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BBC News
19-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Rangers kick out Diomande offer
Rangers have rejected Besiktas' initial offer of £6.5m for midfielder Mohamed Diomande, with negotiations "ongoing". (Aspor, external - in Turkish)Free agent Luuk de Jong, the 34-year-old forward who has been linked with Rangers, is no longer listed as PSV Eindhoven's number nine. (Daily Record), external
Yahoo
15-07-2025
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- Yahoo
USMNT star Ricardo Pepi awarded storied No. 9 shirt at PSV for 2025-26 season
FBL-EUR-C1-EINDHOVEN-SHAKHTAR WHAT HAPPENED? PSV Eindhoven announced that American striker Ricardo Pepi will wear the club's storied No. 9 shirt for the upcoming season. The 22-year-old striker, who joined PSV in 2023 for €9 million from FC Augsburg, assumes the number previously worn by club captain Luuk de Jong, signaling a significant vote of confidence from manager Peter Bosz in the young American's future. Advertisement The number was also previously worn by Brazilian icons Romario and Ronaldo, as well as Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert during their time at the club. WHAT PSV POSTED THE BIGGER PICTURE Pepi's elevation to PSV's iconic No. 9 comes after an impressive 2024-25 campaign in which he scored 17 goals in 28 appearances across all competitions before a knee injury ended his season prematurely in January. The American has steadily developed since arriving in the Netherlands, transforming from a promising talent into a consistent goalscorer. WHAT'S NEXT? Pepi faces the challenge of returning to full fitness following his knee injury as he prepares for preseason training with PSV.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Rangers consider bringing Windass back
Former Rangers attacker linked with return to Ibrox, forward agrees Celtic move and wingers near Hearts moves... Rangers are considering a move to take Josh Windass back to Ibrox, but Coventry City, Derby County and Norwich City are also admirers of the 31-year-old Sheffield Wednesday forward and there is further interest from Germany. (Sheffield Star) Advertisement Ajax, Mainz and Rangers are monitoring Thierno Ballo and have made enquiries about the 23-year-old Austria winger from Wolfsberger. (Florian Plettenberg on X) Forward Luuk de Jong, 34, has returned to training at PSV Eindhoven amid links with Rangers. (De Telegraaf via Daily Record) Kawasaki Frontale striker Shin Yamada has agreed a £1.5m transfer to Celtic and the 25-year-old will arrive in Scotland after Japan face South Korea on 15 July. (Sports Hochi via Herald - subscription required) Nice are closing in on the signing of Rapid Vienna winger Isak Jansson, for whom Celtic had made an enquiry but decided was too expensive, after the clubs agreed a fee of £9m for the 23-year-old Swede. (Sky Sports) Advertisement Celtic have been offered renewed hope of signing Michel-Ange Balikwisha, who was targeted by the Scottish champions in January, after the 24-year-old forward missed Royal Antwerp's training session amid transfer negotiations. (GVA via Daily Record) Johnny Kenny is keen to sign a new Celtic deal, but the 22-year-old striker, for whom an offer from Bolton Wanderers was rejected, is also happy to then head out on loan if that is what manager Brendan Rodgers wants. (Herald - subscription required) West Bromwich Albion are hoping to sign Jeffrey Schlupp after the 32-year-old left-back was released by Crystal Palace following his loan to Celtic. (Football Insider) Girona will only sell 26-year-old out-of-favour former Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski, who has been linked with Celtic, Freiburg and Hamburg, if they bring in another striker this summer. (AS) Advertisement Scott Allan, formerly of Celtic and Hibernian, has joined SPFL newcomers East Kilbride's coaching staff. (Sun) Hibernian head coach David Gray has warned top transfer target Nectar Triantis that the Easter Road club have multiple targets for the key role in central midfield as the 22-year-old contemplates his future with Sunderland after last season's loan in Leith. