Rangers manager Danny Rohl has confirmed the club are in negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur to extend Mikey Moore’s stay at Ibrox following a standout performance against Aberdeen.
The 18-year-old forward delivered a man-of-the-match display during a comprehensive 4-1 Scottish Premiership victory on Saturday.
The Spurs loanee scored the second goal with a clinical finish before departing to a standing ovation late in the contest.
Speaking after the match, the German boss revealed ongoing dialogue aimed at securing the talented teenager’s long-term future in Glasgow.
Moore becomes vital component for title-chasing Rangers
The highly-rated winger has now registered six league goals this campaign, with three coming in his last seven starts.
His contributions have been instrumental in maintaining a lengthy unbeaten run for the Ibrox side.
They currently trail league leaders Hearts by just three points after remaining undefeated since a narrow loss in December.
Addressing the supporters’ desire to retain the English prospect, the Rangers manager acknowledged the strong mutual affection.
“I think conversations are always there, but we know when Mikey performed like this, you can see Mikey enjoys playing for Rangers,” Rohl said.
“The fans love him, I like him, he’s a key player.”
“I think there’s a lot of good things where we could go again together, but we know he’s still not our player, let’s work in the next couple of weeks in all those directions.”
Ibrox club identify summer targets
As the title race intensifies ahead of a clash with Dundee United, recruitment plans for next season are already accelerating.
Motherwell playmaker Elijah Just has emerged as a primary target following an impressive individual campaign.
The New Zealand international has recorded seven goals and seven assists across 28 league appearances under Jens Berthen Askou.
Securing the creative midfielder could prove challenging, with rivals Celtic also reportedly monitoring the 24-year-old whose contract runs until June 2027.
Meanwhile, Rohl has also demonstrated his ruthless streak by removing an unnamed senior player from the first-team squad for the remainder of the season.
Italy have chosen the 24,900-capacity New Balance Arena in Bergamo to host Thursday’s crucial World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland.
The four-time world champions traditionally rotate their international fixtures around the country.
However, high-stakes encounters usually take place in giant 70,000-seater arenas like the San Siro in Milan or Rome’s Stadio Olimpico.
Opting for a significantly smaller venue for their most important fixture in four years represents a notable shift in strategy for the hosts.
An intimate and intimidating atmosphere
The Bergamo venue, home to Serie A side Atalanta, recently completed a comprehensive five-year renovation project.
Despite its modest size, the stadium is highly regarded for generating an intense and hostile environment for visiting teams.
“Bergamo and Atalanta are a good example for European football. It’s a nice venue and it’s an important venue for Italian football.”
That is the verdict of Italian football journalist Daniele Verri, who believes the tight confines could uniquely benefit the home side.
“It’s not the San Siro or the Stadio Olimpico, but it can cook. It’s a small stadium with a nice atmosphere. If the game gets tight then people will make their voices heard.”
A desperate bid to end World Cup heartbreak
The Azzurri have endured a dismal record on the global stage since lifting the iconic trophy back in 2006.
They suffered humiliating group-stage exits in 2010 and 2014, before failing to qualify entirely for the previous two editions of the tournament.
Gennaro Gattuso’s men are now under immense pressure to avoid becoming the first former winners to miss three consecutive World Cups.
This disastrous global form directly contrasts with their recent continental success, having impressively won the delayed Euro 2020 competition.
Superstition shaping the venue choice?
History suggests the national team has repeatedly buckled under the immense pressure of larger home stadiums during recent qualification failures.
Their heartbreaking 2018 play-off defeat by Sweden happened at the San Siro, which was also the site of a costly recent loss to Norway.
Furthermore, North Macedonia famously eliminated them from the 2022 campaign in front of 35,000 expectant fans in Palermo.
In contrast, Gattuso secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Estonia in Bergamo during his first game in charge of the national team.
Superstition and a desire for a fresh psychological slate may therefore be playing a significant role in bringing the European heavyweights back to the Lombardy region.
Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney have urged Chelsea to abandon their youth-focused transfer strategy to resolve their inconsistent Premier League form.
Since the Clearlake Capital takeover, the Stamford Bridge outfit have invested heavily in promising global talent rather than established senior stars.
However, this long-term approach has yielded mixed results on the pitch, leaving the west London club struggling to string victories together.
Inexperience costing crucial points
Speaking on BBC television, two of the league’s greatest goalscorers voiced their concerns over the squad’s current trajectory.
