Celtic make key transfer decision as Rangers midfielder issued ‘warning’ by head coach.
Football Insider says that Celtic will try to replace Joe Hart in the summer transfer window with a new long-term goalkeeper.
Under former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou, the 75-time England international won two Premiership crowns, two League Cups, and one
Scottish Cup in his first two seasons there. But the seasoned goalie is getting close to the end of his playing days, and he has occasionally faced criticism for his efforts this season.
The 36-year-old’s existing contract at Celtic is due to expire in the summer and it appears unlikely that he will extend his stay beyond that point.
It is believed that Brendan Rodgers is eager for a new shot-stopper, but is happy to keep Hart between the sticks for the remainder of the season.
The Hoops were heavily linked with a January move for Romanian international Horatiu Moldovan. However, the former FC Rapid București
goalkeeper opted to instead join Atletico Madrid this month.
Football Insider understands that Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is one of the club’s potential targets in the summer, although his price tag
may prove a stumbling block in the summer. Other names mentioned include Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher and former goalkeeper Fraser Forster, now of Tottenham Hotspur.
Rangers midfielder warned that he ‘needs to fight harder’ to make Euro 2024 squad
Ianis Hagi, a midfielder for Rangers, has received a warning that unless he improves his club performances, he may not be able to compete in the
European Championship in Germany this summer. The Romanian international was sent out by former manager Michael Beale in August, and he is currently halfway through a season-long loan term at Spanish team Alaves.
So far in La Liga, Hagi has made just 14 appearances and just six starts. In that time, he has failed to score a single goal and has provided just one
assist. Romania boss Edi Iordanescu is keen to see improvement from a player who once played a key role in Rangers title win back in 2020/21.
He made the following remarks on Ianis Hagi: “I told him that he has to fight harder and establish himself at his club if he wants to make a great
impression at the Euros, and I know all our fans are keen to see this. I traveled to Spain to reassure him that I thought highly of him as a player, but
he still needs to start more games. We do, however, have fewer elite players. Ianis needs to play more even if he plays in one of the top leagues in the world.
Iordanescu added: “There are positive signs, but there are also some negative signs. From the first day when I took over the team I always try to
react if we have a problem and that’s why I went to see Ianis. I trust him and I went there to give him a message of confidence.
I also talked to the coaches at his club. I am optimistic he will play a big part for the club for the rest of the season.”
Hagi has two-and-half years remaining on his existing contract at Ibrox and is due to return from his loan spell at the end of the season.
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