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Scotsman
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Rangers approach made, Celtic bid 'rejected', St Mirren land ‘exciting' winger
The latest Scottish transfer news from Rangers, Celtic, St Mirren and beyond on Wednesday morning. 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 your top Scottish transfer stories, rumours and gossip on Wednesday morning, including the latest news from Rangers, Cetic, St Mirren and beyond. Rangers star closing in on WSL2 move Rangers striker Rio Hardy is closing in on a move to WSL2 side Bristol City, the Scotsman understand. The 29-year-old has been a key figure for the Light Blues since joining from Durham two summers ago, scoring 22 goals for the club last season as they won both the Sky Sports Cup and the Scottish Women's Cup. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Talks are now believed to be at an advanced stage between Hardy and the Robins over a move to Ashton Gate, with the news of Bristol City's interest coming just days after the departure of key midfielder Kirsty Maclean to Liverpool. The Gers have also lost head coach Jo Potter this summer, with the ex-Lionesses midfielder opting to depart Rangers in June in order to take charge of WSL2 side Crystal Palace - and now Hardy looks set to follow. Rangers striker Rio Hardy is set to leave Broadwood this summer. | SNS Group Dunfermline reject new bid Dunfermline Athletic have rejected a new approach for key man Ewan Otoo, with the Pars keen to hang onto the 22-year-old this summer. The midfielder has long-term interest from EFL League One side Crawley Town, which goes all the way back to last summer, with head coach Scott Lindsay keen to bring the former Celtic academy product to the Broadfield Stadium, though the club have so far been rebuffed with their bids for Otoo despite making 'several' bids for the player. According to the Daily Record, the Pars have now rejected another offer for the midfielder, with head coach Neil Lennon desperate to keep him at East End Park. Ewan Otoo is a target for Crawley Town - but Dunfermline are desperate to keep him at the club this summer. | SNS Group St Mirren land 'exciting' winger St Mirren head coach Stephen Robinson has predicted that new signing Malik Dijksteel will became a fan's favourite at the SMiSA Stadium after the Dutch winger agreed a pre-contract move from Cork City yesterday. The 24-year-old has penned a two-and-a-half year deal with the Paisley outfit, and will officially join in January when his contract with the League of Ireland side A product of the Feyenoord youth system, Dijksteel has spent the last two seasons with Cork, where he scored five goals in 41 appearances, but has now committed his future to St Mirren. 'Malik is a player that we have kept tabs on over the last six months," manager Robinson said. 'He's a real bright spark in the final third. He's quick, direct, takes players on and I think the fans will really take to him given how exciting he is." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dutch winger Malik Dijksteel will join St Mirren in January. Rangers 'approach' made Rangers are ready to allow winger Ross McCausland leave the club this month after being 'approached' by Cypriot club Aris Limassol over a potential loan deal for the Northern Ireland international. The 22-year-old, who has two-years left to run on his current deal at Ibrox, doesn't appear to be in head coach Russell Martin's plans for this coming season and was left out of Rangers squad for the Champions League in favour of Kieran Dowell. Aris Limassol, who already have former Gers favourites Connor Goldson and Leon Balogun on their books, are hoping to beat off interest from a number of clubs for the signature of McCausland. According to Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph, the Cypriot giants have already made an approach to the Ibrox hierarchy, though Basel, OH Leuven and FC Cincinnati all hold an interest in McCausland, who certainly appears to be in demand this summer. Elsewhere, former Rangers goalkeeping target Carl Rushworth is expected to join Coventry City on a season-long loan deal this week after the Sky Blues reached an agreement with Brighton. Rangers winger Ross McCausland is in serious demand this summer. | SNS Group Celtic bid rejected Celtic's quest to strengthen their attacking options have been landed a blow after the Hoops saw a bid for Danish Under-21 international Jakob Breum rejected by Go Ahead Eagles. Head coach Brendan Rodgers is in the market for a winger this month, having sold Nicolas Kuhn for £18million to FC Como earlier this month, while Portuguese star Jota could be out until the new year with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad According to several reports, the Scottish champions are believed to have had an offer of around £1.5million rejected by the Eredivisie club, who are reported to be looking for a figure closer to £5million. With the clubs far apart in their valuation of Breum, the Celts could now up the ante on a transfer for long-term target Michel-Ange Balikwisha from Royal Antwerp.
Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Ian Wright set to make ITV comeback for England semi-final after Eni Aluko row
Ian Wright will cover England Women for the first time since the Eni Aluko row when he appears on ITV 's broadcast of the Lionesses ' match on Tuesday night. Sarina Wiegman 's side play Italy in the semi-finals of the Women's Euros in Geneva – and Wright will be there to offer his punditry. Wright has not appeared on TV as a pundit for women's football since he was accused by Aluko of 'blocking opportunities for women' in women's football. The former England and Arsenal striker has been a stalwart of women's football for many years, championing the game across the board. But in an appearance on BBC Radio 4 Women's Hour in April, ex-Lionesses forward Aluko suggested he shouldn't work on women's football because he is potentially taking the place of women. Amid a huge backlash, Aluko quickly issued an apology, but Wright refused to accept it. "I've got to say, I'm very disappointed about what Eni has said,' he said. 'She knows how I've helped her, supported her publicly, and I know the previous conversations she's had with me and my management.' Wright has kept a low profile since the row, not appearing on ITV or the BBC's coverage of the Women's Euros in Switzerland. But The Telegraph says he will be in Geneva on Tuesday night, working alongside former Chelsea manager Emma Hayes, ex-England midfielder Karen Carney and presenter Laura Woods. The 61-year-old has been covering the tournament on a podcast called Crossways with former England captain Steph Houghton. But this is the first time he will step in front of the camera since he took great offence at Aluko's words. Aluko has been a part of ITV's coverage of the Euros, but has not appeared on any of England's matches. She has since finished her work and will not be present for Tuesday night's game, or for the final, on Sunday in Basel. ITV came out strongly in support of Wright during the row earlier this year. "Ian's standing in the sport is beyond question," a spokesperson said. "As one of the UK's most respected and much-loved footballers and sporting broadcasters, with a career spanning nearly four decades, Ian is an incredible advocate, ally and brilliant broadcaster of women's football from a grassroots level as well as at the highest international competitions." Aluko claimed the Arsenal legend is "dominating" coverage of women's football before backtracking and apologising in a statement on social media. "lan Wright is a brilliant broadcaster and role model whose support for the women's game has been significant,' she said. "In my interview with Woman's Hour this week, I was trying to make a broader point about the limited opportunities for women in football – whether that's in coaching, broadcasting or commercial spaces – and the importance of creating more space for women to thrive on and off the pitch. "But it was wrong for lan's name to be raised in that conversation, and for that I sincerely apologise. I've known and worked with lan for many years and have nothing but love and respect for him."
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Alex Scott shows off midriff in retro Arsenal kit and sips bubbly with Jess Glynne at Women's Champions League final
Scroll down for more pics of the presenter as her old club taste glory SING GLYNNE IN THE REIGN Alex Scott shows off midriff in retro Arsenal kit and sips bubbly with Jess Glynne at Women's Champions League final Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ALEX SCOTT went down memory lane with partner Jess Glynne - as they watched Arsenal Women make history. The football presenter sipped champagne with singer Glynne in the Lisbon stands as they wore retro tops and cheered the Gunners to glory in the Women's Champions League final. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 14 Jess Glynne and partner Alex Scott wore 1980s' Arsenal tops Credit: PA 14 Scott watched her old team win the Women's Champions League Credit: Getty 14 The ex-Lionesses star looked as toned as ever as she balanced the bubbly Credit: PA 14 Glynne and Scott saw history made at the Estadio Jose Alvalade venue Credit: PA Sub Stina Blackstenius's brilliant 74th-minute strike edged out favourites and holders Barcelona 1-0. Scott, 40, was in the Arsenal side on the only other occasion they lifted the crown - in 2007 when it was called the Uefa Women's Cup. And she looked as toned as she did back then - in a cropped yellow shirt revealing her impressive abs. Glynne was seen grinning as the couple looked on in classic short-sleeved tops from 1988-90, midway during Arsenal's JVC sponsorship era. Ex-defender Scott walked down steps with a glass of bubbly in each hand. Yet at times Glynne looked to be enjoying herself even more than the famous ex-Gunner. The 35-year-old smiled and laughed as the couple settled in for the action at the Estadio Jose Alvalade stadium in the Portuguese capital. In fact, they could not have looked more relaxed - in contrast to the tense final that developed below them on the pitch. Barcelona's Irene Paredes slid in to net an own goal - only for VAR to deny Arsenal that opener as crosser Frida Maanum was ruled offside. But although the Spaniards were often on top, Leah Williamson masterminded the Gunners' fierce defending. 