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Glasgow Times
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Djurgarden boss on Celtic-linked Keita Kosugi speculation
Celtic was reportedly interested in the Japanese defender at the end of last month. With Greg Taylor on the brink of joining Greek team PAOK, Brendan Rodgers needs back-up for the returning Kieran Tierney, and Kosugi could be a potential option. Jani Honkavaara, the manager of the Swedish top-flight side, said [Sportbladet via RecordSport]: "There have been rumours all along. Read more: "When we had a good season in Europe, there was a lot of interest. "He's a good player and if we lose him we have to find a replacement. "We've sold for quite a lot of money. "I hope we can spend some money too." The 19-year-old helped Djurgården reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Conference League last season, where they were ultimately defeated by Chelsea. He has established himself as a regular with Djurgarden, who currently sit ninth in the Allsvenskan, 12 games into the 2025 campaign. Kosugi's move to Sweden was just over a year ago.
The National
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The National
Celtic target's boss addresses transfer speculation
It was reported at the end of last month that the Parkhead club are one of a number of sides interested in a move for the Japanese defender. With Greg Taylor on the brink of joining Greek outfit PAOK, Brendan Rodgers needs back-up for the returning Kieran Tierney, and Kosugi could be a potential option. Read more: He plies his trade with Swedish top-flight side Djurgarden. Their manager, Honkavaara, recently addressed the transfer interest in his left back: "There have been rumours all along," he said of Kosugi [Sportbladet via RecordSport]. "When we had a good season in Europe, there was a lot of interest. "He's a good player, and if we lose him, we have to find a replacement. "We've sold for quite a lot of money. I hope we can spend some money too. We'll see how it goes. It's been good money, but now maybe it's time to build something." Kosugi helped Djurgarden reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Conference League last season, where they were ultimately defeated by Chelsea, who went on to win the competition. The 19-year-old only moved to Sweden just over a year ago, but has established himself as a regular with Djurgarden. His team currently sit ninth in the Allsvenskan, 12 games into the 2025 campaign.
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Serie A side make approach for Kuhn
Serie A club Como have made an approach to Celtic over a possible deal for winger Nicolas Kuhn. (Sky Italia), externalContrary to reports in Germany, RB Leipzig have not firmed up their interest in Nicolas Kuhn, with Celtic yet to receive any bids for the 25-year-old. (Daily Record), externalCeltic have rejected a £500,000 bid from Bolton for Irish striker Johnny Kenny. (Daily Record), externalGreek side PAOK Salonika look to have won the race to sign left-back Greg Taylor, who is a free agent after leaving Celtic. (Daily Record), external
Scottish Sun
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Greg Taylor spotted on sunshine holiday with Celtic star and playing keepy-uppies on a speedboat as he mulls over future
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GREG TAYLOR doesn't seem to be letting the uncertainty over his future affect him as he does keepy-uppies on a SPEEDBOAT The Scotland star is out of contract at Celtic - with the likes of PAOK and FC Copenhagen vying for his services. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 3 Greg Taylor and Luke McCowan and their partners chill out on a speedboat Credit: Instagram/lauraaaataylor 3 Greg Taylor shows off his skills Credit: Instagram/lauraaaataylor 3 Luke McCowan and Greg Taylor Credit: Instagram/Gregtaylor12 But he's making good use of his downtime by hanging out with childhood pal and current Hoops star Luke McCowan and their repsective partners over in Formentera. Taylor and McCowan are childhood pals from Inverclyde who went on to be reunited in the Hoops first team. And in the video shared on his wife Laura's Instagram, Taylor is displayed showing off his skills in the Balearic island and fans are loving it. Taylor's future is one of the longest-running transfer sagas of the season, with the player choosing to move on just as Kieran Tierney returns. Greek side PAOK looked to be among the frontrunners for his signature. But media there claimed earlier this week that talks with the ex-Kilmarnock ace had frozen. And that could now open the door for Copenhagen, who can offer Taylor the prospect of a potential quickfire return to Champions League football. The Danes regained the Superliga title after pipping Hibs' Europa League opponents Midtjylland to top spot by a single point and will now enter the competition in the second qualifying round. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The Herald Scotland
17-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Celtic flop could be joined by ex-teammate after Euro move
Kenny spent six months on loan at the Hoops during the 2021 season and it was an unsuccessful spell, with Rangers running away with the title and the Englishman failing to impress. Overall, he made 16 appearances in the green and white during what was a massively underwhelming campaign, the only time since 2010 the club haven't finished top of the league. This was despite Kenny have previously had a productive loan with Schalke and it was a return to Germany that helped kickstart his career again. Read more: He was a regular in the Bundesliga during his first season and also in the second tier in the two campaigns that followe. But, with his contract at an end, he will now head to Greece for a new adventure. The 28-year-old could be joined by former Hoops teammate Greg Taylor. The left-back is still weighing up PAOK's offer. He was believed to be close to joining them last week but Danish giants Copenhagen are reportedly trying to hijack that move.
