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Daily Record
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Rangers get Hamza Igamane transfer ruling from the Jury as Lawrence Shankland told exact move he must make
1) Hamza Igamane looks to be on his way out of Rangers with Lille set to bid. What should be an acceptable fee for Rangers to let him go and why? SCOTT McDERMOTT If Rangers are offered anything more than £10 million for Igamane, they have to take it after paying just £1.5 million a year ago. It's tough for fans to see a prodigious talent leave early but that's the player trading model the club needs to adopt. ANDY NEWPORT: Anything north of £15 million would represent a fantastic return for Rangers. The kid has huge potential but there are still a few rough edges needing polished that will prevent him reaching record numbers money-wise. Gers should certainly get a hefty return on the £1.5m he cost. SCOTT BURNS: The talk is that any bid would be in excess of £10 million. If that is the case it is good money for a player who has only been here a season. It would also be a decent return on a striker that cost just £1.5 million. 2) Benjamin Ngren has checked in at Celtic for £1.7 million. What will he add to Brendan Rodgers' side and how big a player do you expect him to be at Parkhead this term? SCOTT McD: He'll add skill, penetration and a goal threat to Celtic's already dangerous attack. Ngren fits the profile of players the club normally target, develop and sell on for a profit. He's already made the step up to international football with Sweden and he could be a key man for Rodgers this season. ANDY: He's another exciting talent. Signing the right winger will relieve some of the concern floating around Parkhead right now as clubs circle in on Nicolas Kuhn. Nygren has shown already that he's comfortable at international level and will add that experience to Celtic's Champions League ambitions. SCOTT B: I think with uncertainty over Nicolas Kuhn then he will get an early chance to stake a claim. He could nail down the right wing slot and certainly has a decent enough pedigree to do it. 3) Hibs have pulled off a coup by adding talented Scot, Josh Mulligan, to their ranks. Have the Old Firm missed a trick by not trying to tempt him to Glasgow on a free? SCOTT McD: I'm surprised Rangers didn't consider bringing Mulligan in alongside his ex-Dundee team-mate Lyall Cameron. He offers physicality and running power, something Rangers need in midfield. But fair play to Hibs, he should be a terrific signing for David Gray. ANDY: Maybe but I'm not sure he'd have troubled the starting XI at either club. It's better for the kid that he goes to Easter Road and plays regularly. SCOTT B: It would cost around £300,000 in training compensation but it would have been a snip for both. I think Hibs landing Mulligan is one of the coups of the current window. 4) Lawrence Shankland still hasn't made a call on his future, with clubs interested in England and Europe, as well as a new Hearts offer on the table. What's the best decision for his career? SCOTT McD: Every player has to look after themselves and their family financially when making a big decision. So if Shankland gets a huge offer and leaves Tynecastle you can't blame him. It just feels that with Derek McInnes in charge, it could be a really productive next couple of years for the striker if he stays in Gorgie, especially with the World Cup on the horizon. ANDY: To stay put in Gorgie and seek to rediscover his best form under Derek McInnes. I can see exciting times ahead for the Jambos and Shanks should be there to lead from the front.
Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Fans spot subtle nod to Celtic at Lewis Capaldi Glastonbury gig as rock pal hails ‘return of the king'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEWIS CAPALDI made a surprise return to the Glastonbury stage on Friday evening, two years after breaking down at the festival. And eagle-eyed fans saw a reference to the singer's beloved Celtic on the stage. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 3 Lewis Capaldi made a surprise return to Glastonbury on Friday evening Credit: Alamy 3 The Scots singer played an emotional half-hour set on the Pyramid Stage Credit: Alamy 3 Eagle-eyed fans spotted a nod to Capaldi's beloved Celtic on the stage Capaldi has limited his public appearances since his last set at Glastonbury in 2023. The Scot suffered from tics and struggled to finish his hit Somebody You Loved, and soon after announced a break to get his "physical and mental health in order" and "adjust to the impact" of his Tourette's diagnosis. But the 28-year-old made a return to the festival on Friday night, drawing a big crowd despite not having been on the initial lineup. He said: "Glastonbury, it's so good to be back. "I'm not going to say much up here today because if I did I might start crying." And fans watching on TV spotted a nod to the star's favourite football team Celtic, as cameras showed spare guitar plectrums featuring the four-leaf clover seen on the Hoops' badge. The crowd in attendance reacted positively to the set, singing along in moments Capaldi rested his voice and chanting his name. The West Lothian star ended the set with Somebody You Loved, the song he didn't manage to complete in his previous appearance. He said: "I couldn't sing this song two years ago. "I might struggle to finish it today for different reasons, good reasons." Moment Lewis Capaldi left speechless after diehard fan serenades him in the pub (v2) And celebrities and fans alike rushed to the singer's Instagram post to congratulate him on his comeback. Scotland national team captain Andy Robertson commented: "Class mate." Fellow musical star Sam Fender said: "Return of the king." Other football stars like Jack Grealish, Alan Shearer and Ben Chilwell, and fellow musicians Olly Murs and Jade Thirlwall also commented their congratulations. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Another Liverpool Exit Expected as Club Confirm £40m Deal
