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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Kyogo sets Rennes exit rules as Celtic see Strelec domino fall in striker search and Iheanacho door opened again
Brendan Rodgers is looking to add depth to his frontline this summer before the Champions League qualifying rounds Stade Rennes misfit Kyogo Furuhashi has revealed he will assess his future in pre-season after his ill-fated Celtic exit. The Scottish champions are set to bring in Fulham talent Callum Osmand this summer - and the 19-year-old looks set to be given the chance to stake a first-team claim this summer. He will aim to provide competition for Adam Idah and Daizen Maeda next term - who have been left to fill the void left by the January departure of Kyogo. The Japan international struggled to even make the matchday squad in the final weeks of the season - and has yet to find the net for his new club. Speaking to Japanese media, he said: "I will decide on my future after seeing how things go during the pre-season." L'Equipe report that Kyogo is on a list of Rennes "undesirables" issued by boss Habib Beye - with a cut-price deal on the cards just months after his £10million arrival. A replacement for the Parkhead fan favourite could be moving forward with Slovan Bratislava adding to their frontline. David Strelec was was the subject of a £7.5m offer from the Hoops in January - with the Slovakian champions holding out for £9million. Strelec wrapped up the campaign with 25 goals to his name and hasn't been shy in opening the door to a Celtic switch. And the arrival of Swansea City striker Mykola Kuharevich - who spent last season on loan at Hibs - to Slovan could clear a path to Glasgow's east end. But general director Ivan Kmotrik Jr insists he is is currently planning for a strike partnership: "We watched Mykola during his time in Scotland, where he was a guest from Swansea. "We are acquiring an interesting alternative to the point of attack in him. He has played for the youth national teams, has experience in international football. "Mykola uses his physical assets, but at the same time is a technically proficient type of striker. "He can bring increased competition and expanded options to the point of attack for David Strelec, from whom he is typologically a little different. "I am very happy that our negotiations have come to a successful end, and we have signed a four-year contract with Mykola." Celtic could also revive their interest in Kelechi Iheanacho after they failed in a January move for the Sevilla striker. He excelled under Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City but ended up joining English Championship side Middlesbrough on loan in the winter window. As he prepares to return to Spain from Boro, Sevilla's sporting director Victor Orta has opened the door to an exit again by branding the addition of the Nigeria international 12 months ago a "mistake". He told Spanish media: 'I want to clarify that the strikers were brought in as complements, to be practically the third striker, because there was a starter like Youssef (En-Nesyri) and a striker who later appeared, like Isaac (Romero). 'But it's clear that betting on Kelechi this season has been a mistake, and we will analyse why we made it and we are doing so now.' 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.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Former Hibs star completes Swansea City exit to Champions League club with Leith spell key
The former Hibs star has confirmed his exit from Swansea City and is moving abroad Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, 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... Former Hibs striker Mykola Kuharevich has completed a transfer away from Swansea City on a permanent basis. The striker spent last season on loan at Easter Road, his second loan stint in Leith after initially joining on a temporary basis from French side Troyes. Swansea City snapped him up after his first spell proved impressed but chances have been limited, but he again played his part at Hibs by scoring seven goals in 28 games as third place in the Premiership was clinched alongside Europa League qualifiers. