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Why Rangers should complete a move for George Maluleka in January
According to South African publication Daily Sun, Rangers are weighing up a shock move for South African international midfielder George Maluleka, who currently plies his trade with heavyweights Kaizer Chiefs in his homeland.
The 30-year-old, who featured for Ajax Cape Town and Supersport United before completing a move to Kaizer Chiefs in 2014, is out of contract at his current club in the summer and he will be free to enter pre-contract negotiations with other clubs when the transfer window reopens in January.
Capped 5 times by South Africa at the senior international level, Maluleka has accumulated an impressive tally of 11 goals and 20 assists in 156 appearances for Kaizer Chiefs in all competitions so far.
The 30-year-old won the domestic title with Supersport United twice earlier in his career before repeating the same feat with Chiefs in the 2014-15 season.
Maluleka has never plied his trade outside of his homeland, but with Rangers keeping tabs on him ahead of the January window and his contract set to expire in the summer, the South African star could be set for a new chapter in his career.
A veteran of almost 300 career appearances for some of the most reputed clubs in his homeland, the central midfielder certainly has the CV to warrant a move to Europe, although his advancing years could be a bit of a concern for any potential suitor.
Meanwhile, Rangers have excelled on all fronts this season under the stewardship of Steven Gerrard following a summer of heavy investment that marked the arrival of as many as eleven new players at the club.
Having already booked their seats in the final of the Scottish League Cup, the Gers are currently on the verge of qualification to the knockout rounds of the UEFA Europa League while also going toe-to-toe with arch-rivals Celtic atop the Scottish Premiership standings.
To that end, things certainly seem to be heading in the right direction for Gerrard after a solid start to the season, however, it is well-documented that Rangers’ performances in the second half of the campaign are likely to decide their title credentials.
As evident from the report, Gerrard is going to look for some further reinforcements in the upcoming transfer window in a bid to add more depth to his ranks, with Goerge Maluleka the latest player to be linked with a move to Ibrox.
To put things into perspective, Rangers seem to have enough depth in the central midfield department for the time being but it won’t be a bad idea for the Ibrox giants to try and negotiate a cut-price deal to bring in Maluleka during the January window.
Conversely, they could also opt to take the route of a pre-contract if they so desire, given that Maluleka will have only six months left to run on his current contract at Kaizer Chiefs when the transfer window reopens in January.
Gerrard has used the pre-contract rule in the market to good effect over the course of his managerial stint at Rangers, bringing in the likes of Jake Hastie and Jordan Jones on free transfers from Motherwell and Kilmarnock, and signing George Maluleka, in the same manner, would be a coup.
Verdict
With Steven Davis, Joe Aribo, Ryan Jack and Glen Kamara all competing for three midfield places in Gerrard’s preferred 4-3-3 system, Rangers seem to have just enough depth in their ranks to cope with the challenge of playing in different competitions parallelly.
However, with Leicester City loanee Andy King failing to make an impact, Andy Halliday’s contract set to expire next summer, Greg Docherty merely a peripheral figure in the squad and Premier League interest in Kamara’s services high ahead of the January window (h/t Daily Mail), Rangers could certainly do with some fresh faces in the middle of the park moving forward.
With that in mind, an experienced head like George Maluleka could well be the player that they need to ensure adequate competition in the midfield. Notwithstanding the fact that bringing in a 30-year-old with no previous experience of playing in Europe might be a big risk, acquiring the South African’s services for free won’t necessarily come back to haunt them.
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An international footballer with plenty of experience under his belt, Maluleka could well prove to be a massive bargain for the Gers if he manages to adapt to the hustle and bustle of the Scottish game. The 30-year-old is certainly worth a punt for Rangers on a free transfer.
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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