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South Wales Argus
12-06-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Newport to face Barnet in new Carabao Cup preliminary round
The competition will have a new format due to nine Premier League teams qualifying for European competition. That means that four teams must play in a preliminary round to reduce the number of clubs for rounds one and two, before the European qualifiers enter in round three. County's woeful finish to last season meant that they dropped down to 22nd in the table, the last safe spot, with Accrington Stanley above them. Had they won against Tranmere on final day then the Exiles would have gone straight into the regionalised first round, with the potential for a plum tie against Swansea, Cardiff or Bristol City. County and Accrington will be joined in the preliminary round by Barnet and Oldham, who secured returns to League Two. The decision has been made to regionalise the ties and that means the Exiles will go up against National League champions Barnet, with Tuesday, August 5 the likely date. A draw will be made on Thursday, June 26 (4.30pm) to determine whether the fixture will be at Rodney Parade or The Hive Stadium. That will be followed by a draw for the first round, with those ties taking place the following week. The Barnet fixture will be a second game under new boss David Hughes with League Two getting under way on the first weekend of August. County played the Bees in the FA Cup in December, 2023 when they drew 1-1 in Newport and then won 4-1 in north London. KEY COUNTY DATES League Two fixtures – Thursday, June 26 (midday). EFL Trophy group stage draw – Thursday, June 26 (2.30pm). League Cup draw – Thursday, June 26 (4.30pm). Start of League Two – August 2/3. League Cup, preliminary round – w/c August 4. League Cup, round one – w/c August 11. Final games of the regular season: May 2/3. SUMMER TRANSFER WINDOW Reopens: Monday, June 16. Transfer deadline day: Monday, September 1 (7pm). CONFIRMED FRIENDLIES Tuesday, July 1 – Pontypridd (away). Saturday, July 12 – Worcester City (away). Tuesday, July 15 – Weston-super-Mare (away). Saturday, July 19 – Torquay (away). Tuesday, July 22 – Bristol City (away, behind closed doors at training centre)
Scottish Sun
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Celtic close to deal for highly-rated English Premier League striker they can snap up for bargain compensation fee
His goal contributions to games ratio last season was strong SOUTHERN SWOOP Celtic close to deal for highly-rated English Premier League striker they can snap up for bargain compensation fee Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELTIC are closing in on their second signing of the summer, as a promising young striker might soon come through the door. Joining the incoming Kieran Tierney could be Fulham forward Callum Osmand. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up The 19-year-old who hails from Wales has been scouted for some time and recently enjoyed a fruitful season for the English club's under-21s. He netted 10 goals and provided four assists in 17 appearances in the Premier League 2, also playing and scoring in the EFL Trophy. His contract at Craven Cottage is expiring, meaning the Parkhead side could swoop in for a nominal compensation fee for the promising teen. The youngster already follows the Hoops' official account on Instagram.
The National
09-06-2025
- Sport
- The National
Rangers interested in Kwame Poku following Peterborough exit
Poku, who is a left-footed right-winger, was part of the side that defeated Birmingham at Wembley last season to retain the EFL Trophy. Having also made his debut for Ghana, Poku has been tracked by a number of English clubs for some time. However, a hamstring injury over the festive period last season prevented Peterborough from selling the player in January before the expiry of his contract. Peterborough would be entitled to a tribunal fee for the winger whom they paid Colchester United an initial £250,000 for at the age of 19. Peterborough recently confirmed that Poku would not sign a new deal with the club and move on from the London Road stadium this summer. Darragh MacAnthony, Peterborough's chairman, said: "Kwame probably won't go to the Premier League straight away, but he will get a high-end Championship club. He will be a Premier League star in the future and that next move will probably cost £30 million.'
