Ex Rangers star 'denied' chance to extend MLS deal as Scotland hero shares classy text from Celtic teammate
Latest news and transfer headlines surrounding Rangers and Celtic on Friday afternoon
As the dust settles from a triumphant international break for Scotland, players involved with their countries have been returning to their clubs over the last 24 hours.
Scotland heroes Kieran Tierney and Anthony Ralston checked back into Celtic’s training base on Thursday, while a number of other stars are expected back imminently ahead of domestic football resuming this weekend.
Across the city, Rangers have sustained a couple of injury concerns with John Souttar and Derek Cornelius both sustaining knocks while away on national team duty.
Here’s a breakdown of the latest news and transfer headlines surrounding both clubs:
Ryan Kent to become a free agent again
Former Rangers winger Ryan Kent is set to become a free agent once again, according to various reports in the United States.
The ex-Liverpool youth product left Ibrox to join Turkish giants Fenerbahce on a free transfer upon the expiry of his contract in the summer of 2023.
However, his time in Turkey quickly turned sour after being bombed out of the first-team squad and the Englishman had his deal ripped up after failing to impress new boss Jose Mourinho.
He entered into the football wilderness before attempting to relaunch his career in the MLS with Seattle Sounders. But after an injury-ravaged season Stateside, it’s suggested the 29-year-old will be denied the option to extend his contract.
Kieran Tierney shares ‘lovely text’ from Kasper Schmeichel after Scotland heroics
Scotland hero Kieran Tierney has revealed he received a “lovely text” from Celtic team-mate Kasper Schmeichel after denting the Denmark keeper’s World Cup ambition with a sublime goal.
The ex-Arsenal left-back came off the bench at Hampden Park on Tuesday night to curl him from 25 yards in stoppage time and edge the Scots 3-2 ahead before Kenny McLean added a sensational lob from the halfway line to ensure qualification for a first World Cup finals since 1998.
And Tierney confirmed a devastated Schmeichel had quickly been in touch after the match to congratulate his Hoops colleague, with the pair yet to be reunited at the club’s Lennoxtown training complex.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Tierney said: “No, he’s (Kasper) back tomorrow, so I’ll see him then. But he actually sent me a lovely text after the game. Within the hour or so, he texted me and (Anthony) Ralston, so it just shows you the professional that he is as well.
“Somebody’s got to lose, and in the last few however many years, it’s usually been Scotland in a game like that. So for us to have the fortune on our side, and the moments on our side that night, it was really special. But obviously it’s a shame for Kasper and his team as well.”