The vultures are circling over Ibrox once again, and this time the predator is dressed in the red and white of Red Bull Salzburg. GoalZaza understands...
The vultures are circling over Ibrox once again, and this time the predator is dressed in the red and white of Red Bull Salzburg. GoalZaza understands that the Austrian Bundesliga powerhouse has entered discussions regarding a potential move for Rangers' stand out performer, Rohl. It is a testament to the player's rapid development under Michael Beale that a club with Salzburg's impeccable track record for developing and flipping talent has come calling.The nature of modern football, particularly in the Scottish Premiership, means that selling clubs often have to brace for impact when the bigger fish from mainland Europe start circling. For Rangers, this represents a serious test of their resolve. Salzburg are not a club that blinks easily in negotiations; they have a well oiled machine for identifying and extracting value. Rohl, who has shown considerable tactical flexibility in that left sided channel, would be a perfect fit for their high pressing, transitional game. The real question is whether Rangers can hold onto their man, or if the lure of a club that has launched a dozen Champions League careers proves too strong.Meanwhile, across the city, Celtic are moving with a quiet but deliberate purpose. GoalZaza has learned that the club have officially opened talks with the representatives of striker Elias Filet. This is a name that will excite the Parkhead faithful, a young talent with the kind of raw physicality and clinical finishing that screams "Celtic centre forward." But if you think this is a straightforward piece of business, think again.The complication, as ever, lies in the backroom restructuring. The shadow of Martin O'Neill looms large, and it appears that negotiations are being bogged down by demands relating to the legendary manager's proposed backroom staff. Celtic are trying to navigate a delicate balance: securing a top future talent in Filet while simultaneously managing the egos and contractual expectations of those who would surround O'Neill. It is a classic piece of football chess, and one that could drag into the final days of the window. Can the board satisfy the demands of the old guard while building for the new Squeaky bum time in the boardroom, you might say.
