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Daily Record
44 minutes ago
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- Daily Record
Ally McCoist reveals fear over Celtic transfer move that would 'hurt my mob'
The Ibrox icon has one growing concern over the Scottish champions market movement Concerned Ally McCoist reckons Evan Ferguson would "hurt" Rangers if he seals a move to Celtic for next season. Ferguson has fallen out of favour at the Seagulls following a disappointing loan spell at West Ham - where he made just three appearances in London. The 20-year-old netted just one Premier League goal last season - a far cry from his breakthrough season in 2023/24 which saw the striker touted with £100million moves away from the AMEX Stadium. That has lead to Celtic emerging as a potential destination for the frontman on loan as he looks to kickstart his career - with Brendan Rodgers eyeing more attacking options to compete with Adam Idah and Daizen Maeda next term. Rising Fulham striker Callum Osmand is expected to be unveiled as a Celtic player in the coming days - but McCoist reckons the arrival of Ferguson would put a serious dent in Russell Martin's title aspirations. Speaking in Dublin where he took part in a 555-mile cycle around Ireland as part of the Doddie 5 Lions Challenge, he told the Irish Mirror: 'I'm a fan. Oh aye. 'I want him to get fit. I really like Evan Ferguson and I really want him to get fit and stay fit. He can finish. Out of all the younger ones coming through, I thought Evan Ferguson was the one to watch. 'Obviously he's got one or two injuries going on that have held him back a bit, but if he keeps himself fit he will score goals anywhere.' 'The unfortunate thing for my mob is, he could come in and hurt us. Definitely. It wouldn't surprise me at all. I'm a big fan." And McCoist also offered a surprise defence of Adam Idah. The Ireland international netted 21 goals last season after making his move from Norwich City permanent last summer for £9million - but failed to establish himself as Brendan Rodgers' first-choice striker. The Rangers ' icon said: 'He's done well. He has scored important goals. 'I think one thing you have got to do as an Old Firm centre forward is, sure, you have to get goals. 'But as an Old Firm centre-forward, you have got to score against Rangers. And if you are a centre-forward for Rangers you have got to score against Celtic. 'You have got to score important goals and Adam Idah has done that.' You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers page, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Evan Ferguson to Celtic transfer rules set by ally as Inamura breaks cover and mega O'Riley payday endorsed
Struggling Evan Ferguson will demand regular football guaranteed by his next club amid swirls over a move to Celtic. That is the view of Richard Dunne - who is friend's with the Brighton striker's dad - after he struggled to make an impact on loan at West Ham in the second half of last season. Advertisement The Ireland international made just three appearances for the Hammers without scoring. READ MORE: 12 Rangers reunions Russell Martin could look for from emotional Aribo homecoming to £20m Austrian misfit READ MORE: The Rangers transfer rinse and repeat scenario Russell Martin simply cannot escape – Keith Jackson The prospect netted just one Premier League goal last season and could be shipped out of the AMEX Stadium once again by Fabian Hurzeler. Brendan Rodgers is on the lookout for a new striker this summer with the club still looking to replace Kyogo and provide competition for Adam Idah going into the new season. Advertisement Oddsmakers make the Scottish Premiership champions the favourites to snap up Ferguson - and insider Dunne has named exactly what the Hoops will have to offer the frontman to seal a move. Dunne told William Hill Vegas: 'Sometimes in football, you just have moves that don't work out or moments that don't work out. "I remember when I started off at Everton, I played 10 or 11 games, thought I had done really well, came back the next season and never played a game. 'You have ups and downs throughout your career and it's just about how you react. "I'm sure Evan will be desperate to get playing next year. He's also a player who can turn back up in pre-season. Advertisement "He can score 10 goals in pre-season and become a number nine because he's a very, very good footballer. "He just needs a run of games, a bit of confidence and a couple of goals. 'There'll be a hundred options for Evan in the summer and it's just sort of making sure he gets the one which is focused on him playing week in, week out.' One player who looks set to make the switch to Celtic this summer is defender Hayato Inamura. The 23-year-old, currently at Albirex Niigata, is left-sided and can play both at centre-back and left-back. And amid heavy speculation that the Hoops could dip into the Japanese market again, Inamura has opened up on his hopes for the future. Advertisement He told Nikkan Sports: "I have high expectations of myself. I'm the type of person who is never satisfied. "I feel like my soccer career is finally beginning. In order to go even bigger from here, I need to work harder than ever and have even higher aspirations. "In the near future, there will be the World Cup. I definitely want to make the Japanese national team there and wanting to play overseas." Big moves could be funded by sell-on paydays – with Jeremie Frimpong's move to Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen already boosting the Parkhead coffers this summer. -Credit:CameraSport via Getty Images And reports suggest a move for Matt O'Riley is also on the cards after Danish international has hinted he is not completely happy at Brighton. Advertisement Celtic would be entitled to a chunk of change should an exit from the Seagulls materialise - and legendary manager Fabio Capello has urged Atalanta to revive their interest in the 24-year-old from last summer. Writing for Gazzetta Dello Sport, he reckons O'Riley could be the perfect replacement for 34-year-old Marten De Roon just a year on from his £25million exit from the Premiership. "We need a serious alternative to De Roon in midfield, and for me the answer is called Matt O'Riley. 'Already linked to La Dea last year, then arriving at Brighton, he would be perfect for Juric. Quality and determination to spare, a natural leader .' Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Evan Ferguson to Celtic transfer timeline and when loan deal from Brighton could really be announced
