Scottish Premiership

RYAN KENT has told Steven Gerrard he wants to stay at Rangers.
The Ibrox club are bracing themselves for an improved bid from Leeds United.

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Ryan Kent wants to stay at Rangers amid interest from LeedsCredit: Willie Vass – The Sun
The Premier League new boys had a £10million offer rejected by Gers last week, as SunSport revealed.
Now Kent has made it clear he is determined to remain in Glasgow and try to halt Celtic’s quest for ten in a row.
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is not ready to give up the fight for the 23-year-old winger and is prepared to increase his offer to £14m.
Gerrard has already stated the decision to sell Kent could be taken out of his hands if the bidding soars.

But the Gers manager has been reassured by the attacker’s commitment and desire not to agitate for a move back south.

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Kent is determined to stay in Glasgow with Gerrard’s Rangers sideCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Kent fought to force through his £7m switch from Liverpool last year and is keen to stay at Ibrox so he can pay back the Anfield legend for the faith shown in him.
SunSport understands Kent is furious at one online report south of  the border which claimed he was desperate to leave the Premiership for England’s top flight.
Leeds gaffer Bielsa is unwilling to give up the fight for a player he  rates highly.

However, Gerrard is now more confident of keeping the winger, who has been Gers’ best player so far this season.
He is pulling out all  the stops to make sure Kent stays — although Rangers are understood to be more willing to sanction a quick sale for Alfredo Morelos.

They could even offload the Colombian striker before the international break, which follows this weekend’s round of Premiership fixtures.
Lille have already had four offers rejected for Morelos, who was bombed from the squad to face Kilmarnock on Saturday after falling foul of Gerrard in the build-up to the game.
Morelos is unlikely to kick another ball for the Ibrox side and Gerrard feels it would be best for all parties if his departure can be sealed quickly.
Lille remain interested and their chairman Gerard Lopez admitted he wants all  their transfer business concluded as soon as possible.

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ADRIAN DURHAM insists Celtic and Aberdeen should be DOCKED POINTS after their players broke quarantine rules.
Nicola Sturgeon yesterday slapped both clubs with one-week match bans and warned she’ll scrap the season if more breaches emerge.

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Celtic and Aberdeen were due to play each other on SaturdayCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
The First Minister has called off Celtic’s game at St Mirren and also Aberdeen’s home clash with Hamilton tonight — as well as the Dons’ trip to Parkhead on Saturday.
It comes in the wake of Hoops star Boli Bolingoli’s secret trip to Spain where he returned to training without isolating and played as a sub against Kilmarnock – with the club now investigating the matter.
Eight Dons players were also spotted drinking in a bar linked to the Aberdeen coronavirus cluster, with two later testing positive.
The SPFL are set to thrash out new hard-hitting sanctions this week in a desperate attempt to crack down on players who flout Covid-19 rules – with punishments ranging from hefty fines to lengthy suspensions.

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Adrian Durham has called on the SPFL to punish both clubs with a point deductionCredit: James Lincoln
But talkSPORT host Durham insists Celtic and Aberdeen should be hit where it hurts most by deducting points.
He said: “This internal disciplinary thing has really angered me from Celtic.
“How can they say, ‘yes we’ll deal with it’ when they couldn’t even deal with their own player.
“Why don’t they just take his passport off him? Take passports off all the players and then no one is going to go abroad are they?

“They should have the point they won against Kilmarnock docked from them.

“The game they won against St Mirren has been postponed, so St Mirren should be awarded a 3-0 win.
“Aberdeen’s game against Hamilton has been postponed so Hamilton should get a 3-0 win.
“Celtic and Aberdeen on Saturday had to be postponed, both should be docked three points. That’s what should happen.”

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CELTIC star Boli Bolingoli has been fined almost £500 by cops after he broke strict quarantine rules on his return from a trip to Spain.
The Hoops defender failed to isolate after jetting out to Spain on Monday and returning Tuesday last week.

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Celtic star Bolingoli has been fined £480 for breaking quarantine rules after a trip to SpainCredit: PA:Press Association
The left-back then returned to training and came on as a sub in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.
Cops visited Bolingoli at his home in Glasgow.
Officers issued him with a fixed penalty notice of £480.
Officers also reminded him of the guidelines.

Assistant Chief Constable Alan Speirs said: “A 25-year-old man has today been issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice for breaching quarantine regulations.
“The Chief Constable has made it consistently clear that we should all take personal responsibility to do the right thing and remember the purpose of these measures is to aid the collective effort to stay safe, protect others and save lives by preventing the spread of coronavirus.

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“Throughout the response to the pandemic, the majority of the public followed the law and Scottish Government advice and it’s really important that we all continue to do so.

“Our officers will continue to explain the legislation and guidance but, for the minority who may choose to breach the regulations and risk the health of others, we will not hesitate to take enforcement action where appropriate.”
The footie ace was hammered by Parkhead chiefs in a scathing statement today after making the trip without telling the club.
Celts boss Neil Lennon said he was “livid” and “appalled” as he blasted his player for making the unauthorised trip on his days off despite being warned not to leave Glasgow.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned that the SPFL is one breach away from being shown the red card and said she may be left with no choice but the halt the season.

It comes as eight Aberdeen players are also in self-isolation after two tested positive for the virus following a city centre night out.
Celtic’s next two matches against St Mirren and Aberdeen have now been postponed.
The decision was made after an emergency meeting between the Coronavirus Joint Response Group and Scottish Government ministers this morning.

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