Celtic-linked WC star drops switch recommendation, Gers say ‘set to stop’ Ibrox

Celtic and Rangers are stepping up preparations for his or her return to the Scottish Premier League.

Ange Postecoglou’s league leaders will journey to Portugal this week for a spell of warm-weather coaching, whereas Rangers supervisor Michael Beale prepares his facet for a tough pleasant with Bundesliga facet Bayer Leverkusen this weekend.

Listed here are the most recent headlines involving the 2 Glasgow golf equipment right now…

South Korea’s World Cup star Cho Gue-Sung is near finishing a transfer overseas in January, based on his father.

The 24-year-old impressed for his nation in Qatar – changing into the primary South Korean participant to attain twice in a World Cup match after netting a brace towards Ghana within the group stage. He has attracted numerous curiosity throughout Europe however a transfer to Parkhead may probably be on the playing cards.

With the long-term way forward for Greek frontman Giorgos GIakoumakis up within the air after contract talks stalled, Postecoglou is keen to bolster his attacking choices subsequent month.

Cho Gue-Sung’s father stated: “The recommendation I’ve given my son is when he indicators for a staff abroad, go to a membership that may play the way in which he needs, quite than selecting a membership as a result of they’re a giant identify. He wants a membership to assist him adapt and settle into a brand new way of life on and off the pitch.

“I do know his agent is finalizing negotiations for his switch overseas. He will definitely go to Europe. Earlier than the World Cup I advised him this was a event he needed to present everybody what he may do on the pitch and I imagine that that he did. He is had a good time and I am actually, actually happy with him.”

The previous Hoops striker has publicly made his emotions for Lawwell recognized in current occasions and whereas the information was met with a combined reception from supporters, Nicholas was removed from glad.

Nicholas wrote in his column within the Scottish Day by day Categorical: “Peter Lawwell’s appointment as Celtic chairman from January is definitely not a step ahead. Individuals are speaking about him returning to the membership however he has by no means actually been away. I’m certain the vast majority of The Celtic supporters is not going to welcome him again.

“It is a unfavourable transfer for the membership, though it is no secret I have not been a fan of Lawwell for a very long time. He has an excessive amount of ego and it is an excessive amount of about him. Being chairman is totally different from his earlier position as chief govt however he’s nonetheless there, with one vote.He stepped down on the finish of the 2020/21 season the place Celtic did not win 10 in a row.

“Effectively, if your historical past, it was extra right down to Lawwell than Neil Lennon or anybody else who fell asleep on the wheel and tousled. The choice to convey him again to Parkhead is camouflage, as if it by no means occurred.”

Rangers winger Ryan Kent may very well be heading for a January exit as talks over a brand new contract proceed to stall, based on studies.

The previous Liverpool youth participant may very well be prepared to go away Ibrox in favor of a return to Merseyside subsequent month, with Premier League outfit Everton odds-on 4/5 favorites with Coral to signal the 26-year-old.

The Toffees have emerged as clear frontrunners to snap up Kent after newly appointed Gers boss Michael Beale and members of the membership’s board urged contract phrases for the Englishman have been “unattainable” at right now’s AGM.

Aston Villa are additionally believed to be keeping track of Kent. Hypothesis a couple of transfer to the Midlands membership had elevated following Steven Gerrard’s appointment earlier than he was sacked in October.

New Rangers assistant supervisor Neil Banfield admits he has been impressed by the standard throughout the membership’s youth academy since becoming a member of as a part of Michael Beale’s backroom employees.

The previous Arsenal supervisor is anticipated to assist Beale full a drastic squad overhaul over the subsequent six months, however has hinted that a number of the Mild Blues’ promising abilities similar to Zak Lovelace and Alex Lowry may get extra first-team alternatives within the close to future.

He advised Rangers TV: “We have seen the standard within the squad over the previous couple of days and the work that Michael needs to do. They have been very receptive to what Mick needs to place in them they usually’ve been coaching with depth. I believe they have been having fun with themselves of the coaching that Mick has put in and we will see that there’s a good future for us.

“We now have seen that there are some younger gamers which is nice, and there are some good younger gamers coming by way of on the membership that are the premise of constructing a profitable soccer staff. And paired with the nice expertise that the staff has, it could actually stand up to a extremely good run-in for the remainder of the season.”