equipe. However, both Anderlecht and Besiktas are ready to battle the Hoops for the 23-year-old's signature. Elsewhere, long-term target Mathias Kvistgaarden is on the verge of completing a £6.9million move to Norwich City this summer, with the Danish youngster set to complete the second part of his medical at Carrow Road today. The 21-year-old Brondby forward will sign a four-year contract with the Canaries. Are Rangers set to add Jamie Vardy to the Ibrox party this summer? |Rangers 'pushing' for deal Rangers head coach Russell Martin is 'determined' to land veteran striker Jamie Vardy this summer, according to a new report. The free agent forward has been linked with a switch to Ibrox throughout the transfer window, though Martin refused to be drawn on links to the 38-year-old in the aftermath of Sunday's pre-season draw with Club Brugge, saying: 'I've been asked about so many players. Some are miles away, some on the money. I'm not going to give you an answer on that. You'll find out who's real and who isn't.' After a slow start to the transfer window, Rangers have upped the ante in the last fortnight, agreeing deals for Max Aarons on loan from Bournemouth, as well as the permanent signings of Joe Rothwell, Emmanuel Fernandez, and Thelo Aasgaard. However, Martin will be hopeful of adding further to his squad in the coming weeks, telling fans to 'expect the squad to look different in a week'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Aberdeen snap up former PSG and Premier League starlet as he hails ‘huge club in Scotland and Europe'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ABERDEEN have snapped up French attacking midfielder Adil Aouchiche on loan from Sunderland. The 22-year-old former PSG starlet has agreed a 12-month deal, and the Dons have an option to buy next summer. 3 Aberdeen have signed Sunderland midfielder Adil Aouchiche on loan Credit: Getty 3 He has played at youth level for France and European champions PSG Credit: Sportsfile 3 Jimmy Thelin hailed Aouchiche's attacking qualities and technical ability Credit: Willie Vass Ace Aouchiche, capped up to Under-20 level with France, has flown to meet Jimmy Thelin's squad in Portugal. He said: "It's a special feeling to sign for Aberdeen. "The best move for me is to come here. "Everyone knows that it's a huge club in Scotland and Europe. "I had a really positive and important talk with the manager, and he made me feel like I was wanted here. "I will try to bring everything to my team-mates. "I want to achieve things at Aberdeen and hopefully make some good memories." Dons boss Thelin wants to take his new-look squad to the next level ahead of guaranteed European league-phase football this term. He said: "We're delighted to welcome Adil to Aberdeen. "He's a technically gifted player who brings creativity and strong attacking instincts to our midfield. Aberdeen's Scottish Cup-winning heroes greeted by thousands on open top bus parade through the city after beating Celtic "At just 22, he has already played at a high level in France and in England. "Adil's experience, coupled with his desire to keep improving makes him a really exciting addition to the group, and we believe that this is a great environment for him to thrive." Meanwhile, Dons scout Erik Edman insists that they can lure top Scandinavian prospects by being a pathway to England. The ex-Spurs and Sweden star is also No 2 at Swedish minnows Hittarp. Edman said: "We want to be a bridge to England. "It's a selling point Aberdeen have, maybe. "As an example, we took Alexander Jensen last winter, who played for Brommapojkarna at right-back. "He has been very good with us. "The Scandinavian mentality is quite similar to the Scottish one, in terms of culture and the level. "It happens very rarely an Allsvenskan player goes straight to the Premier League. "The intermediate step is often very useful from a career perspective." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Technically gifted' Aouchiche joins Dons on loan from Sunderland
"Technically gifted" attacking midfielder Adil Aouchiche will bring "creativity" to Aberdeen after joining on loan from Sunderland, says manager Jimmy Dons will have an option to buy the 22-year-old when his season-long loan at Pittodrie expires next former Paris St-Germain youngster has played 38 times for Sunderland, who were promoted to the Premier League last term, but he spent the second half of the 2024-25 season on loan at Portsmouth, scoring once in 12 games."He's a technically gifted player who brings creativity and strong attacking instincts to our midfield," says Dons boss Thelin. "At just 22, Adil has already played at a high level in France and England. His experience, coupled with his desire to keep improving, makes him a really exciting addition to the group and we believe this is a great environment for him to thrive."The Frenchman, who has played more than 80 games in France's top tier across spells with PSG, Saint-Etienne and Lorient, added: "It's a special feeling to sign for Aberdeen."The best move for me is to come here. Everyone knows it's a huge club in Europe and Scotland."I had a really positive and important discussion with the manager, and he made me feel like I was wanted here. He wants me to enjoy the loan spell and bring my qualities and experience to the club."
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Pompey should be confident of staying up'
It felt like a crucial transfer window for Portsmouth with the signings this month potentially deciding whether they remain a second-tier side next season, so how are the Blues shaping up? Is the first XI stronger? Yes, but by how much is unclear until we've seen a few more performances, particularly how Adil Aouchiche performs. Is the squad stronger? Definitely. John Mousinho hasn't had the options on the bench to change matches. He still doesn't have multiple £1m+ players amongst his substitutes like many Championship clubs but he has more individuals who might be able to come on and change a game. How does the squad look in the long term? The key assets are tied down beyond the summer so there's no danger of losing them cheaply. This feels like the least important issue for this window though. The eight arrivals can be split into three categories. Four new loan additions, two coming in on short-term deals, and two Australians arriving on longer contracts. I wrote a few weeks ago about the importance of signing players who could make an immediate impact. There's no question Rob Atkinson has done that. The level he's performed at after not playing for nearly two years has been very impressive and he looks a high-class Championship centre-back. Isaac Hayden has done OK so far and he certainly strengthens the central midfield position. Aouchiche is an exciting forward and Kaide Gordon provides another option on the wing, although only five of the six loan players can be included in the matchday squad so someone will have to sit out each week. Signing a back-up left-back was a sensible move, and Cohen Bramall offers something different to Connor Ogilvie. Allowing goalkeeper Will Norris to leave and bringing in Ben Killip, who has played a lot of games this season, is a big financial saving for the club. As for the two Australians, Hayden Matthews acquitted himself fairly well when being thrown in against Millwall. Although with Conor Shaughnessy fit he's down to third-choice centre-back and could potentially drop further down the pecking order when Regan Poole is back. Thomas Waddingham provides another option up front but likewise will drop the down the pecking order when Mark O'Mahony and Kusini Yengi return. Hopefully, Matthews and Waddingham will go on and have excellent Pompey careers but this window will be remembered for whether Pompey stay up, rather than whether these two turn out to be bargains. The six departures were all sensible moves which have helped reduce a bloated squad. Making a profit on Owen Moxon and getting the fee paid back for Elias Sorensen is smart business although not season defining. There is now one space in the 25-man squad if an appropriate free agent appears, although there are no imminent plans to sign one. Will it be enough to survive? It might be. Although Portsmouth really cannot afford any notable injuries to key players. The spending by some of the sides around Portsmouth has been eye-watering but Pompey are right to be confident that they can still compete with them. The outcome of the season is binary. Either survival or failure. It's probably going to be fairly close either way.
