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BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Cerny set for Besiktas move & Martin has interest in 'fair few' players
Rangers head coach Russell Martin said the Ibrox club have transfer interest in a "fair few" players after Saturday's 2-2 friendly draw with Middlesbrough in Glasgow. (The Herald On Sunday), externalVaclav Cerny, the Czech Republic winger who was on loan to Rangers last season, looks set to join Turkish club Besiktas from Wolfsburg. (The National On Sunday), externalRangers have agreed to loan 17-year-old defender Jack Wyllie to Kelty Hearts amid rival interest from a number of League 1 and League 2 rivals. (Sunday Mail), externalRead the rest of Sunday's Scottish gossip.
Daily Record
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Vaclav Cerny makes transfer intentions clear as Rangers stars told the truth by Russell Martin over ins and outs
The Czech Republic wide-man was a big hit during his Ibrox loan spell Vaclav Cerny has dropped a major hint that he is on the brink of joining Besiktas. The Wolfsburg loanee impressed in his year-long loan at Rangers last season but is expected to be moved on by the Bundesliga side this summer. As well as Beskitas, Cerny has also been linked with domestic rivals Trabzonspor, while reports in Italy also claim he is on the radar of Serie A club Torino. But the latest social media activity from the Czech Republic star has suggested that he is close to joining the Istanbul giants. Via his Instagram account, the 27-year-old liked a post by Turkey international midfielder Orkun Kokcu, who has just sealed a loan move to Besiktas from Benfica in Portugal. Russell Martin has bolstered his squad with five new faces, as well as Lyall Cameron's pre-arranged arrival from Dundee. But the former Southampton boss also knows that in order to balance the books, several players will have to be shown the door. The likes of Rabbi Matondo, Clinton Nsiala and Ben Davies have also been linked with moves elsewhere while Martin has confirmed that defender Robin Proper is poised to re-join FC Twente just 12 months after his exit from the Eredivisie side. And during Gers training camp at the England national team's St George's Park training complex last week, Martin made an honest assessment about the players who are currently on the fringes of the squad. He said: "I think the plan's been pretty consistent all the way through, really. From the time we first spoke about it, from the time I first got the job. We sat down and spoke about the squad structure, how it's made up. "And not just in terms of ability and positions, but character, experience, development, players that have the potential to become real assets for the club. So, there needs to be a healthy balance of all of it. "And I think we're pretty much... Listen, we all want... I'd rather have a few more players in now, but you'd rather wait and get the right ones. I think everyone, every situation is different. Every situation is different. "But, yeah, I think you can probably ascertain that if they're not here, they're not involved with us, they've either been close to something else, or they're just not needed in their position this week, because we have a lot of players." You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also on WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Scottish Sun
10-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Vaclav Cerny approach made by Serie A club as Rangers hero's post-Ibrox future could see him link up with Scotland star
BOLSTERING the wide positions is a clear priority for Rangers this summer. But it's becoming more and more evident that last season's star winger Vaclav Cerny will not be a part of things going forward. Advertisement 2 Vaclav Cerny had a great season with Rangers Credit: Willie Vass 2 13.03.2025 Rangers v Fenerbahce: Vaclav Cerny Credit: Willie Vass The 28-year old was on loan at Rangers from Wolfsburg last season. Cerny proved a huge hit in Glasgow and was one of the Light Blues' star men in what was a tricky campaign. The loan deal didn't include either an option or obligation to by and the Czech Republic international headed back to Germany. That appears to be that as far as Cerny's association with Rangers goes, with the new regime at Ibrox looking to be focusing on other targets. Advertisement The Gers are closing in on a deal for Sheffield Wednesday winger Djeidi Gassama, while a host of other wingers included Abu Kamara and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi among those the Light Blues have been credited with an interest in signing. Cerny had been linked with a move to Turkey but nothing has yet materialised. Now, there's interest coming from Italy in the Euro 2024 star. Gianluca Di Marzio is reporting that Torino are interested in signing Cerny. Advertisement He claims that the Serie A outfit have made initial contact with Wolfsburg as they explore a deal for the winger. Like at Rangers, Torino's attacking positions are a priority this summer. Rangers boss Russell Martin opens up on transfer plans as he delivers updates on Dessers and Igamane A move to Turin would see Cerny link up with a familar face. Scotland striker Che Adams has been plying his trade with Torino for the past year. Advertisement He scored nine goals in 36 appearances in his first season in the Italian top flight last season. Torino were managed last season by former Rangers defender Paolo Vanoli. But he was dismissed following the club's 11th placed finish last season and replaced by former Lazio boss Marco Baroni. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Record
