It’s got to be tough being Brendan Rodgers. First there was the rocky start in Europe and now after pulling off a blinder of a signing, it’s the club’s dodgy away kits grabbing all the headlines – but more on that later.
While a few of his big deal moves look set to fall through, he will be buoyed to know that a certain Argentinian superstar will indeed be making an appearance against his team – and he might not be the only one.
With a number of big moves and huge news set to go through, a number of new players could be joining him in facing off against the current SPFL champions in the coming months.
Here are today’s top stories…
–
Top Stories
- Caley Thistle’s club doctor is heading to Rio de Janeiro for the Olympic Games. Dr Jonathan Hanson has been chosen to join Team GB’s medical team for the global event in Brazil next month. (Press and Journal)
- Ross County forward Brian Graham hopes his recent goalscoring form from the bench will force him into the Staggies’ starting line-up. (Press and Journal)
- Lionel Messi will face Celtic in the International Champions Cup. The Argentinian superstar was expected to miss the match but has ended his holiday early. (Press and Journal)
- Motherwell winger Marvin Johnson is a transfer target for Oxford United. Utd reportedly want him to replace a number of top players lost over the summer. (HITC)
- Aston villa are holding out for £5million for Celtic target Scott Sinclair. Celtic had a £2.5million bid rejected for him last week. (Daily Record)
- Ghanaian striker Joe Dodoo believes Rangers can win the Scottish title this season and that it was the compelling reason for leaving English champions Leicester City this summer to sign at Ibrox. (The Scotsman)
–
Done Deals
- Ramadan Sobhi has joined Stoke City from Egyptian champions Al Ahly after beating off competition from Fiorentina.
- Hamilton have signed Greek defender and former Kayseri man Georgios Sarris on a free transfer.
- Kolo Toure has joined Celtic on a free transfer. The former Manchester City and Liverpool defender says he has joined the club to win trophies.
–
South of the Border
- Tottenham are set to cut their losses with Clinton N’Jie and let him leave the club. He’ll join Marseille on loan with a £7m fee agreed should the move be made permanent this summer. (Daily Record)
- Joe Allen will undergo a medical at Stoke City later today as he nears a move to the club. (Daily Mirror)
- Diego Costa is a wanted man in Spain and Atletico aren’t giving up on him. The Chelsea striker is believed to be interested in a move back to Madrid, despite telling Chelsea he won’t push for a move. (Daily Mail)
–
And Finally…
Dear oh dear. Has Celtic just pipped Hearts to the worst away kit of the season?
Sure, the idea may be a noble one and the tribute to the Lisbon Lions is probably very fitting.
But that hasn’t stopped the club getting an absolute roasting online for the bright pink design. What do you think? Is it a winner? Let us know below.