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Now he has signed for Slovan Bratislava for an undisclosed fee on a four year contract. They are the champions of Slovakia and featured in the league phase of the Champions League last season, entering UEFA's elite competition again at the second qualifying round this upcoming campaign. Ex Hibs striker's Swansea City exit confirmed A Swansea City statement reads: 'Mykola Kukharevych has joined Slovan Bratislava for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance. The Ukrainian striker leaves Swansea City after two years with the club. The 23-year-old made 13 appearances for the Swans, and spent last season on loan with Hibernian. Everyone at Swansea City wishes Mykola well in his future career.' Ivan Kmotrík Jr, Bratislava's general director, says that the Ukrainian frontman's time at Hibs proved a key reference point in deciding to go after him. He said: "We watched Mykola Kukharevych during his time in Scotland, where he was a guest from Swansea. We are acquiring an interesting alternative to the point of attack in him. He has played for the youth national teams, has experience in international football. 'Mykola uses his physical assets, but at the same time is a technically proficient type of striker. He can bring increased competition and expanded options to the point of attack for David Strelec, from whom he is typologically a little different. I am very happy that our negotiations have come to a successful end, and we have signed a four-year contract with Mykola.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Why former Hibs star has completed summer transfer Kuharevich said: 'I have had the best season of my career with third place in the Scottish League. I am happy to accept a new challenge at Slovan. I know that I am coming to a big club, I have seen their matches in the Champions League. I managed to see Tehelné Pole and Bratislava, the stadium and the city are beautiful. I want to develop my strengths, score goals and be a contribution to the team. I am excited about this new chapter and I am looking forward to what lies ahead.' The striker said of time at Hibs before the end of the season: 'I'm really happy. I just feel love for this club because it's a massive club, good city. Very good fans, stadium, everything. I enjoy it here. I enjoy playing at Easter Road in front of these fans, in every stadium in Scotland, really. I just try to help the team in every game. Especially now when we have such a good season, you learn a lot, I think. Because this is a special feeling. This is a very good mentality in the club. Inside the dressing room.'
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Sport
- Wales Online
Swansea City star leaves club with immediate effect and joins Champions League side in permanent deal
Swansea City star leaves club with immediate effect and joins Champions League side in permanent deal The striker is no longer a Swansea City player Mykola Kuharevich has left Swansea City (Image: Getty ) Swansea City striker Mykola Kuharevich has joined Slovan Bratislava for an undisclosed fee. He has signed a four-year deal with the Slovakian giants, in a move that brings the curtain down on a somewhat underwhelming spell in SA1. The 23-year-old joined the Swans from French side Troyes for nearly £2m back in 2023, but struggled to establish himself in the Championship, netting one goal in just 13 appearances for the club in his opening campaign. He was then shipped out on loan to Scottish side Hibernian last season, where he'd previously enjoyed a comparatively more fruitful spell the year before his move to south Wales. The striker racked up a total of seven goals in 28 appearances in all competitions for Hibs last term, but his chances of breaking into the first team set-up at Swansea have nevertheless looked slim. Now, he could well end up playing in the Champions League with Slovan, who recently secured their 23rd league title. Article continues below Slovan's general director Ivan Kmotrik Jr said: "We watched Mykola during his time in Scotland, where he was a guest from Swansea. "We are acquiring an interesting alternative to the point of attack in him. He has played for the youth national teams, has experience in international football. "Mykola uses his physical assets, but at the same time is a technically proficient type of striker. He can bring increased competition and expanded options to the point of attack for David Strelec, from whom he is typologically a little different. "I am very happy that our negotiations have come to a successful end, and we have signed a four-year contract with Mykola." Kuharevich himself added: "I have had the best season of my career with third place in the Scottish League. "I am happy to accept a new challenge at Slovan. Article continues below "I know that I am coming to a big club, I have seen their matches in the Champions League. "I managed to see Tehelné Pole and Bratislava, the stadium and the city are beautiful. "I want to develop my strengths, score goals and be a contribution to the team. I am excited about this new chapter and I am looking forward to what lies ahead."
