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Rangers can surely beat Celtic to the title with this veteran goal machine in their side – agreed?
Why Jermain Defoe could fire Rangers to the title this season
According to the Express, Rangers have completed the signing of Bournemouth hitman Jermain Defoe in an 18-month loan deal.
Bournemouth have two recall options in the loan deal – one in the summer and the other in January next season (h/t Express). The 36-year-old Englishman hasn’t started a single game for Bournemouth this season, with his involvement being limited to only four substitute appearances in the Premier League.
Defoe becomes the most recent high-profile Premier League striker to cross the border, following the footsteps of Chris Sutton, Rod Wallace, Gary Hooper, James Beattie and a few more.
The 36-year-old is amongst the top ten in terms of the number of goals scored in the Premier League, having netted 162 goals playing for West Ham, Tottenham Hotspur, Portsmouth, Sunderland and Bournemouth over the course of his illustrious career.
A 1-0 victory over Celtic in the Old Firm derby last week brought Rangers level on points with the Bhoys at the top of the table, albeit Brendan Rodgers’ men have a game in hand. As things stand, the Gers are in a good position to challenge for the title and someone like Jermain Defoe can certainly add competition for places up front.
Much of the goalscoring burden has been shouldered by Colombian youngster Alfredo Morelos, with the striker scoring 12 goals from 17 appearances in the Scottish Premiership.
Rangers do not have another quality striker in their ranks to fill the boots of the Colombian should he be sidelined with an injury in the second half of the season. Furthermore, an injury to Morelos is likely to deal a huge blow to Rangers’ title hopes.
Defoe, who has 20 goals from 57 international caps for England, is a proven goalscorer at the highest level. He has proven himself to be one of the most clinical finishers in world football and even at 36, he is capable of racking up more than 10 goals a season.
It would be a mistake to label him as a spent force as he accumulated 15 goals in both the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons with Sunderland.
Defoe has all the experience in the world and his presence in the squad would provide Steven Gerrard with an extra option up front. Moreover, Defoe can bring the best out of a young and flourishing striker like Morelos and the youngster will have the opportunity to learn a few tricks from the veteran.
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That said, Rangers have struck gold with the signing of Jermain Defoe and he might just turn out to be the X-factor that the Gers need to overpower Celtic in the title race.
Andriani Michael is a housekeeper known for being the wife of one of the most underrated mid-fielders, Jack Andrew Garry Wilshere.
Michael comes from England, and she is known for being the partner of the youngest-ever debutant in the premier league Jack Wilshere.
Andriani Michael Facts
| Birth Place | England |
| Father’s Name | Michael Michael |
| Mother’s Name | NA |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| Net Worth (2023) | $59 million |
| Salary (2023) | NA |
| Age | 32 |
| Date of Birth | May 22, 1991 |
| University | NA |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouse | Jack Wilshere |
| Children | 4 Children |
| Social Media | Instagram, |
Andriani Michael and Jack Wilshere Families
Andriani was born on May 22, 1991, in England, and she is the daughter of Michael, a barber who owns a barbershop in Cockfosters. Nothing much has been disclosed about the rest of her family.
Jack Wilshere was born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, on January 1, 1992, to father Andrew Wilshere and mother, Kerry Wilshere. He captained The Priory School football team to Country Cup and District Cup glory from Year 7 to Year 10.
Andriani Michael’s husband, Jack Wilshere
Jack joined the Arsenal academy in October 2001 at the age of nine and rose through the ranks at the age of 15. He was then named captain of the U-16s and made a few appearances for the Under-18s.
Wilshere made his first-team debut in 2008 by becoming the youngest ever league debutant at 16 years, 256 days. He is without a club currently and is training with Arsenal’s first team to keep himself fit while looking for a new club. Wilshere has earned many accolades, including the PFA Young Player of the Year and Arsenal’s Player of the Season award.
Jack has played International football for England and has represented the country under-16, under-17, and under-18. And under-21 levels. He is also the 12th youngest debutant in England’s history at just the age of 18.
Andriani Michael and Jack Wilshere Kids
Jack was first in a relationship with Lauren Neal and has two kids with her, Archie and Delilah Wilshere, born in 2011 and 2013. He met Andriani in her father’s barbershop after breaking up with his former girlfriend, Lauren.
