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BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
McKenna signs for Zagreb after Las Palmas exit
Scotland centre-half Scott McKenna has signed for Dinamo Zagreb after leaving Las Angus-born 28-year-old, who triggered a release clause after relegation from La Liga, has signed a "multi-year" contract with the club who finished runners-up in Croatia's top flight last played 31 times, all but two of them starts, for Las who has 39 Scotland caps, came through Aberdeen's youth system before breaking into the first team at Pittodrie. He was sold to Nottingham Forest in helping Forest win promotion to the Premier League, he lost his place amid injury problems and moved on loan to Danish Superliga club left in August for Las Palmas, where he played in the same side as Scotland capped striker Oli they was unable to prevent Las Palmas finishing second bottom of the Spanish top were pipped to the title by Rijeka on head-to-head basis despite having a better goal difference after the rivals finished level on points last they have earned direct entry to the Europa League and will start the season under new head coach Mario Kovacevic.
Scotsman
5 days ago
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- Scotsman
Celtic signing ‘on the way', ex-Rangers star lands new role, Scotland ace set for medical
Here are the latest Scottish football transfer headlines on Monday afternoon - including the latest rumours surrounding Rangers, Celtic, and the Scotland national team. 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 are the latest Scottish football transfer news and gossip on Monday afternoon, including the latest rumours surrounding Rangers, Celtic and the Scotland national team. Scott McKenna is set to join Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb. | SNS Group Scotland man jets in for medical Scotland international Scott McKenna has travelled to Dinamo Zagreb this morning in order to undergo a medical ahead of his move to the Maksimir Stadium, according to reports in Croatia. The 28-year-old spent last season in La Liga with Las Palmas, alongside former international teammate Oli McBurnie, but was able to departed the club this summer after being unable to prevent the Gran Canaria-based side from being relegated in the second tier. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Currently a free agent, McKenna had been loosely linked with Scottish Premiership trio Rangers, Celtic and Hibs, but is now expected to move to the 1. HNL, where he will sign a four-year contract in the Croatian capital. Rangers midfielder Kirsty Maclean has completed a transfer to Liverpool. | Getty Images Rangers midfielder departs Rangers midfielder Kirsty Maclean has completed a move to Women's Super League giants Liverpool, as exclusively revealed by The Scotsman last week. The 20-year-old Scotland international first broke onto the scene at Auchenhowie as a 16-year-old, playing over 100 games for the Gers and winning every domestic trophy during her four seasons in the first team. 'I was at Rangers for 11 years and I loved my time there,' said Maclean. 'But I felt like it was the right time for a new challenge and to take the next step into the WSL, so I'm really looking forward to it. I think the club speaks for itself. It's obviously a massive club with a lot of history and to be able to represent the badge is a really proud moment for me. I'm a midfielder who likes to be on the ball and tries to make things happen so hopefully I can link up with the players in front of me and we can try to score lots of goals this season.' Maclean's international teammate Kirsty Smith has also switched clubs this summer, signing for big spending Nottingham Forest on a free transfer following her departure from West Ham United. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Cercle Brugge defender Flavio Nazinho has been linked with a move to Celtic. | BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images Celtic signing 'on the way' Celtic are interested in signing talented young left-back Flávio Nazinho from Cercle Brugge this summer, according to reports in the Belgium. The defender, who is valued at around £6million, is believed to have caught the Hoops' attention following a series of strong displays for Portugal at the Under-21 European Championships this summer. Named as potential replacement for Greg Taylor, who signed for PAOK Athens earlier this month, the reports claims the 21-year-old is 'on his way to Celtic' and is 'high' on the club's wish-list' this summer, after they identified him as someone who can provide strong cover for Kieran Tierney next season. Celtic will have competition from Roma and Real Sociedad, who are also keeping tabs on the Cercle Brugge man, who joined the Belgian Pro League club from Sporting CP for a fee of just £900,000 two summers ago. Former Rangers favourite Carlos Cuellar has taken his first steps into management. | Getty Images Ex-Ibrox star lands first manager role Ex-Rangers central defender Carlos Cuellar has been handed the first managerial role of his career after being named the head coach of Elche Ilicitano. The ex-Gers star moved to Ibrox from Osasuna for a reported fee of £2.37million in 2007, he was named the Scottish Premier League Player of the Year in his debut season with the club, after playing a prominent role in the side that won the Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup, while also making it to the UEFA Cup Final. His impressive form alerted several clubs to his talents though, and Cuellar signed for Aston Villa after just one season in Glasgow after the club agreed a £7.8million deal for the Spaniard. Now retired, he has been placed in charge of second tier outfit Elche's reserve team, with the 43-year-old tasked with 'facilitating the growth and integration of young players into the club's professional structure.