The Summer Transfer Rumour Round-up Thread

[ian1964 10,724]

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[ian1964 10,724]

Rangers set to sign Liverpool youngster Jordan Rossiter in deal worth £250k

 

ACCORDING to reports in England, the Light Blues are closing in on the 19-year-old midfielder, who is out of contract in the summer.

 

RANGERS are reportedly closing in on deal to sign Liverpool midfielder Jordan Rossiter this summer.

 

The 19-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and the Reds will receive just £250,000 in compensation, according to the Liverpool Echo.

 

READ MORE: Transfer Centre RECAP: Look back on today's news and rumours from the SPFL and beyond on Friday, May 6

 

It is believed Rangers contacted Liverpool this afternoon to inform them that they plan to officially approach the teenager over a move to Ibrox.

 

Rangers’ head of recruitment Frank McParland, the former Liverpool Academy director, is a big admirer of the tough-tackling midfielder and provided a glowing endorsement to boss Mark Warburton.

 

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And Rossiter, who has been free to speak to non-English clubs since January 1, is reportedly keen on a move to Scotland.

 

Read more at http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/rangers-set-sign-liverpool-youngster-7914666#35UhT9UXpuiuTv2S.99

[ian1964 10,724]

Exclusive: Jordan Rossiter is leaving Liverpool FC for Rangers

 

Young midfielder to head north of the border when his contract expires

 

Jordan Rossiter will leave Liverpool this summer with the young midfielder set to sign for Rangers.

 

The 19-year-old Academy graduate is out of contract at the end of the season and the Reds will receive just £250,000 in compensation.

 

The Scottish outfit contacted Liverpool on Friday afternoon to inform them that they plan to officially approach the teenager over a move to Ibrox.

 

Talks will take place over the coming days but Rossiter, who has been free to speak to non-English clubs since January 1, is understood to be keen on heading north of the border.

 

Rangers’ head of recruitment Frank McParland, the former Liverpool Academy director, is a big admirer of the tough-tackling midfielder and provided a glowing endorsement to boss Mark Warburton.

 

Leaving Liverpool will be a wrench for Rossiter, who joined the Academy at the age of six and grew up in Everton Valley. However, he believes it’s the right decision in order to further his career.

 

The England Under-19s international has been forced to weigh up his options in recent months with no new contract on the table. The Reds did belatedly offer him an extension but that was largely to ensure that they would be able to claim a compensation fee if he left. Clearly not in Jurgen Klopp’s plans for next season, Rossiter decided it was time to move on.

 

Liverpool would have taken it to a tribunal if Rossiter had wanted to sign for another English club but under FIFA rules he can join a club outside of England for just £250,000.

 

Rangers, who will be back in the Scottish Premiership next season, will be able to offer Rossiter the first-team football which eluded him at Liverpool. There’s the attraction of playing in front of 50,000 at Ibrox each week and possibly European football too.

 

It’s been an injury-plagued campaign for the teenager, who hasn’t featured for the Reds since he pulled his hamstring against FC Sion in the Europa League in December. That was the only appearance he made under Klopp.

 

Rossiter had long since been touted as one of the most exciting talents to emerge from the Kirkby Academy prior to Brendan Rodgers handing him his debut in a League Cup tie against Middlesbrough at Anfield in September 2014. Just 17 at the time, he grasped the chance with both hands as he became the second youngest goal scorer in the club’s history.

 

A Premier League bow followed against Arsenal back in August and there were starts against Bordeaux and FC Sion in the Europa League. However, with injuries hampering his progress he struggled to force his way into Klopp’s plans and the away game against Sion proved to be his fifth and final first-team outing.

 

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/exclusive-jordan-rossiter-leaving-liverpool-11297684#ICID=sharebar_twitter

[ian1964 10,724]

Our manager has obviously got a fantastic reputation as a coach,which I think we have all learned this season,which fills me with so much confidence regarding potential signings for the future,also the fact that he has been blown away with the size of Rangers FC which he will use in persuading players to commit to the club!,very exciting times ahead for Rangers.

[ian1964 10,724]

Why Rangers Fans Should Be Very Excited About Potential Jordan Rossiter Signing

 

http://talkingbaws.com/2016/05/why-rangers-fans-should-be-very-excited-about-potential-jordan-rossiter-signing/

[RANGERRAB 3,677]

Sounds a good signing......

[chilledbear 16]

@tedermeatballs: Jordan Rossiter arrives in Glasgow tomorrow. But deal not done yet. Would be a major coup.

 

Keith Jackson

[Tannochsidebear 2,414]

Am I the only one that finds it difficult to get excited about trying to sign a 19yo with 1 first team game under his belt that couldn't get more game time in a Liverpool side that has struggled badly most of the year. Klopp clearly doesn't rate him and he is a very good manager. I don't mind taking a punt on a young player but I don't for one second believe this guy will be a first team regular for us, or is what we need for next season.

 

One for the future perhaps but at 19 he should be forcing his way into first team action if he is all that.

[Rousseau 10,640]

Am I the only one that finds it difficult to get excited about trying to sign a 19yo with 1 first team game under his belt that couldn't get more game time in a Liverpool side that has struggled badly most of the year. Klopp clearly doesn't rate him and he is a very good manager. I don't mind taking a punt on a young player but I don't for one second believe this guy will be a first team regular for us, or is what we need for next season.

 

One for the future perhaps but at 19 he should be forcing his way into first team action if he is all that.

 

I'm excited about him, because he's a great prospect and fits the profile perfectly. However, I agree, I'm not sure whether he's ready for the physicality of the league; I doubt whether he'll be a first-team regular. Who knows? He may be ready.

[Rousseau 10,640]

Ok,someone had to ask.how does he fit the profile(baring in mind hell be on £30,000 a week,oh and hes borderline insane).?

 

I agree it's unlikely, and If we omit the fact he is "borderline insane", he fits the profile because: a) he has a great work ethic, b) ball carrying ability, c) ability to recycle and retain possession, d) excellent passer, with a good range (he's got a high pass completion rate) and e) he's got, erm... character.

 

Again, I highly doubt he's a realistic option, but I think he fits the profile and would be an excellent addition. He was in the Championship team of the year, for a team that have pretty much strolled the league. Moreover, the 'insanity' you mention has subsided over the last few years. He still has that aggression, but what good footballer doesn't? Souness was full of it too (I'm not comparing the two -- except in aggression).

Edited May 7, 2016 by Rousseau