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool defender makes 'homesick' admission as new target emerges
Young Liverpool defender Amara Nallo admits he felt "homesick" during his first season at the club but is now determined to make the step up into Arne Slot's senior squad. Nallo has been progressing through the ranks at the Academy since being signed from West Ham United in September 2023. Advertisement The 18-year-old centre-back featured during the pre-season tour to the United States last summer and made his senior debut in the Champions League clash at PSV Eindhoven in January. Nallo, though, suffered a nightmare when he was dismissed four minutes after coming on as substitute to oust Michael Owen as the youngest player ever to be sent off for Liverpool. READ MORE: Jeremie Frimpong hands Arne Slot big bonus - He's in my Liverpool team from day one but has to show up READ MORE: Florian Wirtz deal 'never been on before' as strong Liverpool transfer message sent He has since cemented his position as captain of the under-21s and was skipper in the UEFA Youth League this season and also featured in the EFL Trophy. Advertisement And Nallo - who has been on the first-team bench on five other occasions - has revealed the main issue he had to overcome when first arriving two years ago. "When I came to the Academy, the players were very welcoming," he said. "The staff as well were willing to help and entrusted me and my development, which was really important. "Obviously there was no doubt in me signing because my family are Liverpool supporters as well. It just all came to plan. "In the first season I was homesick but then I got to know that I'm here for a reason and I'm working, so I need to make them proud. Advertisement "In the second season I'm very focused and determined and looking forward to what's to come." Of his target for the next campaign, Nallo added: "Just be regular with the first team and see what we get from there and how far I can push on from there." Speaking to Nallo also outlined why he is determined to make his mark as a centre-back. "A clean sheet for me is like scoring," he said. "It's a very good achievement. "I've always been a centre-half, even when I was playing district for my local borough. I just feel like defending is my game. I just like defending. "I'd say I'm really calm and composed and just aggressive when it comes to defending."
Scottish Sun
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Rangers ‘tracking future £30million Premier League star' as several clubs eye 20 goal contribution winger
He'd be available for next to nothing RANGERS are reportedly interested in an out-of-contract English League One star. A right-winger with a proven ability to contribute goals and assists, he could be the ideal replacement for Vaclav Cerny after the club were unable to strike a permanent deal for the loan star. Advertisement 2 Rangers are reportedly eyeing Peterborough winger Kwame Poku Credit: Getty 2 He made League One Team of the Season and lifted the EFL Trophy last season Credit: Getty Several clubs are eyeing Peterborough's Kwame Poku alongside the Gers, say the Rangers Review. He notched 12 goals and eight assists in 27 league matches last season and lifted the EFL Trophy at Wembley. The 23-year-old is a one time cap for the Ghanaian national team, but that was back in 2021. An injury to Poku just before the turn of the year prevented selling him for a fee in January before he reached the end of his deal. Advertisement Now he can be swooped up for a fairly nominal tribunal fee as he joined the Posh when he was a teenager. The club have already confirmed that the man who made the 2024-25 League One Team of the Season won't be signing an extended contract with them. Chairman Darragh MacAnthony said on his podcast: "Kwame probably won't go to the Premier League straight away, but he will get a high-end Championship club. "He will be a Premier League star in the future and that next move will probably cost £30 million.' Advertisement Poku's agent also deals with former Gers and current Manchester United star Amad and his teammate Alejandro Garnacho. With new manager Russell Martin appointed on a three-year deal at Ibrox last week and fresh sporting director Kevin Thelwell also coming in the door, the side have been linked with a number of players. SunSport reporters clash over Russell Martin as he's revealed as new Rangers boss It was today reported that prolific Croatian striker Matija Frigan is on the watchlist, but he's also being tracked by clubs in Germany and Spain. Another target to help strengthen the frontline was Israel striker Dor Turgeman but reports suggest the Glasgow team have been told to 'significantly increase' their rejected offer of £4million. Advertisement Previous England international and star of Leicester, Wolves and Everton Conor Coady is a big name who has been linked with a Govan move. And Martin has received no favours from his old club Southampton, as a massive £10million price tag has been slapped on midfielder Flynn Downes who's said to be a priority. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
