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Belfast Telegraph
12 hours ago
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- Belfast Telegraph
Rangers and Northern Ireland goalkeeper set to link up with ex-Celtic manager in loan switch
The Rangers goalkeeper is expected to the Scottish Championship on a season-long loan. The Glasgow club believe the Donaghadee teenager will benefit from the first team experience he is expected to receive at The Pars. Munn joined the Gers from Glentoran in 2022, making his first team debut in 5-0 win over Fraserburgh in the Scottish Cup earlier this year. He is under contract at Ibrox until 2028. The 19 year-old has represented Northern Ireland at U17, U19 and U21 level. His father Jon Munn was a talented Amateur League goalkeeper, spending the majority of his career with Millisle outfit Abbey Villa with a brief stint in the Irish League with Ards. Ex-Celtic boss and Northern Ireland midfielder Neil Lennon was appointed manager of Dunfermline in March, signing a fresh two-year contract in May after helping the Pars avoid relegation to the third tier.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Rangers star Hamza Igamane becomes ‘priority target' for club set to cash in on their £20m striker
RENNES could turn to Hamza Igamane as a replacement for Kyogo Furuhashi. The French side have joined the race for the Rangers striker. 3 Rennes have entered the race for Hamza Igamane Credit: Getty 3 Former PSG kid Arnaud Kalimuendo could leave Rennes this summer for big money Credit: Alamy 3 Ex-Celtic star Kyogo has already left the French club Credit: Alamy Light Blues chiefs want £15million for the Moroccan frontman, with interest hotting up across Europe. Rennes are believed to be looking for a new hitman, as they aim to improve on last season's 12th-placed finish in Ligue 1. They have already sold ex-Celtic striker Kyogo to Birmingham after his miserable spell in France. Boss Habib Beye would love to bring in Igamane, 22, to kick-start his side. Reports in France claim he's become a 'priority target' for the club. Now they are set to lose fellow striker, £20m-rated Arnaud Kalimuendo, with Tottenham and Villarreal targeting the frontman. Lille had agreed terms with Igamane, but there was no official bid. It's believed they are refusing to meet Gers' hefty asking price. Igamane scored 16 goals for Rangers last season following his £1.7m move from FAR Rabat. Everton boss David Moyes has been credited with interest in the hitman for months — and reports in the Netherlands claim Robin van Persie's Feyenoord are also keeping tabs on the situation. Sir Sean Connery's secret £1 MILLION investment in Rangers revealed Italian side Udinese have reportedly made intitial contact with Gers, too. Fellow striker Cyriel Dessers was expected to join AEK Athens weeks ago, but the clubs can't agree a fee. The Greeks bid £4m, with Gers holding out for £5m. Both Dessers and Igamane are set to be in the Rangers squad as the Champions League qualifiers get underway tomorrow night. The Light Blues host Greek giants Panathinaikos in the first leg of their second qualifying round tie at Ibrox. Having both been slightly behind the rest of the group in pre-season preparations, both strikers got minutes during the Gers' behind closed doors friendly win over Hamilton on Saturday. The Light Blues won the encounter 2-0 with Danilo grabbing both goals. The Brazilian striker has been staking his claim to lead the line against Panathinaikos after finding a good run of scoring form. He also scored one and assisted three goals in a 4-1 win over Dunfermline during the week just gone, having also netted against Barnsley the previous weekend. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Ex-Celtic star lands major role at Manchester City as he takes up key position on Pep Guardiola's coaching staff
He's also coached at the Hoops as well as playing WORLD TOURE Ex-Celtic star lands major role at Manchester City as he takes up key position on Pep Guardiola's coaching staff MANCHESTER CITY have confirmed Kolo Toure as a permanent fixture of Pep Guardiola's coaching staff. The former Celtic defender has landed the gig full-time after a successful stint at the Club World Cup. Advertisement 3 Kolo Toure (left) has joined Pep Guardiola's coaching staff Credit: Alamy 3 He's landed the gig on a full time basis Credit: PA 3 Toure ended his playing career with Celtic Credit: AP:Associated Press Toure, 44, had been working with Man City's academy squad before being named an assistant coach alongside Guardiola for the showpiece event in the United States last month. While City's competition was shockingly ended at the last 16 stage by Saudi club Al-Hilal, it seems like Toure has done more than enough to impress. That's because the club have now confirmed him in the permanent role of assistant coach. Toure was an English Premier League winner with Man City as a player back in 2012. Advertisement He was a £14million signing from Arsenal in 2009 and went on to spend four years at the Etihad. Toure had also won the league title during his stint with