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Edinburgh Reporter
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
McInnes says Shankland is crucial
Derek McInnes explained to the media during a press briefing at The Oriam why having Lawrence Shankland on board was so crucial for new-look Hearts. The pair previously worked together when the Scotland international was at Aberdeen between 2013 and 2017 – he made 17 appearances and failed to score and went on loan to four clubs – but the new head coach said the 29-year-old striker brings experience, composure, touch and leadership qualities to his team. The ex-Kilmarnock and Aberdeen boss added: 'We're signing him because he knows the way to goal, he knows the league. 'We have others (strikers) who've got so many other attributes, but, in terms of natural finishers, we're not blessed with too many.' Shankland has stated that he wants to score 100 goals for the Men in Maroon but, he stressed, winning a trophy was more important and the Glasgow-born forward said: 'It's not easy.' Defender James Penrice signed for AEK Athens within hours of Shankland putting pen to paper on a new deal and the head coach admitted that the loss of the 26-year-old was a blow. McInnes said was really looking forward to working with the Livingston-based player but it was, he said, a good deal for the player and the club. Penrice was a target when McInnes was in his previous post at Rugby Park and he commented: 'He (Penrice) has done brilliantly for Hearts and he's deserving of the opportunity.' Experienced Stephen Kingsley and Harry Milne, signed earlier this year from Partick Thistle, can slot in. Another blow for the new boss is the loss of defender Jamie McCart through an ankle injury picked up in pre-season. Initially the club thought he would be out for three of four months but medical opinion indicates that surgery is not required and the player could be sidelines for six to eight weeks. Craig Gordon, the club's veteran goalkeeper, is still out with a shoulder injury and recovery is slow. The stopper has a Testimonial with Sunderland on July 26 at Tynecastle but McInnes said: 'He's probably got a lot to do to be ready.' Zander Clark looks likely to get the nod over Ryan Fulton when Dunfermline visit in the Premier Sports Cup on Saturday (kick-off 17.15) and McInnes still hopes to add to his squad before the transfer deadline closes and he confirmed he is in daily touch with Graeme Jones, the club's sporting director. Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Derek McInnes gives major Lawrence Shankland Hearts update and reiterates stance on player
Manager refuses to close door on striker's return to Tynecastle 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... Hearts head coach Derek McInnes is refusing to give up hope of striker Lawrence Shankland signing a new deal with the club despite the two parties being at an impasse. Shankland's contract at Tynecastle expired last month and he is currently a free agent. Hearts have made an offer which would reportedly make him the highest paid player at the club, but the 29-year-old continues to weigh up his future. There is interest from sides in the English Championship and Saudi Arabia but for now, he remains unattached. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Shankland was pictured last month training in Dubai and did not travel with Hearts to their pre-season camp in the south of Spain. McInnes took over at Tynecastle last month and immediately made it clear that he would like to work with Shankland, who he managed at Aberdeen last season. Despite not having a stellar 2024/25 campaign, the ex-Kilmarnock boss believes he can get the best out the player, who has netted 68 goals in a 137 appearances across three seasons at Hearts. Lawrence Shankland's Hearts contract expired last month. | SNS Group McInnes was unable to shed any further light on negotiations between Shankland and the club, but reiterated his desire to work with him and did not close the door on the Scotland striker returning to Hearts. 'I've not got any update, I'm leaving that to the club to try and resolve,' McInnes told Hearts TV from the club's Spanish base. 'Me personally, I'm not going to give up on it. It's not a no. I think we've got to keep that door open and we just have to hope that it can be resolved. But ultimately, we're not in a position where we can say categorically one way or the other. And while we still have a chance, we'll see where it takes us. 'I think I've made it clear that Lawrence is a boy I want to work with. As a manager, you set out your targets and you want to work with the players you want to work with. I'm well used to in my career not getting everything that I want, but I would love to have the opportunity for Lawrence to be with us this season. And while we still have a chance, we'll hang on to that.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hearts' transfer business so far Hearts have pre-season friendlies against St Mirren and Crawley Town over in Spain ahead of their Premier Sports Cup campaign getting under way on Saturday, July 12 when they welcome Dunfermline Athletic to Tynecastle.
