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Scotsman
3 days ago
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- Scotsman
Rangers eye-up £9m-rated ace, Celtic exit ‘undecided', £55.6m mega deal
The latest Scottish football transfer news on Monday morning - including the latest rumours surrounding Rangers, Celtic, Hibs and beyond. 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... Here is the latest Scottish football transfer news and gossip on Monday morning, including the latest rumours surrounding Rangers, Celtic, Hibs and beyond. Ross MacIver was on target for Falkirk at the weekend in the Premier Sports Cup. | (Photo: Michael Gillen) Falkirk hitman in demand Falkirk are facing a battle to hang onto striker Ross MacIver this month, with 'several' clubs in both England and Scotland keeping tabs on the 26-year-old. The Inverness-born forward was on the scoresheet in the 7-0 thrashing of Brechin City at the weekend, as the Bairns began their Premier Sports Cup campaign in blistering fashion, but has struggled for regular game-time over the past season at the Falkirk Stadium. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad According to a report from The Daily Record, clubs are now ready to make an official enquiry for the player, who scored 14 goals for the club as they won promotion from Scottish League One during the 2023/24 season. Hibs remain interested in bringing back Sunderland midfielder Nectarios Triantis to Easter Road next season. | SNS Group Hibs wait for midfielder Hibs head coach David Gray will need to remain patient in his search to bring Nectar Triantis back to Easter Road this month after Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris revealed that he wanted to assess the 22-year-old midfielder in pre-season training. The Australian was a revelation in the capital last season as Hibs secured an impressive third-placed finish, and Gray is hoping to be able to bring the 22-year-old back to the club on a permanent deal this summer. Triantis was part of the Black Cats squad that beat South Shields 4-0 at the weekend in the club's opening pre-season game, coming off the bench to play in the second-half at the 1st Cloud Arena, with head coach Le Bris quizzed about the player's future pre-match. 'Some of them need game time but if it's not possible for the squad in the Premier League it's not necessary to stay here,' said Le Bris. 'We'll decide early. For Nectar, he had a good season last season. He played well on loan. It's the same for everyone, let's use these two first weeks to understand where they are exactly. Then we will decide for everyone.' Viktor Gyökeres is closing in on a move to Arsenal this summer. | Getty Images Arsenal close in on £55.6m monster deal Arsenal are believed to closing in on one of the biggest deals of the summer window, after striking up an agreement with Sporting CP for the signing of Victor Gyökeres. The Swedish striker, who bagged 39-goals in Liga Portugal last season, failed to turn up for pre-season training at Estádio José Alvalade last week amid frustration at the club blocking a move to the Emirates. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad However, the two clubs have now said to be 'close to agreeing' a deal of €63.5million (approximately £55.6million) plus €10million in add-ons. The ex-Coventry City striker's agents have have landed in London this morning in order to discuss to final details of the move, with the player due to travel to England soon to complete medical tests shortly afterwards, as per a report from transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. Brendan Rodgers celebrates with Yang last season. | SNS Group Celtic exit 'undecided' Celtic could be set to lose South Korea international Hyunjun Yang this month after the 23-year-old 'signalled his intention' to explore a move away from Glasgow, as per a report from Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph. The young winger is understood to be in demand, with Legia Warsaw enquiring about the availably of the player earlier this month. Norwich City appear to have moved to the front of the queue for his signature though, after stepping up their interest in Yang over the weekend. The Carrow Road club have ' expressed their interest' in the Celtic ace, who is open to discussing the move to the EFL Championship, though Brendan Rodgers said are 'undecided' on whether to sanction an exit for a player who had 12 goal contributions last season. The Canaries are also said to be in talks to sign Metz winger Pape Diallo. Staying with the Hoops, A-League side Melbourne City are hoping to re-sign winger Marco Tilio for a third time after last season's successful stint on loan at AAMI Park. The Australian outfit are 'exploring' another loan move, but are also open to a permanent deal if conditions can be agreed. The champions signed the young international two summer's ago, but he has failed to make a mark in Glasgow and played on loan at Melbourne since February 2024. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Italian international Salvatore Esposito in action against England. Rangers eye-up £9m-rated ace Rangers head coach Russell Martin is ready to rival a number English Premier League clubs for the signature of Italian international Salvatore Esposito, as he looks to strengthen his midfield options this summer. According to a new report, the Spezia star has attracted interest from Everton, Sunderland, Brighton, Burnley, Brentford, and Fulham this summer, while Celtic have also been linked in recent days following his strong season in Serie B. Compared to fellow Italian midfielder Jorginho, the 24-year-old scored seven goals and assisted a further 10 last season as the Liguria-based club finished third in the Italian second tier. Esposito is rated at around the £9million mark. Staying in Italy, Rangers-linked winger Samuel Ballet has revealed he has 'held talks' with other clubs in recent weeks following rumoured interest from Ibrox.
