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Rangers striker Danilo is facing four months on the sidelines after the 24-year-old £6m Brazilian striker damaged his medial ligament against Heart of Midlothian last week and requires surgery. (Scottish Sun) Rangers will not pay over the odds and could even consider loan signings when the transfer window opens next month, with manager Philippe…

Rangers to draw 1-1 with Celtic- 6/1! At 6/1, a £10 bet would return £70! Tip of the day Rangers vs Celtic Celtic to win after extra time- 10/1! For the 30th time, Rangers and Celtic go head-too-head in a major cup final at Hampden, with both desperate to land the first silverware of the season. Celtic have won five of the last six League Cups,…

Celtic hero Ki Sung-yeung believes new star and fellow countryman Oh Kyeon-gyu has'huge potential' to succeed at Parkhead. Oh joined Celtic late in the January transfer window with Giorgos Giakoumakis' then-imminent move to Atlanta United picking up the pace, leaving Kyogo Furuhashi as the only out-and-out striker at the club. With big shoes to…

THERE was the usual eleventh-hour deadline-day drama as Premiership clubs scrambled to beat the cut-off. Giorgos Giakoumakis' move from Celtic was left hanging in the balance with the Greek striker holding off making a final decision between MLS outfit Atlanta United and J-League Urawa Red Diamonds. The American and Japanese signing windows still…

Rangers completed the signing of Belgium Under-21 international Nicolas Raskin while there was little activity at Celtic Park on the final day of the transfer window. The 21-year-old midfielder joined from Standard Liege for an "undisclosed fee on a long-term contract, subject to a work permit being confirmed" to become Michael Beale's second…

2023-02-01Rangers make a splash on transfer deadline day but its all quiet on the Celtic front The 21-year-old midfielder joined from Standard Liege for an "undisclosed fee on a long-term contract, subject to a work permit being confirmed" to become Michael Beale's second signing after Todd Cantwell. Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou earlier ruled…

It is Michael Beale's first time in this world-famous rivalry fixture as a manager, though he of course has plenty of experience of the big occasion dating back to his time as Steven Gerrard's assistant. Still, the former QPR boss will be desperate to get that first derby win under his belt quickly, with Rangers on a run of four consecutive…

Kris Boyd and Andy Walker have named their Scottish Premiership XI at the halfway stage of the 2022/23 season but do you agree? It has, as always, been an eventful and unpredictable start to the campaign, with Celtic nine points clear of Rangers at the top, while Aberdeen, St Mirren, St Johnstone, Livingston and Hibs are all within touching…

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says the Red Devils will offer contract extensions to five players whose deals are set to expire in the next few months - David de Gea, Marcus Rashford, Diogo Dalot, Luke Shaw and Fred (Daily Star). Ten Hag is also targeting moves for Benfica starlet Cher Ndour, who is out of contract next year (Daily Mirror) and…

The latest Celtic and Rangers transfer news and headlines on Tuesday. Celtic and Rangers are stepping up preparations for the return to Scottish Premiership action. Ange Postecoglou's league leaders will travel to Portugal this week for a period of warm-weather training, while Rangers manager Michael Beale readying his squad for a tricky friendly…

Rangers are set to play Ajax at the Ibrox Arena on Tuesday in the gathering phase of the UEFA Champions Association. Rangers come into this game on the rear of a 4-1 win over Jim Goodwin's Aberdeen in the Scottish Prevalence. Objectives from Croatian striker Antonio Colak, midfielder John Lundstram, right-back James Tavernier and Colombian striker…

Rangers can overtake leaders Celtic briefly at the top of the Scottish Premiership table if they secure maximum points against Hearts at Tynecastle in Saturday's televised lunchtime kick-off. Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side recorded a 2-1 victory over Dundee United on their last outing prior to the international break and the Dutchman will hope his…

Celtic return to Scottish Premiership action against Motherwell following the international break with both teams looking to get back to winning ways after suffering defeats last time out. The Scottish champions saw their 38-match unbeaten domestic run come to an end with a shock 2-0 defeat away to St Mirren, cutting their lead at the top of the…

Over the years, Celtic have been guilty of letting too many players run into the final 12 months of their contracts and therefore missing out on peak transfer value for key stars. The likes of Ryan Christie, Odsonne Edouard and Kristoffer Ajer all left for cut-price fees last season after refusing to pen fresh deals, making it clear they viewed…

Celtic are bidding for a seventh league win from as many matches when they make the short trip to the SMiSA Stadium to take on St Mirren for a lunchtime kick-off on Sunday. The Scottish champions are seeking to maintain their perfect start to the Premiership season after an emphatic start to their title defence. Celtic now switch their attention…

The Scottish Premiership season is upon us, and we've taken a look at all you need to know - from the important dates on the calendar to key fixtures, to which teams are the favourites for the upcoming campaign. The 2022-23 Scottish Premiership start date is on Saturday 30sth July as Livingston host Rangers in the opening game of the season, which…

The summer transfer window officially opens in Scotland on June 10, although deals can be completed before players are formally registered at the Scottish FA on that date. Several clubs have been active already with the higher profile moves including defender John Souttar's move from Rangers to Hearts, Hibs' capture of Scotland goalkeeper David…

Rangers have not only punched above their weight but also stunned the football world by making it to the Europa League semifinals defeating Braga on aggregate. But the struggle continues in the Premiership as they are six points behind Celtic with successive Old Firm derby defeats under Giovanni van Bronckhorst. While the Celts are likely to…

It's the big one this Sunday with a place in the Scottish Cup final on offer - and it's not one that you want to miss. It's the second meeting in just a few weeks for the Glasgow rivals after their titanic Scottish Premiership tussle earlier in April. Before that though, Giovanni van Bronckhorst and his Rangers men have the small matter of a Europa…

It was all eyes on the cup at Parkhead as Celtic welcomed Raith Rovers to Glasgow's east end. Ange Postecoglou's team came out 4-0 winners in the end thanks to goals from Liam Scales, Giorgos Giakoumakis, Daizen Maeda and Nir Bitton. His side are flying high at the top of the Premiership, have already clinched the Premier Sports Cup back in…

Celtic "are prepared to listen to offers" for defender Gustaf Lagerbielke to go in search of regular football, having paid £3m for the 23-year-old in the summer. (Daily Mail, print edition) Clubs will be asked to vote on an SPFL resolution proposing a ban on artificial surfaces in the top flight before the start of next season. (Daily Mail, print…

Rapid Vienna winger Nicolas Kuhn has had a medical in London before his £3m move to Celtic and the 24-year-old is expected in Glasgow to finalise the deal having verbally agreed terms on a four-and-a-half-year contract. (Sky Sports) Celtic have been told Kuhn is injury prone and "terrible at shooting" - and that they are paying over the odds for…

Four consecutive wins, including a derby victory over title rivals Rangers, sent Brendan Rodgers' Celtic bounding into the winter break on a high. But, despite the eight-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership, the threat from an Ibrox side improving rapidly since Philippe Clement became manager is unlikely to be going away any time soon.…