Scotsman
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Derek McInnes gives major Lawrence Shankland Hearts update and reiterates stance on player
Manager refuses to close door on striker's return to Tynecastle 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... Hearts head coach Derek McInnes is refusing to give up hope of striker Lawrence Shankland signing a new deal with the club despite the two parties being at an impasse. Shankland's contract at Tynecastle expired last month and he is currently a free agent. Hearts have made an offer which would reportedly make him the highest paid player at the club, but the 29-year-old continues to weigh up his future. There is interest from sides in the English Championship and Saudi Arabia but for now, he remains unattached. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Shankland was pictured last month training in Dubai and did not travel with Hearts to their pre-season camp in the south of Spain. McInnes took over at Tynecastle last month and immediately made it clear that he would like to work with Shankland, who he managed at Aberdeen last season. Despite not having a stellar 2024/25 campaign, the ex-Kilmarnock boss believes he can get the best out the player, who has netted 68 goals in a 137 appearances across three seasons at Hearts. Lawrence Shankland's Hearts contract expired last month. | SNS Group McInnes was unable to shed any further light on negotiations between Shankland and the club, but reiterated his desire to work with him and did not close the door on the Scotland striker returning to Hearts. 'I've not got any update, I'm leaving that to the club to try and resolve,' McInnes told Hearts TV from the club's Spanish base. 'Me personally, I'm not going to give up on it. It's not a no. I think we've got to keep that door open and we just have to hope that it can be resolved. But ultimately, we're not in a position where we can say categorically one way or the other. And while we still have a chance, we'll see where it takes us. 'I think I've made it clear that Lawrence is a boy I want to work with. As a manager, you set out your targets and you want to work with the players you want to work with. I'm well used to in my career not getting everything that I want, but I would love to have the opportunity for Lawrence to be with us this season. And while we still have a chance, we'll hang on to that.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hearts' transfer business so far Hearts have pre-season friendlies against St Mirren and Crawley Town over in Spain ahead of their Premier Sports Cup campaign getting under way on Saturday, July 12 when they welcome Dunfermline Athletic to Tynecastle.
Scotsman
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Celtic 'confident' of huge coup, Rangers ‘advance' on key target, Hibs update on ‘priority' deal
Here are the latest Scottish football transfer news on Monday evening involving Rangers, Celtic, Hibs and St Mirren. 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... These are the latest transfer rumours surrounding Scottish football on Monday evening , including Rangers, Celtic, Hibs and more. St Mirren agree deal for 29 y/o midfielder St Mirren have confirmed the arrival of their fifth summer signing with the arrival of versatile ex-Kilmarnock midfielder Liam Donnelly on a two-year contract. The Northern Ireland international's move to Paisley will see him reunite with head coach Stephen Robinson, who he played with during his reign at Motherwell, with Donnelly inking a contract at the SMiSA Stadium following the expiry of his contract at Rugby Park this month. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I know the manager well and have seen the success of the club the past few years,' Donnelly said upon his arrival. I want to be a part of that and hopefully we can do similar this season. It's a very good setup at the stadium and the training ground. Everyone has been very welcoming." Head coach Robinson echoed the player's delight at the transfer, adding: 'Technically, he is very good as well and he gives us options in numerous positions. Liam can play anywhere in the back three, he can play at full-back in a four or he can play as a six or an eight in midfield as well, so it gives us a real lot of options in terms of where we can play him.' Liam Donnelly will reunite with former boss Stephen Robinson at St Mirren. | SNS Group Hibs 'priority' given transfer truth bomb Hibs head coach David Gray has admitted 'everybody' at the club would like to see loan star Nectar Triantis return to Easter