Jack and Andriani fell in love with each other, and the couple tied the knot in 2017 in a three-day bash in Italy. They gave birth to their first baby Siena Wilshere, the second daughter of Jack, and In February 2020, they welcomed another boy, who has the same name as his father, Jack Wilshere.
Andriani Michael Profession, Career, Net Worth
Andriani is a housekeeper and maintains a shallow profile on the internet, especially on social media. She does have an Instagram, but it is private.
Nothing is disclosed about her professional life, but She and Jack have an estimated net worth of $60 million.
FAQs about Andriani Michael
| When did Andriani Michael and Jack Wilshere get married? |
| They got married in 2017. |
| What is Andriani doing now? |
| She is Housekeeper |
| How old is Andriani? |
| Andriani is 32 years old |
| Nationality of Andriani? |
| Andriani Michael is an English |
| What is Andriani’s net worth? |
| They have an estimated net worth of $59 million. |
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Celtic dealt major blow in pursuit of Bologna star Aaron Hickey
According to La Nazione (h/t Daily Record), Fiorentina have intensified negotiations with fellow Serie A club Bologna for the signing of Celtic target Aaron Hickey, dealing a blow to the Hoops.
Hickey started out at the academy of Scottish club Heart of Midlothian FC and briefly spent time at Celtic as well before returning to Hearts, where he graduated to the first-team and went on to make 34 senior appearances.
The young left-back, who scored and assisted one goal apiece for his boyhood club, was snapped up by Serie A side Bologna in the summer of last year. Hickey did not feature regularly for the Serie A outfit due to injury problems. Indeed, the 19-year-old featured in just 12 games throughout the 2020/21 season.
But his stock remains high as ever, as Celtic are intent on bringing him back to Scotland this summer. The Hoops, embarking on a new journey under new manager Ange Postecoglou, are looking to bolster their defensive department.
Having decided not to sign Diego Laxalt permanently, Celtic have just Boli Bolingoli and Greg Taylor as options at left-back, with the former unsure of a future after returning from loan. So, signing someone like Hickey, who can make the spot his own for the coming years, would have been a good move.
However, Fiorentina seem to have thrown a spanner in the works for Celtic as the Serie A side have upped their efforts to land the youngster from Bologna. Indeed, it is reported that La Viola have intensified negotiations over a move, although they will have to offer at least €5m to stand a chance of signing the teenager.
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Bologna are in no hurry to sell Hickey and will wait for the highest bid as they look to maximise their profits. It is now up to Celtic to step up in their pursuit of the 19-year-old or risk missing out on him.
Transfer News: Rangers star Glen Kamara wanted by Everton
According to transfer news from Eurosport (h/t Glasgow Live), Premier League club Everton have entered the race to sign Glen Kamara from Scottish champions Rangers this summer.
Kamara started out his youth football in his homeland, Finland, before switching to England in 2011 when he signed for the Southend United academy. A year later, he was snapped up by Premier League giants Arsenal, where he rose through the youth ranks but couldn’t break into the first-team.
After loan spells away at Southend United and Colchester United, Kamara left Arsenal permanently in the summer of 2017, signing for Scottish club Dundee FC. The 25-year-old Finnish midfielder rose to prominence with the club and was picked up by Steven Gerrard’s Rangers in the winter transfer window of 2019.
During his two-and-a-half-year stay at the Ibrox Stadium, Kamara has developed into one of the best midfielders on show in the Scottish Premiership. The Finland star played an integral role in the Gers’ title victory last season as he racked up over 50 appearances in all competitions, scoring and assisting a couple of goals apiece. (h/t Transfermarkt)
However, Kamara’s time at the Ibrox Stadium could be drawing towards a close, with Everton joining a number of other clubs in pursuit of the ex-Arsenal youngster. Indeed, the likes of Watford and Brentford have already shown an interest in the 25-year-old while an unnamed Russian club is also keen, with the Toffees also joining the bandwagon. (h/t Glasgow Live)
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Given how important Kamara has been for Rangers in his time at the club, his potential departure would come as a blow. However, with his contract expiring in two years and with so many teams interested, this also represents the Gers best chance of making good money from his sale, which they can reinvest in the squad.
With a transfer fee of £15m being mentioned, the Light Blues could stand to make a massive profit, having signed him for a measly £50k in 2019.
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