Transfers

Lampard to replace Michael Beale as Rangers manager

Frank Lampard is reportedly interested in replacing Michael Beale as the next manager of Scottish Premiership side Rangers.
Beale, who managed Rangers for a total of 10 months, parted ways with the club on Sunday after three defeats in their first seven league matches this season.

Lampard was most recently the caretaker manager of Chelsea between April and May this year and recorded just one win in his 11 matches in charge before the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino.

With the Glasgow-based club currently looking for a new manager, Lampard is keen on discussing a potential deal at Ibrox, according to BBC Sport.

The former England international is without a club after he left Chelsea at the end of last season, when the club opted not to extend his interim deal.

Rangers currently have Steven Davis and Alex Rae serving as the interim management team.

Lampard began his managerial career with Derby County in 2018 and held a permanent role at The Blues from July 2019 to January 2021.

The 45-year-old also spent 44 games in charge of Everton and helped steer The Toffees away from the threat of relegation but was sacked at the start of this year after a ninth loss in 12 league matches.

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Galatasaray, Napoli Agree Osimhen Transfer

Italian Serie A side Napoli have reached an agreement with Galatasaray for the transfer of Nigeria international forward Victor Osimhen for a fee in the region of €75m, according to OwnGoalNigeria.com.

Both clubs have been locked in negotiations for the past two days after the Nigerian picked the team as his preferred destination ahead of Saudi Arabia side Al-Hilal. The talks went on yesterday without a resolution.

Napoli insisted on getting a bank guarantee for the payment of the transfer fee after agreeing for it to be paid in installments. The Turkish side will pay €40m in cash with the balance of €35m to be paid in installments for the next three years.

Galatasaray agreed to provide Napoli with a bank guarantee letter and if it sits well with the Italian side after a review, Osimhen will be allowed to travel to Istanbul for his medical and subsequent unveiling on a permanent deal.

After a successful time on loan last season, he will be expected to help the club retain the league and cup they won last season, and also do well in Europe after the disappointment in the Europa League last season.

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Transfer: Theo Hernandez Joins Al-Hilal From AC Milan

Deal worth some 25 million euros

France left-back Theo Hernandez has moved to former Lazio and Inter coach Simone Inzaghi’s Saudi club Al-Hilal from AC Milan, where the 27-year-old spent six mostly successful years.

Theo, as he is known, was a runner-up to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup.

He made no secret of the fact that he had fallen out with AC’s new management set-up.
The deal is worth around 25 million euros.

Ansa.it

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WSL: Chelsea Forward Fishel Signs For Seattle Reign

Seattle Reign have signed Chelsea and United States forward Mia Fishel on a contract until 2029.

An undisclosed transfer fee will be paid to the Women’s Super League (WSL) champions who Fishel, 24, appeared for 21 times.

After signing from Mexican club Tigres for the start of the 2023-24 season, Fishel scored the winning goal against Tottenham on her WSL debut before an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury cut her campaign short.

The two-time WSL winner returned in March to make three appearances.

“I’m incredibly excited to sign a long-term contract in the NWSL and take this next step in my career with Seattle Reign FC,” said Fishel.

“This league is one of the best in the world, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity. I can’t wait to get started and contribute to the team’s success.”

America’s National Women’s Soccer League is currently on a midseason break but Seattle Reign return to action against Angel City on 1 August.

Bbc.com

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