Road this summer. The Sunderland midfielder was a revelation for the Leith outfit last season after joining the club on a season-long deal, and the club are now hopeful of they can bring him back to the capital on a permanent basis. The Black Cats thought to be looking for a fee of £1million but, with rumoured interest from Germany and America, Gray has urged Triantis to pick a club that help him continue his rapid progression by offering him regular first team football. According a report from the Edinburgh Evening News, the Australian is Hibs 'number one transfer priority' this summer, and head coach Gray admitted the club are keeping tabs on the 22-year-old as the summer progresses. 'The conversations we're having are about what does it look like to try and bring him back?' said Gray. 'Is it something we can possibly do? We are having the conversations to see what that looks like. I think Nectar even said himself last season how much he enjoyed being here. How much he felt he improved - but also the improvement that is still to come from him. What he really benefitted from was playing football week in, week out. That's what every young player needs at that sort of age.' Hibs want to bring Nectar Triantis back to the club next season Cr: SNS Group. | SNS Group SPFL club sign former Hibs trialist A former Hibs trialist is set to return to Scotland this summer after his release from Leeds United this summer. Ex-Whites defender Kris Moore was handed the opportunity to impress the Easter Road hierarchy back in January of last year, when he was handed a trial by former head coach Nick Montgomery during a training camp in Dubai. He also had a spell on trial at St Johnstone last season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Speaking at the time of the trial, Montgomery said: 'Kris Moore, a young defender from Leeds, we've had a look at him. We didn't have enough bodies really to come to the camp so it was a good opportunity to bring him and have a look at him at right back with Lewis Miller being away.' However, the 21-year-old did not do enough to earn a permanent move to Leith, but is now reportedly close to joining Scottish Championship side Greenock Morton. As per the Daily Record, the defender Moore has travelled to Morton, and is expected to join up with the Morton squad 'imminently.' Kris Moore has left Leeds United after failing to make a first-team breakthrough - and could join Greenock Morton. | Bruce Rollinson Rangers in 'advanced' discussions with key target Rangers are in 'advanced discussions' with Leicester City over a move for centre-back Conor Coady, according to the Daily Record. The Ibrox hierarchy are said to be 'very keen' to sign the 10-cap England international, but were set to be rivalled by English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers for his signature. The Midlands club were said to be keen on reuniting with their former captain, whose future at the King Power Stadium is unclear as he enters the final year of his contract. However, it appears that Russell Martin may have won the race for Coady after it emerged that the 32-year-old's move north is at an advanced stage. Elsewhere, recently released Rangers midfielder Tom Lawrence has been tipped to make an emotional move to hometown club Wrexham this summer following their promotion to the EFL Championship. Reports claim Lawrence has been 'flattered' by the Welsh sides interest and the second tier newcomers are ready to put together an attractive package in order to tempt him to the STōK Racecourse Stadium. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Rangers are reportedly in 'advanced talks' to sign Leicester City centre-back Conor Coady. | Getty Images Celtic 'confident' of major coup Celtic are 'confident' they can pull off the signing of Brighton striker Evan Ferguson from under the noses of two English Premier League clubs this summer, according to a fresh report. The 20-year-old Republic of Ireland star was valued as high as £100million when he broke onto the scene with the Seagulls two years ago, but has fallen down the pecking order at the AMEX Stadium over the last season, and spent the second-half of last season on loan to West Ham United. The youngster is thought to be available on a potential loan deal this summer as he looks to kick start his stuttering career and, according to the report, Celtic believe they can complete a deal. The report claims Celtic believe their ability to offer him guaranteed playing time alongside Champions League football could help them edge ahead of Nottingham Forest and Everton.
