The Winter 2018/19 - Transfer Window Rumours and Deals - Thread

[StuGers 477]

The thing we’ve got to remember is that when Shinnie plays against us, he often looks better as he has free reign to foul, mouth off at the referee and generally be a nuisance. As soon as he puts on our strip, his game will be significantly neutered by the different rules he shall be refereed to.

[Frankie 8,569]

Shinnie is a decent player but not any better than what we have.

 

[les186 271]

Shinnie gets booked a lot playing for Aberdeen. It would be worse for us as he would feel the pressure to perform and he can't.

[Rousseau 10,639]

Kieran (?) Dowell has signed for Sheffield Utd on loan.

[JFK-1 1,693]

Reported Celtic target Lawrence Shankland has told BBC's Off the Ball radio program that he would like a second shot at succeeding at Rangers.

Wales Online have reported in recent weeks that Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is a fan of the former Rangers youth, who is ripping up the Scottish Championship this season.

The 23-year-old hitman has netted 28 goals in all competitions for Ayr United, making him one of Scotland's most exciting strikers at the moment.

Shankland spent time with Rangers as a much younger player, and the man himself admits that he'd find it hard to turn down his boyhood side.

He told BBC's Off the Ball radio program: "I was there when I was a young boy, only for around 10 months.

Asked if he had 'unfinished business' at Ibrox, Shankland said: 'I hope so. It [Rangers] was my team."

Celtic arguably need him more than the Gers for now, after Leigh Griffiths was ruled out for a number of months, leaving Odsonne Edouard as Brendan Rodgers's only recognised striker.

But Shankland clearly only has eyes for Rangers and it'll be interesting to see if Steven Gerrard - who himself needs another goalscorer after cancelling Umar Sadiq's loan - makes a move for the star.

Shankland, also linked with Swansea City, is available for only £500,000.

 

https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2018/12/26/celtic-linked-lawrence-shankland-wants-rangers-move/

[MacK1950 2,378]

2 hours ago, JFK-1 said:

Shankland spent time with Rangers as a much younger player, and the man himself admits that he'd find it hard to turn down his boyhood side

Believe he is a season ticket holder.

[BlackSocksRedTops 3,752]

3 hours ago, JFK-1 said:

Reported Celtic target Lawrence Shankland has told BBC's Off the Ball radio program that he would like a second shot at succeeding at Rangers.

Wales Online have reported in recent weeks that Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is a fan of the former Rangers youth, who is ripping up the Scottish Championship this season.

The 23-year-old hitman has netted 28 goals in all competitions for Ayr United, making him one of Scotland's most exciting strikers at the moment.

Shankland spent time with Rangers as a much younger player, and the man himself admits that he'd find it hard to turn down his boyhood side.

He told BBC's Off the Ball radio program: "I was there when I was a young boy, only for around 10 months.

Asked if he had 'unfinished business' at Ibrox, Shankland said: 'I hope so. It [Rangers] was my team."

Celtic arguably need him more than the Gers for now, after Leigh Griffiths was ruled out for a number of months, leaving Odsonne Edouard as Brendan Rodgers's only recognised striker.

But Shankland clearly only has eyes for Rangers and it'll be interesting to see if Steven Gerrard - who himself needs another goalscorer after cancelling Umar Sadiq's loan - makes a move for the star.

Shankland, also linked with Swansea City, is available for only £500,000.

 

https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2018/12/26/celtic-linked-lawrence-shankland-wants-rangers-move/

Worth a punt? Especially if Morelos star keeps rising. Would rather Shankland than the big guy Eaves tbh. 

Edited December 28, 2018 by BlackSocksRedTops

[JFK-1 1,693]

Looks like he’s ours if we want him. He’s literally inviting us to sign him. 

[DMAA 3,658]

Can’t comment because I haven’t seen him play. Worth noting it’s a big step up but if he appears to have the attributes required it doesn’t seem a big gamble. 

[MacK1950 2,378]

I notice that Hardie has scored yet again today,and remember he is doing this as a loanee in the league that we play in.