the Gunners and had a three-year spell at Liverpool after his time with City too. The former Ivory Coast defender, capped 120 times for his country, finished his playing career with Celtic in the 2016/17 season. Brendan Rodgers took him to Parkhead having also worked with him at Liverpool. Advertisement Toure spent just the one season with Celtic, making 20 appearances across all competitions as the Hoops won the treble. He wasn't offered a new contract but made a quickfire return to the club. Incoming Celtic signing Shin Yamada wipes away tears as he bids emotional farewell to Kawasaki Frontale in Japan After announcing his retirement in September 2017, he took up a coaching role with the Celts. When Rodgers controversially quit the club to join Leicester City in February 2019, Toure followed him to the King Power Stadium. Advertisement Toure went out on his own as a manager in November 2022. He was appointed Wigan boss on a three-and-a-half-year contract but endured a disastrous spell in charge. Toure was sacked after just two months in the role with the Latics rock bottom of the Championship table. They'd failed to win any of Toure's nine matches in charge. Advertisement But now things are certainly looking up with his new role with one of the world's biggest clubs. Hailing the appointment, City's director of football Hugo Viana said: "We're delighted to permanently add Kolo to our first team coaching staff. "Not only does he bring his immensely precious experience at football's elite level, but he also has a deep connection with Manchester City and a deep knowledge of the club. "We've also been hugely impressed with his work and success with our Under-18s, and by adding him into our senior staff permanently, this will only strengthen the transition for players in our academy into the first team. Advertisement "As we already saw throughout his time with Pep Guardiola, Pep Lijnders and James French this summer, his massive personality of optimism and positivity is hugely infectious and we're already looking forward to his work moving forward." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The National
15-07-2025
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- The National
Rangers confirm Djeidi Gassama transfer as Martin 'excited'
The Ibrox club had everything in place for the transfer of the winger from Sheffield Wednesday, but the financial situation at his former club caused a slight delay. However, he has now been announced as a Rangers player ahead of next week's Champions League qualifying first leg against Panathinaikos, singing a four-year contract. Gassama had already been introduced to, and trained with, his new teammates at St George's Park last week. Read more: Russell Martin details his stance on Rangers signing a goalkeeper Ex-Celtic manager fires 'strong' Rangers warning to Panathinaikos Rangers manager Russell Martin said: 'We are very excited to bring Djeidi to the club. He is certainly an exciting player who will get supporters on the edge of their seats, and I believe he will add an extra dimension to our attack with his qualities. "He is hungry to improve as a player and, most importantly, is desperate to pull on the Rangers jersey and help deliver success to the club." Gassama said: "I am very happy to be here and to join the club. I am very excited to start with my new club, it is a club with a lot of history, and I am very happy. "This is a big club, and I need that for my next level and I think it can help me progress."
Yahoo
11-07-2025
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- Yahoo
West Brom hit kid signs Motherwell loan deal
Motherwell have landed highly-rated young striker Eseosa Sule on a season-long loan deal from West Bromwich Albion. The 19-year-old former Celtic kid signed a long-term deal at the Hawthornes, before being sent back up to Scotland. Advertisement Sule goes into the squad for tomorrow's friendly against Carlisle on Tuesday, and their Premier Sports Cup opener at Clyde on Saturday. Sule told the club's website: "I'm excited for this move. The chance to get regular first-team minutes was an opportunity I couldn't say no to. "This move makes sense. Being from the area, I know the club and what it means to the supporters. Sule goes into Motherwell's squad for their friendly against Carlisle United on Tuesday -Credit:Getty Images READ MORE: Ex-Celtic and West Brom kid could be on his way to Motherwell READ MORE: Motherwell boss praises training camp despite FC Twente defeat "Many players have come here, and it has helped their development. I hope to the next player to experience that." Advertisement Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou said: "He's a young forward with very interesting attributes. His speed, athleticism and ball-striking are all impressive. "Growing up not far from here, he already has a strong link to the area, which has enabled him to settle in very fast. "He is a positive, energetic and eager young man who possesses great potential, and we really look forward to developing him into a very valuable and game-decisive player for the team."
