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Daily Record
5 days ago
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Dor Turgeman to Rangers fee 'agreed' as mega money Dessers 'push' can unlock transfer amid Igamane standoff
The transfer merry-go-round is in motion at Ibrox amid the search for a new striker Rangers have reportedly told Maccabi Tel Aviv they are willing to meeting their asking price for Dor Turgeman. However, a deal is said to be on hold until after the Scottish Premiership side can offload either Cyriel Dessers or Hamza Igamane. Record Sport first revealed the Maccabi Tel Aviv man is a target for the Light Blues as Russell Martin looks to strengthen ahead of a new era at Ibrox. Israeli outlet 5 Sport report that Rangers are "willing to pay" the £5million asking price that Maccabi have placed on the frontman. But he may be facing a nervous wait over his future with Record Spor t revealing that Lille have been spooked by the Light Blues' £15million valuation of Moroccan striker Igamane. The French side are ready to switch their sights to fresh targets - but the departure of last season's top scorer Dessers could also clear a path for a move. AEK Athens remain keen on the Nigeria striker having lodged a £4.5million bid earlier this week. Feyenoord are also said to be keen on a deal for Dessers - but reports in Greece now suggest that AEK are launching a final effort to bring in the frontman. Voira report that a fresh "push" is being prepare to bring in the frontman with the club prepared to raise their offer to apply "pressure" to the Ibrox side. Sport Time claim that the contract that would be handed to Dessers is £1.5million per year but AEK still view him as a "significant" summer target. Earlier this month, Turgeman made it clear that he was hoping to leave Maccabi and take the next step in Europe. He said: "Right now I'm here (at Maccabi). Of course everyone wants to fulfil their dream in Europe and we'll see what happens. I'm ready to take on the next challenge." 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 your phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Scottish Sun
21-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Rangers' pursuit of Dor Turgeman ‘hits major snag' – due to Israel-Iran conflict
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RANGERS' pursuit of Israeli striker Dor Turgeman has been dealt an additional complication due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, a report has claimed. We told you last week how the Ibrox side remain very much in the hunt for £4m-rated striker. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 3 Dor Turgeman in action for Israel Credit: Reuters 3 Dor Turgeman of Israel (L)in action Credit: EPA But talks with Maccabi Tel Aviv appear to have hit an impasse - and a report in Israeli outlet Sport5 claims that's because the ongoing Israel and Iran troubles have caused Maccabi to rethink their transfer policy. Due to the issues with attracting foreign players to their country, instead Champions League qualifying entrants have hiked up transfer values on their stars as they focus on keeping their top Israeli players at the club. That includes Turgeman and Roy Revivo. Revivo, Sport5 claimed, was close to joining Copenhagen, only for the Danes to end up shelving their interest in the player when the escalating transfer cost was deemed to be too prohibitive. Incidentally, Tel Aviv are one of five teams who could face Celtic in a Champions League playoff clash this season. And their efforts to establish and maintain a native core this summer include attempts to keep other key Israeli stars Idan Nahmias, Gabi Kanikovsky and Stan Lemkin. The Ibrox side, meanwhile, are also preparing contract talks with top asset Nico Raskin. New Ibrox boss Russell Martin wants to build his team around the Belgian midfield dynamo. Raskin is approaching the final two years of his current deal — and a growing number of clubs are looking at him. The Belgium international cost £1.75million when arriving from Standard Liege in January 2023 and his value is soaring. Ally McCoist confesses to 'horrendous' epic fail ahead of final day of Rangers legend's charity bike ride Both sporting director Kevin Thelwell and the club's new US owners are determined to construct a far better transfer model. And they recognise there's a need to protect the club's interests while rewarding Raskin with increased terms. 3 Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
18-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Cyriel Dessers Rangers exit deal ‘hits hitch' as Ibrox club desperate for cash to fund Russell Martin's squad rebuild
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RANGERS are fighting to ensure AEK Athens meet their asking price for striker Cyriel Dessers. The 30-year-old is the subject of a potential transfer from Glasgow to the Greek giants. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 1 Cyriel Dessers is on the verge of a move to AEK Athens - but talks have stalled Credit: Getty It's understood the Ibrox club's new American owners have been demanding £5million for his services. And while AEK are keen to land the striker, a report in Greece has claimed the Athens outfit are trying to lower the fee they would have to pay. That's led to a snag in talks, with Gers not willing to budge, reports Sportime. AEK Athens don't want to pay more than £3.8m (€4.5m). That would translate to a net loss for Rangers, who spent £4.5m to land the Nigerian international from Serie A side Cremonese. Naturally, Rangers want to try and make a profit on a player who, while far from perfect, was the team's top scorer last season. The hitch could slow Rangers down in their own pursuit of top targets, with the Light Blues linked to Israeli striker Dor Turgeman and veteran Premier League cult hero Jamie Vardy in recent weeks. Russell Martin is desperate for fresh faces for his summer rebuild and with the club's first Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos just a month away, the new recruitment team led by Kevin Thelwell and Dan Purdy will have to act fast. Dessers' age is a stumbling block and will be a factor when all parties are discussing potential add-ons or sell-on clauses as part of the deal. He has turned into something of a divisive figure at Ibrox despite netting 51 goals in 109 appearances for the club. Tom Stoltman wants Rangers paint job Meanwhile, Gers are hopeful of securing the signatures of winger Kwame Poku from Peterborough and full-back Max Aarons from Bournemouth. Poku, 23, would be joining on a Bosman deal for a cross-border development fee in the region of £250,000 while Aarons is understood to be under consideration as a loan option. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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Dor Turgeman has told Rangers he is 'ready' for transfer as Russell Martin sees summer masterplan come alive
