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Daily Record
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Rangers transfer news as Mohamed Diomande bid 'rejected' and Xavier Mbuyamba price named
The resolve of the Ibrox chiefs is being tested amid rising interest in the midfielder Besiktas have reportedly seen a bid for Rangers midfielder Mohamed Diomande rejected by the club. But the Turkish giants don't appear to have given up hope of landing the 23-year-old this summer. The Ivory Coast international was an ever-present form the Light Blues' last season as he cored six goals in 54 matches for the club and is said to be attracting interest from Besiktas and David Moyes at Everton this summer. Diomande initially arrived at Ibrox in January 2024 in a loan deal that included an obligation to buy, with Rangers paying Nordsjaelland £4million for his services six months later. And Rangers' new owners 49ers Enterprises could look to turn a profit on the midfielder with Aspor reporting the Scottish Premiership side have rejected a €7.5m (£6.4million) offer from the Istanbul side. The Black Eagles are "expected to come in with an improved offer for the player" with talks said to be ongoing. Besiktas are hopeful they can finalise a deal "shortly." While the likes of Diomande and Hamza Igamane are attracting big-money interest this summer, John Souttar is also attracting interest after entering the final year of his contract. Trabzonspor are seriously interested in signing him this summer. Record Sport understands the Turkish outfit are preparing to weigh in with a £850,000 bid and a serious upgrade on his current Gers contract, which expires in 12 months' time. But Fotomac report that the Turkish side are in no rush to seal a deal - which could be good news for Russell Martin with the Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos just around the corner. It is claimed that the club see a deal as "difficult' with the Premiership side keen to keep the Scotland international and a transfer is "not a priority" at this stage of the window. Rangers are also reportedly eyeing up a move for former Chelsea defender Xavier Mbuyamba - who could act as a successor for Souttar should he leave Glasgow. Elf Voetbal claim that the Ibrox side could land the 23-year-old for as little as £850k should they make their move. 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 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.
Al-Ahram Weekly
7 days ago
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Leipzig signs Ivory Coast youth international Yan Diomande - Africa
The club is also reportedly close to finalizing deals for Serbia midfielder Andrija Maksimović and Belgium winger Johan Bakayoko. The 18-year-old Diomande signed a contract through June 2030, the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday. Diomande spent just one season at Leganés after moving from Florida-based club AS Frenzi. He made his league debut against Real Madrid and scored two goals in 10 La Liga appearances for Leganés but couldn't prevent its relegation at the end of the season. 'He's a left winger with outstanding pace, strong dribbling, athleticism and a real eye for goal. On top of that, he never gives up on a ball and plays with great team spirit. With these qualities, he fits perfectly into the type of football we want to play this season,' Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer said. Leipzig, which missed out on European qualification last season, was also expected to complete the signings of Maksimović and Bakayoko from Red Star Belgrade and PSV Eindhoven, respectively. Yussuf Poulsen, who joined Leipzig when it was still in Germany's third division in 2013, has left for promoted Hamburger SV. Other players, including Benjamin Šeško and Loïs Openda, are also candidates to leave. Leipzig was founded in 2009 when energy drinks manufacturer Red Bull bought and rebranded fifth-tier club SSV Markranstädt and financed its rise through the lower divisions. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Hamilton Spectator
7 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Leipzig signs Ivory Coast youth international Yan Diomande with more arrivals expected
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig has signed Ivory Coast youth international Yan Diomande from Spanish second-division team Leganés. The club is also reportedly close to finalizing deals for Serbia midfielder Andrija Maksimović and Belgium winger Johan Bakayoko. The 18-year-old Diomande signed a contract through June 2030, the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday. Diomande spent just one season at Leganés after moving from Florida-based club AS Frenzi. He made his league debut against Real Madrid and scored two goals in 10 La Liga appearances for Leganés but couldn't prevent its relegation at the end of the season. 'He's a left winger with outstanding pace, strong dribbling, athleticism and a real eye for goal. On top of that, he never gives up on a ball and plays with great team spirit. With these qualities, he fits perfectly into the type of football we want to play this season,' Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer said. Leipzig, which missed out on European qualification last season, was also expected to complete the signings of Maksimović and Bakayoko from Red Star Belgrade and PSV Eindhoven, respectively. Yussuf Poulsen, who joined Leipzig when it was still in Germany's third division in 2013, has left for promoted Hamburger SV. Other players, including Benjamin Šeško and Loïs Openda, are also candidates to leave. Leipzig was founded in 2009 when energy drinks manufacturer Red Bull bought and rebranded fifth-tier club SSV Markranstädt and financed its rise through the lower divisions. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Leipzig signs Ivory Coast youth international Yan Diomande with more arrivals expected
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig has signed Ivory Coast youth international Yan Diomande from Spanish second-division team Leganés. The club is also reportedly close to finalizing deals for Serbia midfielder Andrija Maksimović and Belgium winger Johan Bakayoko. Advertisement The 18-year-old Diomande signed a contract through June 2030, the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday. Diomande spent just one season at Leganés after moving from Florida-based club AS Frenzi. He made his league debut against Real Madrid and scored two goals in 10 La Liga appearances for Leganés but couldn't prevent its relegation at the end of the season. 'He's a left winger with outstanding pace, strong dribbling, athleticism and a real eye for goal. On top of that, he never gives up on a ball and plays with great team spirit. With these qualities, he fits perfectly into the type of football we want to play this season,' Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer said. Leipzig, which missed out on European qualification last season, was also expected to complete the signings of Maksimović and Bakayoko from Red Star Belgrade and PSV Eindhoven, respectively. Advertisement Yussuf Poulsen, who joined Leipzig when it was still in Germany's third division in 2013, has left for promoted Hamburger SV. Other players, including Benjamin Šeško and Loïs Openda, are also candidates to leave. Leipzig was founded in 2009 when energy drinks manufacturer Red Bull bought and rebranded fifth-tier club SSV Markranstädt and financed its rise through the lower divisions. ___ AP soccer: The Associated Press
San Francisco Chronicle
7 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Leipzig signs Ivory Coast youth international Yan Diomande with more arrivals expected
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig has signed Ivory Coast youth international Yan Diomande from Spanish second-division team Leganés. The club is also reportedly close to finalizing deals for Serbia midfielder Andrija Maksimović and Belgium winger Johan Bakayoko. The 18-year-old Diomande signed a contract through June 2030, the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday. Diomande spent just one season at Leganés after moving from Florida-based club AS Frenzi. He made his league debut against Real Madrid and scored two goals in 10 La Liga appearances for Leganés but couldn't prevent its relegation at the end of the season. 'He's a left winger with outstanding pace, strong dribbling, athleticism and a real eye for goal. On top of that, he never gives up on a ball and plays with great team spirit. With these qualities, he fits perfectly into the type of football we want to play this season,' Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer said. Leipzig, which missed out on European qualification last season, was also expected to complete the signings of Maksimović and Bakayoko from Red Star Belgrade and PSV Eindhoven, respectively. Yussuf Poulsen, who joined Leipzig when it was still in Germany's third division in 2013, has left for promoted Hamburger SV. Other players, including Benjamin Šeško and Loïs Openda, are also candidates to leave. Leipzig was founded in 2009 when energy drinks manufacturer Red Bull bought and rebranded fifth-tier club SSV Markranstädt and financed its rise through the lower divisions. ___
