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Celtic update on £13.5m ace, ex-Ibrox man’s Saudi ‘talks’, FIFA rule ends Hearts exit – Scottish transfer news Including Celtic, Rangers, and Hearts, these are the most recent Scottish transfer headlines for this Wednesday morning. Celtic man says goodbye to ‘historic club’ Before leaving Celtic Park to move to Como, Alex Valle, the departing left-back, praised the team for letting him “be part of such a big and historic club.” Brendan Rodgers brought in the Spanish defender from Barcelona on loan in the summer, but he will be leaving Barcelona early to join Como on a similar contract through the…

“Can’t see this happening” – Pundit issues Birmingham City transfer verdict amid Stoke City interest Despite reports that the Potters are interested in the 27-year-old, former England international Carlton Palmer says League One leaders Birmingham City will not permit club captain Krystian Bielik to depart for Championship team Stoke City before the winter transfer window closes. Notwithstanding a number of chronic injury problems, Bielik has been a Championship regular for years with Derby County and his current team, Birmingham. Surprisingly, he has stuck with the Blues in League One this season as they appear destined to make a quick return…

“Put my hat on it” – Carlton Palmer delivers Bolton Wanderers play-off statement as Steven Schumacher appointment looms Bolton Wanderers will be making a great hire in Steven Schumacher, according to Carlton Palmer, who is certain the former Stoke City player will lead the Trotters to the League One playoffs if he takes over at the Tough Sheet Stadium. The 40-year-old was about to be hired by Wanderers, who had split from longtime manager Ian Evatt earlier this month, according to an exclusive report published by Football League World yesterday. Palmer, who already has a triumph from the third division…

Chelsea reject says Hearts star ‘plays with the freedom of someone who hasn’t a care in the world’ According to Ryan Stevenson, James Wilson, a sensation at Hearts, is the “complete opposite” of the former Chelsea midfielder.Wilson is now having a breakout season at Tynecastle and is showing that he is a player with a lot of promise. Even though Wilson was still in school, he made headlines in October when he scored in two straight Premiership games, including a minor Derby match against Hibs. After he equalized late in the game to give Hearts a vital point, his…

Hearts and Hibs eye up Aberdeen star whose incredible stats back up his quality Targeting players on pre-contracts from Premiership rivals has been a major focus for Hearts.For their most recent aim, Hibs might be ready to challenge them. In an effort to prepare for this campaign, the Jambos last year signed early contracts with Livingston’s James Penrice, Ross County’s Yan Dhanda, and Blair Spittal of Motherwell. While Dhanda hasn’t exactly performed at the same level, Spittal and Penrice, two of the team’s finest players this season, have been working well together on the left wing. The results have…

When Hearts fans can expect to see signing pair and how they will fit in Hearts signed players in January. The team is already greatly influenced by Jamie McCart and Elton Kabangu.In the Jambos’ 3-2 victory over Kilmarnock on Saturday, both scored goals, and McCart, who has been a pillar at the back in his four games so far, was named man-of-the-match. Kabangu, who has given the assault another dimension, scored his third goal for the team in three games following his prolific double to defeat Brechin City in the Scottish Cup. Along with midfielder Sander Kartum and defender…

More attacking options to come at Hearts – Sander Kartum’s role in the team explained In the last third, Neil Critchley has options. Hearts’ top end is starting to take shape under head coach Neil Critchley, who now has a variety of attacking alternatives at his disposal. Along with the brains and enthusiasm of youthful James Wilson, a healthy Lawrence Shankland, and other forwards like Alan Forrest, Kenneth Vargas, and Musa Drammeh, Elton Kabangu’s loan arrival from Union Saint-Gilloise is already paying off. Following a shortage in that department before to Christmas, Critchley is happy with the variety. A struggling…

Teen striker plays way into Mark Robins’ thoughts as Stoke City duo step up fitness A good night for Stoke City under-21s as Ben Pearson and Bosun Lawal come through run-out test, Andre Vidigal gets on the scoresheet and Emre Tezgel fires hat-trick The Stoke City under-21 team defeated Reading 5-1 thanks to a hat-trick from Emre Tezgel. In an attempt to impress new manager Mark Robins, the 19-year-old striker did himself no hurt by leading the junior Potters to victory on a stormy Berkshire night. As he attempts to win back his reputation or draw in a suitor…

Zander Clark explains Hearts contract decision despite Hibs transfer interest The news that Zander Clark had agreed to a new deal thrilled Hearts supporters. It appears that he was as well.The 32-year-old goalie’s future was uncertain because he had to be content to play as Craig Gordon’s number two for the majority of this season and his contract was set to expire in the summer. Particularly when it became known that rivals Hibs were considering a pre-contract raid for Clark in order to acquire a new custodian for the upcoming campaign, this was the instance. Although Hibees manager David…

Done deal’ – Birmingham City complete signing of star midfielder wanted by Stoke and Middlesbrough After beating teams like Stoke City and Middlesbrough to sign the talented Rangers midfielder Kieran Dowell on loan, Birmingham City has increased their chances of promotion. The former Everton academy graduate could make his Blues debut against Huddersfield. The player will remain with the team until the end of the season, pending league, FA, and international clearance. Birmingham are flying high at the top of the table with 57 points from 25 matches and are already five points clear of third place Wrexham with two…