Dor Turgeman has told Rangers he is 'ready' for transfer as Russell Martin sees summer masterplan come alive Top target Dor Turgeman has told Rangers he is "ready" to become one of Russell Martin's first signings. Record Sport revealed that sporting director Kevin Thelwell has placed the £4million-rated Maccabi Tel Aviv striker on the shopping list while the striker is on international duty with Israel. Advertisement The 21-year-old netted 20 goals for Maccabi this season on their way to the title - and can count new Ibrox boss Martin among his admirers after he previously tried to sign the attacker while he was at Southampton. READ MORE: Conor Coady to Rangers transfer talks opened with Leicester as one decision set to clear route to Ibrox READ MORE: 6 surging Rangers transfer headlines that go beyond Coady and Turgeman as £20m vision faces strict timeline Rangers are on high alert to do a deal alongside clubs in Italy and Spain with Maccabi reportedly open to allowing their prize asset to leave this summer. Advertisement After helping his club secure the title last term, Turgeman has declared the time is right for him to move to another league in Europe. He told Sport 5: "I feel great and very happy. I don't remember when this season started, but in the end we did it (won the league) like men. "Obviously I would have preferred to win without pressure, but it's much sweeter when it's hard and I'm proud of everyone who was here this season. "You could have scored more individually, but I'm happy that I'm the team's top scorer. "Right now I'm here (at Maccabi). Of course everyone wants to fulfil their dream in Europe and we'll see what happens. I'm ready to take on the next challenge." Israel's Dor Turgeman, left, is tackled by Estonia's Marten Kuusk The forward has carried his impressive domestic form into the end of season internationals. Advertisement He bagged an assist for strike partner Dan Biton to draw his side level against Estonia just eight minutes after falling behind. It proved the catalyst in a comeback win with Biton grabbing his second before a Mohammad Abu Fani penalty in the final moments made share of the points. Rangers are also ramping up their interest in Conor Coady, with Record Sport exclusively revealing that contact has been made with Leicester City over a move. Boss Martin has already revealed he hopes to see some new faces in before pre-season begins at Auchenhowie on June 23, with next month's crucial Champions League second qualifying phase just around the corner. Advertisement He said following his appointment: "The focus has to be on assessing the group as much as we possibly can and making sure that we understand - which we have a good understanding of already - what areas we really need to strengthen in, and giving other people a chance as well. "Hopefully by then we will some new recruits to help the group, but I am also conscious that I want to give some really good players a chance. "People always surprise you in football so I'm open to that and being surprised. "I'm looking forward to that and really seeing what the players can do, I know they haven't had a lot of time off so hopefully they will be in a good place physically and ready to crack on.' 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
13-06-2025
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Conor Coady to Rangers transfer talks opened with Leicester as one decision set to clear route to Ibrox
Conor Coady to Rangers transfer talks opened with Leicester as one decision set to clear route to Ibrox Rangers have opened talks with Leicester City over a move for Conor Coady. Record Sport broke the story on Friday and now the Light Blues have asked about his availability. Rangers sporting director Kevin Thelwell is a big fan of the England international and previously signed him for Everton. The Ibrox side has now asked to see if a deal can be struck. Advertisement READ MORE: The new Rangers recruit flying under the Russell Martin radar but will feel the same pressure soon enough READ MORE: Dor Turgeman has told Rangers he is 'ready' for transfer as Russell Martin sees summer masterplan come alive The 32-year-old still has a year left on his contract at Leicester but will have to take a cut after their relegation to the Championship. The situation is further complicated as there remains a major question mark over the long-term future of Leicester City boss Ruud van Nistelrooy. The Foxes will want to cut their wage bill and it depends if Coady is one that they would want to move on or keep to spearhead their push to get back to the Premier League. Advertisement Rangers wouldn't be able to get near his current wages but could offer a long-term deal and the chance to compete for trophies and European football. Rangers have also made Israeli international Dor Turgeman a top target. Record Sport revealed that Thelwell had also targeted the £4million-rated Maccabi Tel Aviv striker. Israel forward Dor Turgeman -Credit:AFP via Getty Images Turgeman is currently away with Israel on international duty but Thelwell is pushing ahead on that front also. Rangers are ready to free up funds by letting Dutch defender Robin Propper return to Twente Enschede. New Rangers boss Russell Martin is also a long-term fan of his former Swansea defender Harry Darling. Advertisement The centre half is set to become a free agent and has a string of options but the Ibrox side aren't currently in the fight. 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.