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ex-Scotland hero Darren Fletcher has been given a new role at Manchester United. | SNS Group Scotland icon lands new EPL job Former Scotland international midfielder Darren Fletcher has been named the new head coach of Manchester United's Under-18 team. The 41-year-old first returned to the Red Devils in 2021 to coach the club's Under-16 sides, having previously spent two decades as a player at Old Trafford. Capped 80-times by the Scotland national team, Fletcher won five Premier League titles, two League Cups, the FA Cup, the Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup during his time as player with Manchester United, before leaving for West Bromwich Albion in 2017.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Scotland star Scott McKenna ‘closing in on shock move to European club as he jets into new country for medical'
SCOTTS ABROAD Scotland star Scott McKenna 'closing in on shock move to European club as he jets into new country for medical' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTLAND defender Scott McKenna is reportedly close to joining a major European side. The former Aberdeen centre back was most recently at UD Las Palmas in Spain after stints with Copenhagen and Nottingham Forest. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Scott McKenna left Las Palmas after just one year following their relegation Credit: EPA 3 He could soon finalise a move to Croatia Credit: The Sun He still had time left on his contract with the Spanish club but was released after their recent relegation from the top flight. He's now a free agent, and was linked with both Celtic and Rangers when he was on the move last year. But it's another overseas club now in the frame for the 28-year-old who has been capped for national team more than 40 times. Croatian new outlet 24sata reports McKenna is due to arrive for a medical with Dinamo Zagreb TODAY. The club missed out on last season's league title in a dramatic final day, letting it slip to Rijeka only by way of head-to-head record as they shared the same points and goal difference. Prior to that, Dinamo Zagreb had topped the league table seven times in a row. Reports say they are looking to bring in two attackers as well as the Scottish defender. They are Ramon Mierez from Al Jazira and Dion Drena Beljo from Bundesliga team Augsburg. Both are expected to go for medicals tomorrow, with the latter incurring a fee in the millions after tough negotiations with the German club. Another free agent from Scotland following Las Palmas' drop to the second division is Oli McBurnie. 'This is so impressive' - Fans amazed as Oli McBurnie speaks in flawless Spanish just months after joining LaLiga 3 McKenna's appeared for the national team 42 times Credit: Willie Vass He joined from Sheffield United last year but, unlike McKenna, the striker hasn't pulled on the jersey for the national side in over four years. The 29-year-old has also been linked with Rangers throughout his career, with his Sheffield exit coming after five years at Bramall Lane. Speaking early on in his time in Spain last year, McBurnie discussed the chatter around him heading to Ibrox: "To be fair this was the only year when I've not heard anything from them. "There's always been talks but nothing has really come of it - whether it has been the right time for me or them. "Yeah 100% - at one point in my life. But I don't think now is the right for me to do it, I've signed for three years." "It's one of them. Obviously I was a free contract in the summer. I was always in contact with Sheff. "I love the place, love everything about it, but I kind of wanted a new challenge. "I had a couple of Saudi things .. but I'm going there to retire if I go out there. "Then my agent rang me and said Las Palmas have just sent us an offer. "They did a zoom call the next day with me with director of football, a full presentation about how the way I play and how that would suit the way they play." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
BBC News
5 days ago
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- BBC News
Souttar and McKenna linked with transfers
Trabzonspor are seriously interested in 28-year-old Rangers and Scotland centre-back John Souttar. (Ajansspor), externalDinamo Zagreb have agreed a four-year contract with Scotland centre-half Scott McKenna, who is scheduled for his medical examination on Tuesday after the 28-year-old left Las Palmas on freedom of contract. (Sportske Novosti via Croatian Football), externalScotland midfielder Stuart Armstrong could make a surprise return to Sheffield Wednesday after the 33-year-old was initially released by the financially troubled Championship club. (The Herald), externalRead Monday's Scottish Gossip in full.