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required) The Hibs boss is looking for "the right type of player" to enhance his squad before the summer transfer window closes. (Scotsman - subscription required) Meanwhile, Gray hopes having taken Lewis Miller and Elie Youan off with knocks quickly in the friendly win over Essen will have protected the Hibernian duo from more serious injuries. (Sun) Advertisement Heart of Midlothian head coach Derek McInnes has revealed Sabah Kerjota will be in Edinburgh this week to complete a £120,000 transfer from Sambenedettese along with fellow winger Pierre Landry Kabore from Narva Trans. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required) Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland, 29, will continue as Hearts captain after agreeing a new contract. (Scotsman - subscription required) Angus Gunn is in talks with Saudi Pro League club Al-Khaleej after the Scotland goalkeeper's release by Norwich City, while Everton have also been linked with the 29-year-old. (Al-Youm via Daily Record) Manager Steven Presley, 33, wants Dundee to ease the burden on forward and captain Simon Murray. (Courier - subscription required) Advertisement Latvia centre-back Daniels Balodis, the 27-year-old who left St Johnstone this summer, is set to sign for Tatran Presov in Slovakia despite interest from St Mirren. (Daily Record) Defender Richard King has been in training with St Mirren following his move from Cavalier but is unlikely to feature in Saturday's Scottish League Cup meeting with Arbroath. (Herald - subscription required) Former Celtic, Dundee United, Motherwell and St Mirren forward Tony Watt, 31, has joined Partick Thistle on a two-year deal. (Sun)
BBC News
27-06-2025
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- BBC News
De Jong open to Rangers move
Out of contract at Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven striker Luuk de Jong, 34, would be "open" to joining Rangers. (De Telegraaf via Daily Record, external)Rangers are waiting for Lille to bid for Hamza Igamane - but the Morocco striker is keen on a move to France. (Daily Record), externalDor Turgeman has told Maccabi Tel Aviv he wants a move to Rangers amid rising interest in the Israel striker. (One, external - in Hebrew)Rangers are keen to land Liverpool left-back Owen Beck but any move could depend on Ridvan Yilmaz being sold. (Daily Record), externalCzech winger Vaclav Cerny, who spent last season on loan at Rangers, has been told he is up for sale by Wolfsburg after talks with their new manager Paul Simonis. (The Herald, external - subscription required)Read Friday's transfer gossip in full.
BBC News
27-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Serie A club make approach for Celtic's Kuhn
Serie A side make approach for Celtic winger, an out-of-contract former Barcelona striker is interested in a move to Rangers, and Josh Mulligan is on the move... 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), externalOut of contract at Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven striker Luuk de Jong, 34, would be "open" to joining Rangers. (De Telegraaf via Daily Record, external)Rangers are waiting for Lille to bid for Hamza Igamane - but the Morocco striker is keen on a move to France. (Daily Record), externalDor Turgeman has told Maccabi Tel Aviv he wants a move to Rangers amid rising interest in the Israel striker. (One, external - in Hebrew)Celtic have rejected a £500,000 bid from Bolton for Irish striker Johnny Kenny. (Daily Record), externalHibernian are set to win the race to sign Dundee's Josh Mulligan (Fabrizio Romano), are keen on Degerfors winger Elias Pihlstrom but Dutch clubs PEC Zwolle and FC Utrecht are also interested in the 18-year-old Swede. (Kt-Kuriren & FotbollDirekt via Daily Record, external)Rangers are keen to land Liverpool left-back Owen Beck but any move could depend on Ridvan Yilmaz being sold. (Daily Record), externalDerby and Wrexham are also keen on Owen Beck, with Liverpool opening new contract talks with the 22-year-old with a view to sending him out on loan next season. (Football Insider), externalBirmingham City have opened talks with Rangers over a permanent deal for defender Ben Davies, who was on loan with the League One champions last season. (Birmingham World), 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), externalCzech winger Vaclav Cerny, who spent last season on loan at Rangers, has been told he is up for sale by Wolfsburg after talks with their new manager Paul Simonis. (The Herald, external - subscription required)Kilmarnock are about to re-sign Kyle Magennis after the midfielder, who has been at Rugby Park for the past two seasons, cut short a trial period at Dundee. (Daily Record), external
