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Rangers signing this prolific Championship star would prepare them perfectly for the potential £15m exit of Morelos
Rangers opinion: Kemar Roofe could be an excellent replacement for Morelos
According to the Daily Star, Rangers have been credited with an interest in Leeds United star Kemar Roofe, with the report claiming that Gers manager Steven Gerrard has identified the 26-year-old as an ideal replacement for Alfredo Morelos.
Morelos finished the 2018-19 season at Ibrox with 30 goals in 48 appearances across all competitions to guide Rangers to a runners-up finish behind arch-rivals Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.
However, the Colombian’s prolific form in front of goal hasn’t gone unnoticed, with the 23-year-old attracting widespread interest from several clubs in the top five leagues of Europe, including Premier League sides Newcastle United, West Ham and Crystal Palace, Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt, as well as Italian heavyweights AC Milan. (h/t Daily Star)
Apparently, with Morelos under contract at Ibrox until the summer of 2023, Rangers currently find themselves in a strong negotiating position to play hardball with the potential suitors.
The Daily Star understands that Gerrard is reluctant to sell Morelos after two prolific campaigns and the Gers are holding out for a fee of £15million to part ways with their talismanic forward.
Gerrard is going to have his work cut out in replacing Morelos if he departs. He has netted 52 goals in 93 appearances for Rangers in all competitions, averaging more than one goal every alternate game.
That kind of a strike rate is incredible for any striker in any given league in the world and one does get the feeling that losing Morelos this summer would deal a huge blow to Rangers’ chances of putting up a strong title challenge next term.
However, as the story goes, Rangers have already started to prepare for life without Morelos, with Leeds United frontman Kemar Roofe on the club’s radar.
The 26-year-old has carved out a big reputation for himself at Elland Road since his move from Oxford United in 2016, although the Whites currently face a fight in their attempts to hold onto him, with only a year left on his current deal at West Yorkshire.
Roofe spearheaded Leeds’ promotion surge in the Championship last term with 15 goals and whilst that wasn’t enough to propel Marcelo Bielsa’s side to a first Premier League promotion in 15 years, the versatile forward might earn a coveted move to Rangers this summer.
There are not many who would want to ditch the Championship and embrace the opportunity to play in the Scottish top-flight but the prospect of playing for one of the two big clubs north of the border, coupled with the lure of European football, might be enough to turn Roofe’s head.
Roofe has accumulated 33 goals and 14 assists in 122 appearances for Leeds in all competitions till date and although that doesn’t look like a prolific record on paper, the 26-year-old’s versatility to play out wide on either flank, in a No.10 role, and as an out-and-out forward, should prompt Rangers to make a move for him.
The arrival of Jake Hastie, Greg Stewart, Jordan Jones and Sheyi Ojo have compensated for the departure of Kyle Lafferty, Daniel Candeias and Ryan Kent this summer, leaving Rangers with a strong set of players to challenge for the title.
However, neither of them is as prolific as Morelos and the Gers would definitely have to bring someone in to fill the Colombian’s boots despite the presence of the ageing Jermain Defoe as a decent back-up option.
Apart from his intelligent movement and playmaking abilities, Roofe has proven himself to be a clinical finisher in the Championship and it is a no-brainer that he has the ability to rack up goals for fun in the Scottish top-flight.
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Conclusion
Keeping all the aforementioned factors in mind, Rangers should look to take advantage of Roofe’s unresolved contract situation at Elland Road and he might as well be their best bet to replace Morelos.
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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