14 Scott celebrated victory as if she was still a player Credit: Getty 14 Glynne might have been even happier than Scott, judging by this pic Credit: PA And Blackstenius came on to fire a first-time winner for WSL runners-up Arsenal following a sublime pass from fellow substitute Beth Mead. Scott was ecstatic at the end after making her way down to the pitch - celebrating with arms as wide as any of the club's current players. It was sheer joy from the BBC star, who as a player won 140 caps for the Lionesses and lifted the WSL crown five times with Arsenal. Scott's relationship with Glynne became public two years ago. She's since called it "special" and has promised to protect it. Meanwhile, the couple have regularly shared blissful snaps - including a spectacular adventure holiday in Costa Rica in January. A glimpse into Scott's glam life... 14 Alex made 148 appearances for Arsenal Women - but since quitting playing has appeared in magazines including Attitude Credit: Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards and Attitude magazine - on sale now 14 The former right-back won 140 England Women's caps Credit: Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards and Attitude magazine - on sale now 14 Scott began dating Jess Glynne in 2023 Credit: Rex 14 She was spotted sharing a kiss with Jess as the couple went public with their romance Credit: PA 14 Scott loves to dress up and went to town on Halloween with this incredible outfit Credit: Getty 14 She also dressed up as a scary clown on October 31 Credit: Instagram @alexscott2 14 Scott was awarded an MBE in 2017 Credit: PA
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Alex Scott shows off midriff in retro Arsenal kit and sips bubbly with Jess Glynne at Women's Champions League final
ALEX SCOTT went down memory lane with partner Jess Glynne - as they watched Arsenal Women make history. The football presenter sipped champagne with singer Glynne in the Lisbon stands as they wore retro tops and cheered the Gunners to glory in the Women's Champions League final. Advertisement 14 Jess Glynne and partner Alex Scott wore 1980s' Arsenal tops Credit: PA 14 Scott watched her old team win the Women's Champions League Credit: Getty 14 The ex-Lionesses star looked as toned as ever as she balanced the bubbly Credit: PA 14 Glynne and Scott saw history made at the Estadio Jose Alvalade venue Credit: PA Sub Stina Blackstenius's brilliant 74th-minute strike And she looked as toned as she did back then - in a cropped yellow shirt revealing her impressive abs. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Ex-defender Yet at times Glynne looked to be enjoying herself even more than the famous ex-Gunner. The 35-year-old smiled and laughed as the couple settled in for the action at the Estadio Jose Alvalade stadium in the Portuguese capital. In fact, they could not have looked more relaxed - in contrast to the tense final that developed below them on the pitch. Advertisement Most read in Football But although the Spaniards were often on top, 14 Scott celebrated victory as if she was still a player Credit: Getty 14 Glynne might have been even happier than Scott, judging by this pic Credit: PA Advertisement And Blackstenius came on to fire a first-time winner for WSL runners-up Arsenal following a sublime pass from fellow substitute Scott was ecstatic at the end after making her way down to the pitch - celebrating with arms as wide as any of the club's current players. It was sheer joy from the BBC star, who as a player won 140 caps for the Advertisement She's since called it "special" and has promised to protect it. Meanwhile, the couple have regularly shared blissful snaps - including a A glimpse into Scott's glam life ... 14 Alex made 148 appearances for Arsenal Women - but since quitting playing has appeared in magazines including Attitude Credit: Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards and Attitude magazine - on sale now 14 The former right-back won 140 England Women's caps Credit: Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards and Attitude magazine - on sale now Advertisement 14 Scott began dating Jess Glynne in 2023 Credit: Rex 14 She was spotted sharing a kiss with Jess as the couple went public with their romance Credit: PA 14 Scott loves to dress up and went to town on Halloween with this incredible outfit Credit: Getty 14 She also dressed up as a scary clown on October 31 Credit: Instagram @alexscott2 Advertisement 14 Scott was awarded an MBE in 2017 Credit: PA 14 She attended Wimbledon with partner Jess Credit: Getty