10-07-2025
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- Daily Record
Burning Rangers updates as Cerny in bomb squad, Hagi rejects 'extraordinary offer' and Henderson goes unclaimed
Czech Republic star Cerny is back at Wolfsburg following his prolific loan spell at Ibrox Vaclav Cerny's future at Wolfsburg has been thrown further into doubt after the club's transfer chief confirmed they are looking to reduce their squad size ahead of the new season. The Czech Republic international has returned to the Bundesliga side following his loan spell with Rangers where he netted 18 goals in all competitions, including six strikes in the run to the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Cerny is reportedly the subject of interest from Turkish duo Trabzonspor and Besiktas, with the latter said to have submitted a £6million offer for the player. Wolfsburg have just appointed Dutchman Paul Simonis as their new manager off the back of his shock KNVB Cup triumph with Go Ahead Eagles and their sporting director Sebastian Schindzielorz insists cutting down on their squad list is a priority. He told Zevener-Zeitung: "Our focus is on reducing the squad. We want to slim down." One other big name who has left Rangers this summer is Ianis Hagi. The Romanian playmaker is on the lookout for a new club after his contract at Ibrox ran out. The 26-year-old is said to have knocked back an approach from Polish outfit Legia Warsaw, with the club's transfer chief recently going on record to state that the player was simply out of their price range. And Hagi's boss at international level Mircea Lucescu, now claims that the ex Gers midfielder has snubbed an even more 'extraordinary' offer from a significant European team. Speaking to Fotbal Club (via DigiSport), he said: "We'll see what happens, another day or two. I don't want to... I spoke to him recently, I don't want to discuss it right now. "The team he could have joined was an extraordinary one, very good, in a very strong championship. He's a very good player, a talent, you just have to find his place. See where he could give the best performance. "He should play, he knows very well, he's a professional. He was about to get a very good transfer. I can't discuss it, because it's none of my business. "It wasn't about money, no. Sure, some people care about money, despite all my insistence on changing the team." Meanwhile, Ajax have confirmed the departure of midfielder Jordan Henderson. The former Liverpool captain - who has won 84 caps for England - joined the Amsterdam giants from Al-Ettifaq in January 2024 but is now a free agent after both parties mutually agreed to terminate his contract. Henderson, 35, was linked to Rangers earlier this year as a number two to Steven Gerrard prior to Russell Martin getting the job. While talk of a return to boyhood club Sunderland has never gone away, Sky Sports insist that the veteran is not a target for the Black Cats. Speaking to Ajax's website, the Premier League and Champions League winner said: "I would like to express my immense gratitude to everyone associated with Ajax for giving me the opportunity to represent this incredible institution over the past few years. To play for this club was an honour in itself. "To have the privilege of captaining it was even more so. My only regret is that we didn't deliver more success for the amazing supporters. They deserve to be celebrating major titles again, and I'm sure that time will come soon. My family and I were made to feel so welcome, not just by the club but also in the wonderful city of Amsterdam. We will always be grateful for that. "Due to the tragic events of last week, and the devastating loss of my former teammate Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, it doesn't feel right at this moment to say or do more than share this brief statement. However, I am fully aware that I owe this club, my teammates, and the supporters a fuller and more personal thank you. "I will, of course, do that when the time feels more appropriate. For now, I want to express my appreciation to Ajax once again, as well as everyone I haven't had the chance to speak to in person yesterday, all of you who make this club so special."
BBC News
06-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Rangers linked with Palace and Maccabi wingers
Rangers are chasing 22-year-old winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, who is back with Crystal Palace after his loan spell with Sheffield United, but the Ibrox club want to either take him on loan or lower the asking fee of £10m. (Scottish Sun On Sunday), externalRangers have checked details about 21-year-old winger Weslley Patati and are expected to submit an official offer to Maccabi Tel Aviv for the Brazilian in the coming days. (One), externalBesiktas have offered Wolfsburg £6m for Vaclav Cerny after Rangers failed to take up the option of signing the 27-year-old Czech Republic winger permanently after his loan when the German club asked for more than £10m. (Super Haber), externalJack MacKenzie, the 25-year-old left-back who has joined Plymouth Argyle from Aberdeen this summer, says there was never any prospect of him signing another Scottish club despite reports linking him with Rangers. (Sunday Mail), externalRead Sunday's Scottish Gossip in full.