Scotsman
11-07-2025
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Celtic medical, ex-Rangers target lands major move, 39-cap Scotland ace ‘open' to return
The latest Scottish football transfer news on Monday morning, including the latest rumours from Celtic, Rangers and a Scotland international. 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... This is Monday morning's latest Scottish transfer news including the latest rumours surrounding Celtic, Rangers and a Scotland international defender. Scott McKenna has been linked with a return to Scotland this summer. | SNS Group Scotland international 'open' to move Scotland centre-back Scott McKenna has emerged as a target for a trio of Scottish Premiership clubs this summer, according to reports. The 28-year-old former Nottingham Forest man joined La Liga outfit Las Palmas last season alongside fellow Scot Oli McBurnie, but was unable to prevent the Spanish club from being relegated despite some positive early performances. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad However, according to SportsBoom, the defender could now be set for a return to Scotland, with Celtic, Rangers and Hibs all expressing an interest in signing the 39-cap international. The report claims that there have been previous attempts to bring McKenna back to the Scottish Premiership, though it is understood the player's wage demands scuppered any potential deal. The report adds that McKenna, and teammate McBurnie, 'would welcome' the chance to play in Scotland following their sole season in the Spanish top flight. Mikey Johnston is no longer set to depart West Bromwich Albion, according to reports. | Getty Images Celtic to miss out on transfer windfall Former Celtic academy star Mikey Johnston's dream move to Flamengo appears to have collapsed, after a fresh report claimed the Brazilian giants have 'pulled out' of a deal for the Republic Of Ireland forward. Johnston's current club West Bromwich Albion had accepted a £5million offer from Malvadão over the weekend, with Johnston set to travel to Rio to undergo a medical in a transfer that was expected to land Celtic a transfer windfall due to an sell-on clause agreed by the club last summer. The Irishman joined the Baggies from the Hoops last summer after an explosive loan spell in the Midlands, but failed to replicate his form last season as the EFL Championship side missed out on a spot in the playoffs. Following the appointment of Ryan Mason as the club's new head coach, Johnston looked set to make a major summer move to Flemengo. However, according to Brazilian reporter Letícia Marques, the deal is now set fall through due to 'negative backlash' from fans over the deal. Marques claims the alleged deal 'created internal pressure', with Flamengo now backing away from the deal with ex-Hoops youngster. Ex-Rangers managerial candidate Davide Ancelotti has landed his first role as head coach. | Getty Images Former Rangers target lands major move Ex-Rangers managerial target Davide Ancelotti has bounced back from the disappointment of losing out to Russell Martin in the race to be the next Ibrox boss by landing the first head coach role of his career. The 35-year-old was said to be in the running to become the next Rangers manager earlier this summer, following his departure from the role of Real Madrid assistant manager, prior to the ex-Southampton boss' appointment in Govan. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Having worked alongside his father Carlo at Everton, Bayern Munich and - most recently - Real Madrid in recent seasons, Ancelotti had been keen on taking on a head coach role of his own, and was 'close' to landing his first major role at Rangers prior to Martin's appointment last month, according to Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. However, according to Geglobo, Ancelotti has now sealed a deal that will see him become new head coach at Botafogo in the Brazilian top flight. Jamie Vardy has been linked with a move to Rangers this summer. Rangers Vardy party update Rangers head coach Russell Martin has told supporters they should 'expect the team to look different in a week', but refused to comment on rumours surrounding ex-Leicester City icon Jamie Vardy with a move to the club. The new boss took charge of his first game as manager at Ibrox on Sunday as his side recovered to draw 2-2 with Club Brugge in their opening pre-season friendly, and was asked directly about the reported interest in the 38-year-old former England striker. 'I've been asked about so many players,' said Martin. 'Some are miles away, some on the money. I'm not going to give you an answer on that. You'll find out who's real and who isn't. I definitely want to do more and probably some players need to move on because the squad is going to look very big and heavy. So it will definitely look different.' Nicolas Kuhn is set to join Como from Celtic after the two clubs agreed a fee of £16.5million at the weekend. | SNS Group Celtic medical planned Nicolas Kuhn is edging closer to the Celtic Park exit door, with Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph reporting that the German forward is due to travel to Italy today to undergo a medical with Como. The German has been linked with departure from the Scottish champions for a number of months now, after an impressive first full season in Glasgow saw him bag 21 goals in all competitions for Brendan Rodgers side. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 24-year-old has been strongly linked with a return to RB Leipzig in recent weeks, while Brentford, Newcastle United and Fulham have also been credited with an interest in Kuhn, who signed for Celtic in a £3million transfer from Rapid Wien just 17 months ago. However, it now looks like Kuhn will instead complete a move to Italy this summer, with numerous reports saying the Serie A outfit had agreed a deal worth around £16.5million over the weekend for the Celtic star. It is believed that further add-ons could potentially increasing the final figure for Kuhn, who is said to have agreed personal terms on a four-year contract with the ambitious Italian side.