ITV News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- ITV News
Régis Le Bris: Sunderland's Premier League return ‘impossible to predict'
Régis Le Bris admitted it was 'impossible to predict' Sunderland's promotion to the Premier League when he took over last summer after they beat Sheffield United 2-1 in the Championship play-off final at Wembley. A stoppage-time winner from 19-year-old substitute Tommy Watson put the gloss on a remarkable campaign as they earned a return to the top flight after eight years away. Sunderland's play-off campaign included winning goals in the 89th, 122nd and 95th minute capping off a dramatic change of fortunes for a side who finished 16th last season. 'It was impossible to predict,' Le Bris said. 'They played fantastic football sometimes (last season). Against Southampton they won 5-0, so it was clear that it was possible to play very good football and to be efficient and very dominant. 'But at the same time, they were so inconstant, so my job was to give the methodology to bring this consistency.' It had looked unlikely for much of the play-off final during which the Blades had had the better of Le Bris' side, taking the lead midway through the first half through Tyrese Campbell's clipped finish. VAR denied Chris Wilder's team a second first half goal that would have put them two ahead and cruising back to the Premier League. Harrison Burrows' strike was ruled out with his team-mate Vinicius Sousa judged to have interfered with the view of goalkeeper Anthony Patterson. It gave Sunderland a lifeline that they duly clung on to haul themselves out of the Championship. First Eliezer Mayenda rifled the ball into the roof of the goal to level with 14 minutes to play, before Watson wrote himself into Wearside folklore with his final touch of the ball for the club before departing for Brighton. 'We need talented players, we need strong connections between them," Le Bris added. "I think they deserve this. 'They worked so well together. This game is a good example of the season.'
New Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Le Bris hails Sunderland's 'impossible' promotion to Premier League
London: Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris claimed his side's promotion to the Premier League was "impossible to predict" as they clinched a dramatic 2-1 win against Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final. In his first season in charge, Le Bris revitalised a team that finished 16th last term and led them back to the top-flight after an eight-year absence. Sunderland's promotion was sealed in the most remarkable fashion as Tommy Watson struck in the fifth minute of stoppage-time in the 19-year-old's final appearance before joining Brighton in the close-season. The Black Cats had trailed to Tyrese Campbell's first-half goal at Wembley on Saturday. But Eliezer Mayenda equalised with 14 minutes left before Watson bagged the priceless winner. It was an astonishing twist to the single richest match in world football as Sunderland hit the jackpot with a promotion worth an estimated £200 million (US$270 million) in increased revenue. "It was impossible to predict. Last season Sunderland were so inconstant, so my job was to give the methodology to bring this consistency," Le Bris said. A contentious VAR call denied United a goal that would have put them two up before half-time. Harrison Burrows' strike was ruled out after his team-mate Vini Sousa was judged to have interfered with the view of goalkeeper Anthony Patterson. Sunderland made the most of that escape to book their return to the Premier League for the first time since 2017, ending a bleak period that included four years in League One. "We need talented players, we need strong connections between them. I think they deserve this," said Le Bris, who was a surprise appointment by Sunderland last year after being relegated with French club Lorient. "They worked so well together. This game is a good example of the season." Le Bris added that he had no doubt about including Watson in his squad and throwing him on in the closing stages despite his impending move to Brighton. "It was clear in our mind and in his mind that he is still a Sunderland player and the squad accepted this decision as well, knowing that he's a good player and he can help," he said. United led the Championship at the end of March before suffering a late collapse that allowed Burnley and Leeds to clinch automatic promotion. The Blades have now lost four Championship finals in their history, failing to win promotion from the second and third tier play-offs in 10 attempts. It is the worst play-off record in English football and boss Chris Wilder admitted their latest failure would sting for months. "It's going to take quite a while to get over this one," he said. "We're going to have to suffer and go through the pain. "They're big boys and they've got to get over it if they're going to have decent careers." Wilder was frustrated by the VAR decision that went against his side in the first half, adding: "I don't think the goalkeeper saves it. I don't think he gets anywhere near it."