Scotsman
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Celtic 'confident' of huge coup, Rangers ‘advance' on key target, Hibs update on ‘priority' deal
Here are the latest Scottish football transfer news on Monday evening involving Rangers, Celtic, Hibs and St Mirren. 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... These are the latest transfer rumours surrounding Scottish football on Monday evening , including Rangers, Celtic, Hibs and more. St Mirren agree deal for 29 y/o midfielder St Mirren have confirmed the arrival of their fifth summer signing with the arrival of versatile ex-Kilmarnock midfielder Liam Donnelly on a two-year contract. The Northern Ireland international's move to Paisley will see him reunite with head coach Stephen Robinson, who he played with during his reign at Motherwell, with Donnelly inking a contract at the SMiSA Stadium following the expiry of his contract at Rugby Park this month. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I know the manager well and have seen the success of the club the past few years,' Donnelly said upon his arrival. I want to be a part of that and hopefully we can do similar this season. It's a very good setup at the stadium and the training ground. Everyone has been very welcoming." Head coach Robinson echoed the player's delight at the transfer, adding: 'Technically, he is very good as well and he gives us options in numerous positions. Liam can play anywhere in the back three, he can play at full-back in a four or he can play as a six or an eight in midfield as well, so it gives us a real lot of options in terms of where we can play him.' Liam Donnelly will reunite with former boss Stephen Robinson at St Mirren. | SNS Group Hibs 'priority' given transfer truth bomb Hibs head coach David Gray has admitted 'everybody' at the club would like to see loan star Nectar Triantis return to Easter Road this summer. The Sunderland midfielder was a revelation for the Leith outfit last season after joining the club on a season-long deal, and the club are now hopeful of they can bring him back to the capital on a permanent basis. The Black Cats thought to be looking for a fee of £1million but, with rumoured interest from Germany and America, Gray has urged Triantis to pick a club that help him continue his rapid progression by offering him regular first team football. According a report from the Edinburgh Evening News, the Australian is Hibs 'number one transfer priority' this summer, and head coach Gray admitted the club are keeping tabs on the 22-year-old as the summer progresses. 'The conversations we're having are about what does it look like to try and bring him back?' said Gray. 'Is it something we can possibly do? We are having the conversations to see what that looks like. I think Nectar even said himself last season how much he enjoyed being here. How much he felt he improved - but also the improvement that is still to come from him. What he really benefitted from was playing football week in, week out. That's what every young player needs at that sort of age.' Hibs want to bring Nectar Triantis back to the club next season Cr: SNS Group. | SNS Group SPFL club sign former Hibs trialist A former Hibs trialist is set to return to Scotland this summer after his release from Leeds United this summer. Ex-Whites defender Kris Moore was handed the opportunity to impress the Easter Road hierarchy back in January of last year, when he was handed a trial by former head coach Nick Montgomery during a training camp in Dubai. He also had a spell on trial at St Johnstone last season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Speaking at the time of the trial, Montgomery said: 'Kris Moore, a young defender from Leeds, we've had a look at him. We didn't have enough bodies really to come to the camp so it was a good opportunity to bring him and have a look at him at right back with Lewis Miller being away.' However, the 21-year-old did not do enough to earn a permanent move to Leith, but is now reportedly close to joining Scottish Championship side Greenock Morton. As per the Daily Record, the defender Moore has travelled to Morton, and is expected to join up with the Morton squad 'imminently.' Kris Moore has left Leeds United after failing to make a first-team breakthrough - and could join Greenock Morton. | Bruce Rollinson Rangers in 'advanced' discussions with key target Rangers are in 'advanced discussions' with Leicester City over a move for centre-back Conor Coady, according to the Daily Record. The Ibrox hierarchy are said to be 'very keen' to sign the 10-cap England international, but were set to be rivalled by English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers for his signature. The Midlands club were said to be keen on reuniting with their former captain, whose future at the King Power Stadium is unclear as he enters the final year of his contract. However, it appears that Russell Martin may have won the race for Coady after it emerged that the 32-year-old's move north is at an advanced stage. Elsewhere, recently released Rangers midfielder Tom Lawrence has been tipped to make an emotional move to hometown club Wrexham this summer following their promotion to the EFL Championship. Reports claim Lawrence has been 'flattered' by the Welsh sides interest and the second tier newcomers are ready to put together an attractive package in order to tempt him to the STōK Racecourse Stadium. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Rangers are reportedly in 'advanced talks' to sign Leicester City centre-back Conor Coady. | Getty Images Celtic 'confident' of major coup Celtic are 'confident' they can pull off the signing of Brighton striker Evan Ferguson from under the noses of two English Premier League clubs this summer, according to a fresh report. The 20-year-old Republic of Ireland star was valued as high as £100million when he broke onto the scene with the Seagulls two years ago, but has fallen down the pecking order at the AMEX Stadium over the last season, and spent the second-half of last season on loan to West Ham United. The youngster is thought to be available on a potential loan deal this summer as he looks to kick start his stuttering career and, according to the report, Celtic believe they can complete a deal. The report claims Celtic believe their ability to offer him guaranteed playing time alongside Champions League football could help them edge ahead of Nottingham Forest and Everton.