Daily Record
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'Masterpiece' war movie labelled 'best ever' on Amazon Prime has viewers stunned
The 2022 film was called 'tense' and 'insane' by Amazon Prime Video subscribers who heaped praise upon the movie Amazon Prime subscribers are lavishing praise on a film they're lauding as "one of the best ever". Viewers have said it is the best war film of all time, as well as praising it for being one of the best 'non-English' movies ever made. The 2022 release, 'Sniper: The White Raven', tells the riveting tale of Mykola, a high school educator whose life is turned upside down. When Russia invades Donbas in 2014, Mykola's existence is forever transformed. Confronted with the shattering of his tranquil life, he signs up with a volunteer battalion, vowing vengeance against the Russians. He receives the initial moniker 'Civvie' thanks to Ukrainian officers skeptical he'll survive even a single week in service. But fueled by his quest for retribution, Mykola morphs into a warrior and masters the art of sniping, ultimately being christened 'Raven'. The plot is rooted in the real-life experiences of screenwriter Mykola Voronin, himself a former teacher who joined the military ranks. The Ukrainian production features Aldoshyn Pavlo in the lead role, with Maryan Bushan at the helm as director, and co-writing alongside Voronin. The official synopsis describes the gripping narrative: "After his pregnant wife is killed by militants, an eccentric pacifist enlists to fight as a sniper in Donbass, Ukraine, vowing vengeance for both his wife and his comrades." Garnering acclaim, 'Sniper: The White Raven' has triumphed in the 11th competition of the Ukrainian State Film Agency and has ascended to the top spot as the best movie about Ukraine according to fans on Ranker, reports the Express. Critical aggregator Rotten Tomatoes honours the picture with a commendable 72% rating, while viewers herald it as one of the finest non-English films crafted. One viewer was blown away, posting on X: "Sniper the white Raven This masterpiece was insane." Another proclaimed: "Sniper: The White Raven will be one of the best non English movies I've seen. A well made Ukrainian war sniper movie. Recommended, absolutely." A third admirer added: "Sniper The White Raven is the best military movie to me." Showering praise upon the film, another shared: "Sniper: The White Raven - quite possibly one of the best directed, acted and constructed sniper films of recent years, featuring superb, tense showdowns amongst interesting environments and scenarios." Joining the conversation, another commenter agreed: "Excellent movie, one of the best non English movies I have ever seen!!! Very good story with a lot of action!!! "I really enjoyed this movie." And yet another enthusiast simply stated: "This is the best movie I have ever watched."
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Masterpiece' war film hailed 'the best to watch' by Amazon Prime viewers
Amazon Prime subscribers have been heaping accolades on what they're calling "one of the best" war movies that has ever graced their screens. The 2022 film, Sniper: The White Raven, tracks the transformation of Mykola, a humble high school teacher whose life is upended by the 2014 Russian invasion of Donbas. Torn from his peaceful existence, Mykola enrolls in a volunteer battalion, vowing to extract vengeance on the Russians. Deemed unfit for combat and tagged 'Civvie' by Ukrainian forces, there's little faith he'll manage more than a week at war. Yet, fuelled by a fiery quest for retribution, Mykola morphs into a fierce fighter and skilled marksman, eventually earning the moniker Raven. Based on real events, the plot draws inspiration from the true backdrop of scriptwriter Mykola Voronin's journey from educator to soldier. Aldoshyn Pavlo heads up the cast in this poignant Ukrainian offering, under the direction of Maryan Bushan who shares writing credit with Voronin. An official synopsis sets the scene: "After his pregnant wife is killed by militants, an eccentric pacifist enlists to fight as a sniper in Donbass, Ukraine, vowing vengeance for both his wife and his comrades," reports the Express. Sniper: The White Raven not only claimed victory in the 11th contest of the Ukrainian State Film Agency but has also clinched the title of the top movie about Ukraine as voted by fans on Ranker. Critical aggregator Rotten Tomatoes has dished out a respectable 72% score to the film, and audiences have labeled it one of the standout non-English cinematic experiences to date. Fans took to social media to lavish praise on the film, with one writing: "Sniper the white Raven This masterpiece was insane," while another raved: "Sniper: The White Raven will be one of the best non English movies I've seen. A well made Ukrainian war sniper movie. Recommended, absolutely." A third fan chimed in, saying: "Sniper The White Raven is the best military movie to me," while a fourth critic wrote: "Sniper: The White Raven - quite possibly one of the best directed, acted and constructed sniper films of recent years, featuring superb, tense showdowns amongst interesting environments and scenarios." The film received more glowing endorsements, with another fan commenting: "Excellent movie, one of the best non English movies I have ever seen! ! ! Very good story with a lot of action! ! ! I really enjoyed this movie." Meanwhile, another enthusiastic fan exclaimed: "This is the best movie I have ever watched."
