EFL club's transfer stance on 10-goal Rangers linked striker revealed as Celtic star makes history
The latest headlines for Rangers and Celtic ahead of the return of the Scottish Premiership.
The Scottish Premiership will return this weekend following the closure of the final international break of the year. Scotland fought for a huge Nations League lifeline in their latest outing against Poland, as goals from John McGinn and Andy Robertson means they will fight to retain their Nations League A status in 2025.
As we wait for Saturday’s fixtures to get underway, let’s take a look at some of the latest headlines for Celtic and Rangers, who will take on Hearts and Dundee United respectively.
Rangers warned 10-goal star won’t be sold in January
Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson has warned Rangers that their target Kwame Poku will not be sold in January. The 23-year-old is out of contract next summer and while the Posh are eager to see him stay at the club, they are yet to tie him down to a new deal.
Several English clubs are interested in signing Poku, along with the Gers who are eyeing up a pre-contract swoop for the 23-year-old, who has scored 10 goals in 17 games so far this season. However, Ferguson has shed some light on the current situation and does not see Poku leaving in January.
“We’ve had speculation about our players in all my time here. And I see it as a good thing because if no one is talking about your players it means you’re not doing very well as a team. That speculation is only going to crank up in January and clearly I will have to manage the situation regarding certain players,” the Peterborough boss told Posh+.
"I don’t think anything will happen with Kwame. We have a safety net with him and with Ricky [Jade Jones] as we would get compensation for both of them given their ages. I never go mad with signings in January, but we will look to recruit one player in one position and that will also depend on one other thing happening."
Celtic star puts in MOTM performance
At 38, Kasper Schmeichel continues to impress for both club and country. After conceding just three goals so far in the Premiership, the Celtic shot-stopper stepped up for Denmark and produced another show-stopping performance.
The Danes held on for a 0-0 draw against Serbia to secure their place in the Nations League quarter-finals, heavily thanks to Schmeichel’s efforts in goal. The Hoops star produced six key saves to keep the scoreline level, despite Serbia’s 22 attempts and six on target.
Schmeichel was awarded the well-deserved Player of the Match award as Denmark reach the Nations League knockouts in a milestone achievement.