Author: pratyay maitra

Despite yet another defeat at Ibrox, Rangers progressed through to the quarterfinals of the Europa League thanks to a 3-1 first-leg victory against Fenerbahce and the mastery of Jack Butland in the tie-breaker. But they have little time to recover with Celtic set to host them on Sunday lunchtime for the season’s fourth Old Firm…

If one of his recent tweets, Bild Sport journalist Christian Falk shared an update on Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck. The versatile defensive ace has emerged as a transfer target for Liverpool, intending to succeed Virgil van Dijk in the heart of the backline. The 33-year-old Dutch centre-back will be out of contract this summer.…

Despite a dreadful domestic form, Rangers have been a formidable force in the Europa League. A 3-1 win on the road against Fenerbahce has put them in the driver’s seat ahead of hosting the Turkish giants on Thursday night in the return leg of the Round of 16. They must make the two-goal advantage count…

If a report from The Daily Record is believed to be true, Celtic are keeping close eyes on Dundee United teenager Owen Stirton. The former Hoops left-back Tosh McKinlay was in attendance to monitor the striking sensation who is off to a flying start in Scottish League One on a short-term loan at Montrose. McKinlay,…

If a report from the French outlet L’Equipe (as quoted by The Mirror) is believed to be true, Manchester United are keeping close eyes on Jean-Philippe Mateta and have already opened talks with his representatives over a potential summer transfer. The Crystal Palace marksman is enjoying a blistering spell with 15 goals and 3 assists…

If a recent report from Africafoot is believed to be true, Rangers attacking ace Hamza Igamane has emerged as a transfer target for La Liga heavyweights Sevilla and Ligue 1 giants Marseille. They scouted him extensively in recent months and are now ready to make the move over a potential summer transfer. The 22-year-old Moroccan…

Despite showing signs of improvements in recent games, Tottenham Hotspur remain stuck in the second half of the Premier League standings. A win this afternoon against Bournemouth would have closed the gap with 12th-placed Brentford, but it finished all square in North London as the home side survived a third straight defeat by staging a…

A win this afternoon against Leicester City would have seen Chelsea climb up to fourth in the Premier League standings. It was supposed to be a stroll in the park for Enzo Maresca’s men at Stamford Bridge, but it took them 60 minutes to break the deadlock when Marc Cucurella netted the solitary goal of…

If a report from The Daily Mail is believed to be true, Chelsea have stepped up interest in Jesus Rodriguez over a potential summer swoop. Liverpool are also keeping close tabs on the Real Betis teenager, but the Blues are favourites to snap him up by triggering a release clause of around £42m. Chelsea has…

Rangers’ shocking defeat against minnows Queen’s Park in the Scottish Cup 5th Round makes Celtic the outright favourites to conquer a ‘domestic treble’. But a tricky test awaits them on Sunday evening when high-flying Hibernian visit Celtic Park for the quarterfinal clash. Hibs are the most in-form side in Scotland, having also defeated the Hoops…