Liverpool Land Milos Kerkez in £40m Deal as Robertson Faces Crucial Decision Liverpool have confirmed the £40 million signing of Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth, making the Hungary international the latest piece in Arne Slot's reshaping of the Premier League champions. The 21-year-old joins a wave of ambitious summer business already completed, with Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz arriving for a combined £145 million. Advertisement 'It's a real honour for me, a privilege to come to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world, [the] biggest club in England,' Kerkez told 'I'm just really, really happy and excited.' Though the deal had appeared to stall momentarily, trusted journalist David Ornstein confirmed the delay was due to minor formalities. Now completed, Kerkez returns to Hungary before reporting for pre-season at the AXA Training Centre. Strategic Move Strengthens Left Flank Liverpool's intent to upgrade both fullback positions has been clear. Frimpong's arrival offers electrifying pace on the right, while Kerkez addresses growing uncertainty on the left. At 1.8 metres tall and with 61 Premier League appearances under his belt, the former AZ Alkmaar defender has adapted quickly to England's top flight. X: @LFC Advertisement His 2024/25 campaign yielded 2 goals and 6 assists, a marked improvement on his debut season. Importantly, he fits the mould of a Slot fullback — aggressive, technically sound, and capable of maintaining width while also operating inside when needed. Andy Robertson's Future in the Balance For Andy Robertson, this transfer creates a turning point. The Scot, who once defined Liverpool's counter-pressing identity down the left, is now considering his future while on holiday. Initial noises suggested a willingness to fight for his spot. But the club's decisive investment in Kerkez may have caused some introspection. Interest from Atletico Madrid offers Robertson a potential move to a less physically intense league, with the lure of more regular minutes. A switch to La Liga, where Trent Alexander-Arnold has already departed, would bring an end to an iconic Anfield chapter. Advertisement Should Robertson leave, Kostas Tsimikas, often the forgotten man in recent months, could see his Liverpool prospects dramatically revived. However, it's equally possible that Kerkez's arrival spells the end for both senior left-backs. Liverpool Send a Message This is not just about depth or rotation. Liverpool are signalling evolution. Slot's system demands more fluidity and athleticism from fullbacks than ever before. With Wirtz set to carry the creative burden in midfield and Frimpong and Kerkez providing thrust from the flanks, the squad is being tailored for sustained domestic and European success. The transition away from Klopp-era staples like Robertson and Alexander-Arnold might feel abrupt, but the moves align with a strategic overhaul — and Liverpool are executing it with purpose and precision.
Scotsman
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Scottish golfer on course to qualify for 153rd Open through Amateur Series
Cameron Adam is in a strong position with a round to go in battle for spot at Royal Portrush Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox 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... Cameron Adam is on course to join compatriot and fellow lefty Bob MacIntyre in the field for the 153rd Open after moving into the top ten with a round to go in the European Amateur Championship in Sweden. The Royal Burgess player got off to a flying start in The Open Amateur Series by winning the St Andrews Links Trophy earlier this month before then failing to make the match-play stage in The R&A Amateur Championship. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Despite that disappointment, Adam still topped the standings heading into the third and final event in the battle for a coveted spot in this year's Claret Jug event at Royal Portrush. Cameron Adam is in a strong position in The Open Amater Series with a round to go | Northwestern University American Ethan Fang, his closest challenge in the points table after being crowned as the Amateur champion at Royal St George's, wasn't in the European Amateur Championship line up at Vasatorps while England's Harley Smith, who started the event in third, retired after the opening round. It was mission accomplished for Adam in terms of his first goal of making the cut this week as he opened with rounds of 75-70 before jumping 14 spots up the leaderboard to sit joint-seventh on the back of a third-day 71. On level par, Adam sits just three shots off the lead, shared by three players, in Sweden as he bids to become the first Scot to lift the title since Stephen Gallacher in 1994. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Though not yet cut and dried, the Stephen Gallacher Foundation ambassador is in a strong position to become the second successive Scot to win the series after Calum Scott got into last year's Open at Royal Troon, where the Nairn man picked up the Silver Medal as the leading amateur.
The 42
16 hours ago
- Sport
- The 42
Everton confirm new one-year contract for Seamus Coleman
SEAMUS COLEMAN HAS signed a one-year contract extension at Everton. The new deal means he will captain David Moyes' side as they begin life after Goodison Park in the Hill Dickinson Stadium. It will be a 17th season with the Toffees for the 36-year-old and the Killybegs man is raring to go after a frustrating spell with injury last term. Advertisement 'I love Everton so to continue playing for this special club means everything to me and my family,' Coleman told Everton's club website. 'Like every one of our passionate fans, I've lived and breathed what has been a difficult past few years for the club and have put my heart and soul into doing all I can to help us get through it. 'Thanks to the hard work of many people, we've been able to get into our magnificent new stadium and pave the way for a brighter future under ambitious new owners, which I want to be part of. 'It's well known we will have a lot of new faces in this summer and I hope I can help them settle in as quickly as possible. And after a disappointing time with injuries last season, my focus will be on working hard, spending as much time on the pitch as possible, and helping Everton any way I can.' Coleman also described David Moyes as 'the perfect manager to lead us into a new era' and the Scot was equally effusive after his captain signed up for another season. 'Seamus is more than just a player at Everton. He offers so many different qualities,' Moyes said. 'His leadership, his professionalism and his humanity are second to none. He's helped carry the club through some difficult periods in the past few years and his influence in the dressing room has been key to that. 'He's had to deal with some really difficult injuries, too, but he has done that and still been able to help inspire inside the dressing room at the same time. 'This could be a period of real change at the club and I want somebody who can help deliver the messages of what it means to be an Everton footballer. Seamus has always done that and I know he will continue to do so as we move into a new era.'
