Today is a busy one for big name rumours and if a few of these do indeed end up going through, fans are sure to be delighted.
Some, however, may prove a little too good to be true.
A Chelsea striker to Celtic? A diminutive Spanish legend on his way to Ireland? Efe Ambrose worth a £1million? Hmm.
Here are today’s top stories…
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Top Stories
- Former Falkirk manager Steven Pressley has resigned as boss of Fleetwood Town. He had been in charge since October 2015. (Twitter)
- Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes has issued a rallying call to pack out Pittodrie as he tries to guide the Dons to the group stage of the Europa League. The Dons have reached the third qualifying round in the past two seasons. (Press and Journal)
- Olympiakos are poised to re-launch a £1m bid to sign Celtic defender Efe Ambrose, the Greek club having failed in a move for the Nigeria international 18 months ago. (Daily Record)
- Dominic Ball impressed at Ibrox last season, with many Rangers fans wanted him to return. But he’s in Australia with Spurs and will start against Juventus in the International Champions Cup. (Various)
- Chelsea’s Patrick Bamford, 22, could be on the verge of a move to Celtic, where manager Brendan Rodgers is looking to beef up his forward line. (Nottingham Post)
- Ross County require favours from elsewhere if they are to win their Betfred Cup group but manager Jim McIntyre is confident his side will progress to the last 16 of the competition if they win both their remaining matches. (Press and Journal)
- Former Rangers striker Nacho Novo could be on his way to the Irish League. Glentoran want to sign the Spaniard, who has also been linked with a move to East Kilbride in recent weeks. (Various)
- Gary Harkins is being allowed to leave Dundee, and Ian McCall wants to be reunited with him at Ayr United. (Courier)
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Done Deals
- James McFadden has been revealed as Motherwell’s new assistant manager. He will also be registered as a player for next season.
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South of the Border
- Brad Smith could be on his way to Bournemouth for a fee of £6m. Bournemouth have already paid Liverpool £15m for Jordan Ibe, and could pay more big money for another Liverpool fringe player. (Liverpool Echo)
- Carlos Tevez has rejected a move to Chelsea. The former West Ham, Manchester United and Manchester City striker insists he is happy at Boca Juniors, and isn’t willing to make the move back to Europe. (Sky Sports)
- Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba’s world record £100m move to Manchester United is being held up by a row over who pays the 23-year-old France international’s agent a £25m fee. (Sun)
- Manchester City believe they would be Lionel Messi’s first choice if he left Barcelona – and a former president of the Spanish giants has claimed there is a “conspiracy” to get rid of the 29-year-old former Argentina forward. (Catalunya Radio)
- Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart, 33, has been linked with a move to Championship side Reading after being told he has no future at Spanish club Real Betis. (Daily Mirror)
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And Finally…
A cinema experience paying tribute to Aberdeen FC’s proud history could be included in plans for the club’s £40million new home.
The Dons’ replacement for Pittodrie would seat 20,000 fans – and could feature a new club store, a “red cafe” and memorial garden and offer “day out” experiences for visitors.
And a heritage museum – charting the history of the club, including the exploits of the Gothenburg Greats – is also contained in the plans.