North Wales Chronicle
24-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Sunderland's return to Premier League ‘impossible to predict'
A stoppage-time winner from 19-year-old substitute Tommy Watson capped a remarkable campaign – in which the French coach has marshalled a side that finished 16th in last season's second tier – as they earned a top-flight return after eight years away. 'It was impossible to predict,' said Le Bris. 'They played fantastic football sometimes (last season). Against Southampton they won 5-0, so it was clear that it was possible to play very good football and to be efficient and very dominant. 'But at the same time, they were so inconstant, so my job was to give the methodology to bring this consistency.' It had looked unlikely for much of a play-off final during which the Blades had had the better of Le Bris' side, taking the lead midway through the first half through Tyrese Campbell's wonderful clipped finish. A contentious VAR call denied Chris Wilder's team the goal that would have put them two ahead and cruising back to the Premier League, from which they were relegated in last place a year ago. You deserve this, Gaffer 🥺 — Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) May 24, 2025 Harrison Burrows' strike was ruled out with his team-mate Vinicius Sousa judged to have interfered with the view of goalkeeper Anthony Patterson. It gave Sunderland a lifeline that they duly clung on to haul themselves out of the Championship, first Eliezer Mayenda rifled the ball unto the roof of the goal to level with 14 minutes to play, before Watson wrote himself into Wearside folklore with his final action for the club before departing for Brighton. Le Bris added: 'We need talented players, we need strong connections between them. I think they deserve this. 'They worked so well together. This game is a good example of the season.' Tommy Watson capped a remarkable campaign with Sunderland's late winner (Nick Potts/PA) Le Bris added that he had no doubt in including Durham-born Watson in his squad and throwing him on with 17 minutes to play at Wembley, despite him having agreed a move to the Amex last month. 'It was clear in our mind and in his mind that he is still a Sunderland player and the squad accepted this decision as well, knowing that he's a good player and he can help,' he said. Blades boss Chris Wilder, whose side led the Championship at the end of March before suffering a late collapse, reflected on a difficult summer ahead for his players. What a way to sign off… 19-year-old Tom Watson earned Sunderland promotion to the Premier League with a 95th minute winner in his final match for the club 🤯 — Premier League (@premierleague) May 24, 2025 'It's going to take quite a while to get over this one,' he said. 'We're going to have to suffer and go through the pain. 'They're big boys and they've got to get over it if they're going to have decent careers.' Of the controversially-disallowed goal in the first half – where Burrows was judged to have unsighted the goalkeeper – Wilder said: 'I don't think the goalkeeper saves it. I don't think he gets anywhere near it.'
eNCA
24-05-2025
- Sport
- eNCA
Le Bris hails Sunderland's 'impossible' promotion to Premier League
LONDON - Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris claimed his side's promotion to the Premier League was "impossible to predict" as they clinched a dramatic 2-1 win against Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final. In his first season in charge, Le Bris revitalised a team that finished 16th last term and led them back to the top-flight after an eight-year absence. Sunderland's promotion was sealed in the most remarkable fashion as Tommy Watson struck in the fifth minute of stoppage time in the 19-year-old's final appearance before joining Brighton in the close season. The Black Cats had trailed to Tyrese Campbell's first-half goal at Wembley on Saturday. But Eliezer Mayenda equalised with 14 minutes left before Watson bagged the priceless winner. It was an astonishing twist to the single richest match in world football as Sunderland hit the jackpot with a promotion worth an estimated £200 million ($270 million) in increased revenue. "It was impossible to predict. Last season, Sunderland were so inconsistent, so my job was to give the methodology to bring this consistency," Le Bris said. A contentious VAR call denied United a goal that would have put them two up before half-time. Harrison Burrows' strike was ruled out after his team-mate Vini Sousa was judged to have interfered with the view of goalkeeper Anthony Patterson. Sunderland made the most of that escape to book their return to the Premier League for the first time since 2017, ending a bleak period that included four years in League One. "We need talented players, we need strong connections between them. I think they deserve this," said Le Bris, who was a surprise appointment by Sunderland last year after being relegated with French club Lorient. "They worked so well together. This game is a good example of the season." Le Bris added that he had no doubt about including Watson in his squad and throwing him on in the closing stages despite his impending move to Brighton. "It was clear in our mind and in his mind that he is still a Sunderland player and the squad accepted this decision as well, knowing that he's a good player and he can help," he said. United led the Championship at the end of March before suffering a late collapse that allowed Burnley and Leeds to clinch automatic promotion. The Blades have now lost four Championship finals in their history, failing to win promotion from the second and third-tier play-offs in 10 attempts. It is the worst play-off record in English football and boss Chris Wilder admitted their latest failure would sting for months. "It's going to take quite a while to get over this one," he said. "We're going to have to suffer and go through the pain. "They're big boys and they've got to get over it if they're going to have decent careers." Wilder was frustrated by the VAR decision that went against his side in the first half, adding: "I don't think the goalkeeper saves it. I don't think he gets anywhere near it." smg/ea