The former Newcastle United striker and the Manchester United legend believe the absence of seasoned professionals is actively hindering the team during challenging matches.
Both analysts pointed to a distinct lack of leadership and game management as primary reasons for recent dropped points.
Chelsea’s first-team squad boasts one of the youngest average ages in the top flight, marking a stark contrast to previous title-winning eras at the club.
Calls for an urgent strategic shift
Rooney and Shearer insist that the Blues’ hierarchy must immediately pivot their recruitment model ahead of upcoming transfer windows.
They argue that introducing experienced campaigners is essential to properly guide the highly-rated prospects currently navigating the demands of elite English football.
With scrutiny mounting on their recent domestic performances, the pressure is building for a strategic rethink by the two-time Champions League winners.
Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye has publicly protested the Confederation of African Football’s controversial decision to strip Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco.
The Toffees attacker celebrated a goal against Chelsea by holding up two fingers alongside compatriot Idrissa Gana Gueye to signify his nation’s two continental triumphs.
Following the final whistle in the 3-0 Premier League victory, the versatile forward was caught on camera declaring his country as the true champions of Africa.
His defiance comes after the governing body ruled that Les Lions forfeited the December final in Rabat by briefly walking off the pitch in protest.
Final overshadowed by late penalty drama
The original fixture ended in chaotic circumstances when head coach Pape Thiaw ordered his squad off the field in the closing moments of normal time.
This drastic action was a direct response to El Hadji Malick Diouf being penalised for an alleged foul on Brahim Diaz inside the penalty area.
Although the aggrieved squad eventually returned to face the spot-kick, Edouard Mendy comfortably saved a panenka attempt from the Moroccan playmaker.
Midfielder Pape Gueye subsequently scored an extra-time winner to seemingly secure the prestigious trophy for the West African powerhouse.
Senegal launch appeal over forfeit ruling
Following a successful appeal by the defeated finalists, CAF officials have now awarded a retrospective 3-0 victory to the Atlas Lions.
The Senegalese Football Federation immediately announced its intention to challenge this verdict at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Abdoulaye Seydou Sow, the federation’s secretary general, strongly condemned the ruling during an interview on national television.
“We will not back down, the law is on our side,” Sow said.
“This decision is a travesty that rests on no legal basis.”
Arsenal have stepped up their search for a new right-back by targeting Roma defender Wesley Franca, while Liverpool lead the race for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.
The Gunners are actively seeking defensive reinforcements ahead of the summer transfer window, with the 22-year-old Brazilian emerging as a primary option.
Mikel Arteta’s side are reportedly under severe financial pressure to generate funds through player sales, leaving very few squad members deemed untouchable.
Liverpool push for Camavinga signature
Meanwhile, Anfield executives have already held two rounds of talks with representatives of the 23-year-old French international.
The Merseyside club currently sit ahead of domestic rivals Chelsea in the ongoing pursuit of the highly-rated Champions League winner.
Despite their own struggles on the pitch this campaign, none of the current squad members at Stamford Bridge have officially asked to leave.
Rashford faces uncertain Spanish future
In La Liga, Hansi Flick has admitted he remains unsure whether his employers will permanently sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United.
The Catalan giants hold a £26m option to convert the 28-year-old England international’s surprising season-long loan into a long-term arrangement.
Elsewhere in Spain, Raphinha has definitively ruled out leaving the Nou Camp before the end of the 2026-27 season despite lucrative interest from Saudi Arabia.
Haaland and Guimaraes commit to projects
Manchester City possess absolutely no intention of allowing Norwegian talisman Erling Haaland to depart this summer despite lingering interest from European heavyweights.
In the North East, Newcastle United orchestrator Bruno Guimaraes remains entirely committed to the long-term sporting project at St James’ Park.
The Brazilian midfield maestro is reportedly willing to negotiate a new contract without demanding to become the highest earner on Tyneside.
European transfer market round-up
Fulham have surprisingly paused their move for United States international Ricardo Pepi, even though the PSV Eindhoven striker has already completed a medical in London.
Over in Italy, Juventus are evaluating a swoop for veteran Germany defender Antonio Rudiger ahead of his imminent contract expiry in the Spanish capital.
Finally, Atletico Madrid have submitted an initial £30m bid, plus £4m in potential add-ons, to prise Brazilian midfield anchor Ederson away from Atalanta.
Former defender Stephen Warnock has warned Liverpool they face a humiliating defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League if they repeat Saturday’s poor Premier League performance against Brighton.
