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Rangers signing this 26-year-old League One star could turn out to be handy for Gerrard
Why Craig MacGillivray could be a handy signing for Rangers
According to The Scottish Sun, Rangers have been credited with an interest in shot-stopper Craig MacGillivray, who currently plies his trade with Portsmouth in the EFL League One.
The Ibrox giants, though, aren’t alone in their pursuit of the 26-year-old, who has also attracted interest from EFL Championship duo Birmingham City and Huddersfield Town due to his rich vein of form in the English third-tier. (h/t Scottish Sun)
The report adds that Gers boss Steven Gerrard is on the lookout for a new shot-stopper for the upcoming campaign and has identified MacGillivray as someone who fits the bill perfectly.
The Perthshire-born shot-stopper completed his footballing education at Harrowgate Railway Athletic in North Yorkshire and featured for the likes of Harrowgate Town, Wallsall, Stalybridge Celtic and Shrewsbury Town in the lower divisions before earning a coveted move to Portsmouth back in the summer of 2018.
The 26-year-old hasn’t looked back ever since and has gone on to make a big impression over the course of his stay at Fratton Park. MacGillivray clocked up as many as 17 clean sheets in 57 appearances across all competitions for Kenny Jackett’s side last term, playing a key role in Pompey’s march to the League One playoffs.
The Scottish shot-stopper also starred for the South-coast outfit during their EFL Trophy campaign last season, saving Lee Cattermole’s spot-kick in the penalty shootout in the final as Portsmouth beat Sunderland to claim silverware.
MacGillivray has continued in his role as Pompey’s undisputed No.1 between the sticks in League One this term as well, starting 15 out of the club’s 17 league fixtures so far. The 26-year-old has conceded 22 goals in 19 appearances across all competitions this season while keeping 6 clean sheets in the process.
Indeed, those make for some impressive readings on paper and Rangers’ interest in Craig MacGillivray certainly can’t be played down. The Gers currently have veteran Allan McGregor as their undisputed No.1 with Wes Foderingham as the designated understudy to the veteran but neither of them seems to represent a long-term solution.
McGregor, who is set to turn 38 next month, is out of contract at Ibrox in 2020 and while he is expected to be handed an extension to his current deal (h/t Scottish Sun), Rangers’ links with Craig MacGillivray is a clear indication of the fact that they are already planning for the future.
As per the report, Foderingham is also expected to depart Ibrox next summer in search of more regular playtime, meaning that Rangers would be well within their rights to look at the Pompey shot-stopper as the next understudy to McGregor, who is nearing the end of his days as a professional footballer at 38.
Andy Firth hasn’t really been in the first-team fold under Gerrard while Jak Alnwick, who is currently on loan at Blackpool in the EFL League One, also doesn’t seem to be a part of the manager’s plans moving forward.
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Verdict
Ideally, Rangers would be better off looking at a deal for MacGillivray in the summer of 2020 rather than in January, given that they have other areas of the squad that require some investment.
The Gers recently lost valuable ground to Celtic in the title race after dropping points in a 2-2 draw against Aberdeen and it would make perfect sense for Gerrard to concentrate on bringing in reinforcements in a bid to bolster his ranks during the mid-season trading period.
Rangers, though, could have their work cut out in completing a deal for MacGillivray in the summer given that Pompey have already slapped a £2.5m price tag on his head to ward off interest from elsewhere.
However, with the long-term goalkeeping situation at Ibrox somewhat volatile, Rangers shouldn’t hesitate to make such an outlay in the transfer market, with Craig MacGillivray looking more than capable of making the step up to the Scottish top-flight in the years to come.
The 26-year-old still has his best years ahead of him and his Scotland call-up earlier in the year seems like a clear sign of the kind of progress he has made in recent times.
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All in all, Rangers raiding Portsmouth for their No.1 next summer could prove to be a shrewd piece of business and one that could pay off handsomely in the future.
Andriani Michael is a housekeeper known for being the wife of one of the most underrated mid-fielders, Jack Andrew Garry Wilshere. In this article, we will discuss everything about this beautiful couple.
Michael comes from England, and she is known for being the partner of the youngest-ever debutant in the premier league Jack Wilshere. She has achieved many things at a young age. She is the proud wife of Jack Wilshere. There is no information when the duo started dating, but their engagement was done in 2016 and it was revealed to the media as well.
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. She doesn’t share about her family members and we don’t know if she has a brother or sister.
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. He has been a successful footballer over the years. Jack Wilshere is now a part of the team Luton Town as a manager.
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. Most of their net worth are from Jack Wilshere’s football earnings.
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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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