Evan Ferguson could be a realistic target for Celtic before the end of the window. But only if no other club take a gamble on the permanent transfer for the struggling Brighton star, according to Record Sport's Keith Jackson. Advertisement The Ireland international made just three appearances for West Ham without scoring - after being shipped to London on loan after falling out of favour under Fabian Hurzeler. READ MORE: 7 Celtic transfer headlines as summer window explodes with bargain Balikwisha, Greg Taylor successor and £2m trade off READ MORE: Why Lennon Miller won't sign for Celtic despite being 'perfect' transfer revealed by Motherwell hero The 20-year-old netted just one Premier League goal last season - a far cry from his breakthrough season in 2023/24 which saw the striker touted with £100million moves away from the AMEX Stadium. Advertisement That has lead to Celtic emerging as a potential destination for the frontman as he looks to kickstart his career. Reflecting on Ferguson's early promise, Jackson told Hotline Live: "At that time, he was one of these guys that would come onto the pitch and visualise himself scoring a goal, as if he was going to manifest it. "He knew he was going to score goals. He didn't think about it or overthink it - it was just all so natural to him at that point. He was phenomenal, and that is what he got the comparisons with Harry Kane. "I don't think that was over the top at the time, because he was going goal for goal with Harry Kane at the time, and looking like a younger, stronger, faster version." Advertisement Host Daniel Caw felt that a loan move to the Scottish champions "made sense" for the campaign noting he would "fly" under Brendan Rodgers. Jackson responded with a comparison to Max Aarons potential loan move from Bournemouth to Rangers - which has hit a roadblock over the Cherries' pursuit of a permanent exit. He said: "I don't disagree, but as we said with Bournemouth and Aarons - these clubs are not in the business of doing favours for people. "There would need to be a reason for Brighton to loan him out - I think he still has a few years left on his contract. "If there is a manager down there who thinks they can make him a Premier League player, and they can get a fee that is similar with what Bournemouth are looking to do with Max Aarons right now - in terms of 'why would I put you out on loan if I think I can get £8million-£10million?' Advertisement "That is for a right-back, so what about a striker who has proven what he can do in the Premier League? What kind of price does that carry? "If it gets to the end of the window, and nobody has taken a punt on him, that is when I think Celtic becomes a realistic possibility." Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
'Celtic to step up interest in West Ham's Irving'
Celtic are set to step up their efforts to sign Scotland midfielder Andy Irving, with West Ham United prepared to sell the 25-year-old. (Football Insider), externalEvan Ferguson could be a realistic target for Celtic before the end of the summer window - but only if no other club take a gamble on a permanent transfer for the 20-year-old Brighton & Hove Albion striker. (Daily Record), externalCeltic winger Nicolas Kuhn has caught the eye of Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers with his impressive performances in the Champions League, according to SportsBoom. (SportsBoom via The Scotsman), externalRangers have approached Leicester City over a deal for Conor Coady, but there is interest in the 32-year-old centre-back from elsewhere, including his former club, Wolverhampton Wanderers. (Sky Sports), externalRangers head coach Russell Martin is keen to build his side around forward Hamza Igamane and midfielder Nicolas Raskin, who are both in demand from potential suitors. (Football Insider), externalHet Nieuwsblad reports that Aston Villa have started talks with Nicolas Raskin about a potential transfer out of Rangers for the 24-year-old Belgium midfielder. (Het Nieuwsblad via Daily Record), external Rangers are keen on a loan deal for right-back Max Aarons, but Bournemouth are believed to favour a permanent exit for the 25-year-old. (Sky Sports), externalDespite reports in Greece, no deal has been finalised with AEK Athens, who are keen on 30-year-old Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers. (Sky Sports), externalSt Mirren hope to sign 24-year-old Boreham Wood full-back Jayden Richardson, who spent the 2022-23 season with Aberdeen. (Daily Record), externalReports in the Netherlands claim Aberdeen are monitoring 22-year-old Maastricht winger Ilano Silva Timas closely, but Dutch top-flight club Excelsior are also keen on the Cape Verde international. (Press & Journal), externalDiscussions are ongoing between Heerenveen and Hibernian over Dylan Vente, with the Dutch club aiming to take the 26-year-old striker, who was on loan to Eredivisie rivals Zwolle last season, on a permanent deal. (Sky Sports), externalNew Falkirk goalkeeper Scott Bain says he left Celtic a year before the end of his contract because the 33-year-old wanted his fiance and son to see him play first-team football. (STV), external
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
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- Irish Daily Mirror
Evan Ferguson transfer latest as Scottish giants linked with Irish star
Evan Ferguson is expected to move on from Brighton this Summer and there are a number of clubs in pursuit of the talented Irish striker. The 20-year-old burst onto the scene as a teenager with Brighton in 2023, but has seen his career stall in recent times. He has struggled with injury and has been unable to recover his goalscoring touch, netting just a handful of times in 2024 and 2025. Ferguson joined West Ham on loan in January where he linked up with former Brighton boss Graham Potter in an attempt to jump-start his career, but the striker played only a bit-part role at the club and failed to score. Despite his recent woes, a number of big clubs are still expected to move for the Meath native this Summer and Celtic are 3/1 favourites to secure his signature according to Celtic aren't the only side that have shown interest in Ferguson in the past. In January, Chelsea tried to snatch the youngster away from West Ham at the 11th hour, and Manchester United have also been reported to be admirers of Ferguson. Ferguson made the breakthrough at Brighton in the 2022/2023 season, becoming a key player for The Seagulls in the second part of that campaign. The Irishman was rated at around £100 million following a stunning hat-trick against Newcastle in September 2023, but since then, the striker has struggled with injury and has lost his place in the Brighton starting 11. Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email.