Arne Slot’s side suffered a 2-1 defeat on the south coast following a decisive brace from Danny Welbeck.
The result means the Merseyside club have secured just one point from their last three domestic fixtures.
It follows recent struggles against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur, leaving them with their highest number of league defeats since the 2015-16 campaign.
‘It could be 10-0’ in Paris
The disappointing domestic form comes just days after the Reds booked a European quarter-final date with PSG by overcoming Galatasaray.
However, Warnock believes the reigning European champions will ruthlessly punish his former employers unless their performance levels drastically improve.
“If they go and play like that in Paris it could be 10-0,” Warnock told BBC Radio 5 Live.
“That’s how bad Liverpool were today. Brighton weren’t clinical and tried to walk it in, but PSG will be clinical, so it’s very, very worrying.”
Former England goalkeeper Rob Green echoed those concerns, describing the weekend display as a significant backwards step.
“You just don’t know what you are getting from this team, the spine of the team is not there,” Green observed.
Slot searching for answers
The current head coach acknowledged the mounting pressure as he attempts to navigate an ongoing injury crisis.
The Dutchman pointed to the absence of key goalscorers as a mitigating factor but accepted ultimate responsibility for the squad’s declining fortunes.
“I could come and tell you all the reasons why we’ve lost this season 10 times, and one of them is late goals,” Slot explained.
“Today sums it all up in terms of our injury problems, to go without three great goalscorers is never helpful for any team.”
“But it’s not my job to make excuses, my job is to find answers and that’s what I tried to do again today.”
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is facing intense scrutiny over his future after a 3-0 Premier League defeat against Everton left the club searching for form.
The heavy loss on Merseyside extended a dismal run for the Blues, who have now gone two matches without a victory.
That slump means the Stamford Bridge outfit have secured just a single win across their last five top-flight outings.
They currently sit three points behind Aston Villa, with the Midlands club also holding a crucial game in hand.
Mounting pressure on the touchline
Patience among the fanbase is wearing remarkably thin after only a few months of the current managerial reign.
Sections of the travelling support at Goodison Park made their frustrations clear, sparking inevitable speculation regarding a swift dugout change.
Oddsmakers have already drawn up a comprehensive shortlist of potential successors should the London club decide to pivot.
Familiar faces in the frame
Former club legend Frank Lampard has emerged as a 12/1 contender to make a sensational return to his spiritual home.
The ex-England midfielder is currently excelling in the Championship, guiding Coventry City to the summit of the second tier.
Another prominent name mentioned by bookmakers is Cesc Fabregas, whose storied playing history in west London holds obvious appeal to disgruntled supporters.
Meanwhile, pulling Unai Emery away from Villa Park seems highly improbable given his ongoing pursuit of Champions League qualification.
Premier League pedigree considered
Fulham boss Marco Silva represents an intriguing 9/1 option as his contract at Craven Cottage nears its summer expiration.
The Portuguese tactician has consistently overachieved in the capital, though stepping up to a traditional heavyweight carries inherent risk.
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is also in the final months of his deal, having earned widespread praise for his transformative tactical work on the south coast.
Austrian coach Oliver Glasner remains a strong 7/1 candidate, having publicly confirmed he will depart Crystal Palace at the end of the current campaign.
Bayern Munich secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, with Harry Kane continuing his extraordinary scoring run to close in on the single-season goals record.
The England captain found the back of the net once again during a comprehensive domestic victory.
Michael Olise was also on the scoresheet as the Bavarian giants dismantled their capital-city opponents.
This resounding victory reinforces the commanding position held by Vincent Kompany’s side at the summit of the German top flight.
Kane targets historic Bundesliga milestone
The latest strike moves the prolific 30-year-old within just 10 goals of breaking the all-time Bundesliga single-season scoring record.
That formidable benchmark of 41 goals was established by legendary former Munich forward Robert Lewandowski during the 2020-21 campaign.
The former Tottenham striker has seamlessly adapted to life in Germany following his high-profile transfer last summer.
With a significant portion of the season remaining, the clinical forward is now firmly on course to rewrite the history books.
Olise shines in dominant attacking display
Summer signing Olise continues to prove his worth after providing yet another vital contribution to the formidable Munich attacking line.
The French international linked up perfectly with his more experienced attacking colleagues to overwhelm a struggling Union defence.
Such ruthless efficiency in front of goal sends a stark warning to domestic and European rivals alike as the campaign progresses.