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The Parkhead idol will continue his coaching career in the Middle East after penning a money-spinning deal

Ange Postecoglou has made a sensational return to football after being appointed the new head coach of Al-Nassr.

The ex-Celtic and Tottenham boss will team up with Cristiano Ronaldo after penning a money-spinning deal with the Saudi Arabian giants.

Postecoglou will also come up against ex-Parkhead gaffer Brendan Rodgers at Al-Qadsiah.

The Aussie replaces Jorge Jesus after the Portuguese ended Al-Nassr's seven-year wait for a Saudi Pro League title last season.

Postecoglou won five trophies - including a Treble - across two seasons at Parkhead before joining Spurs in summer 2023.

He guided the Premier League club to a fifth place finish in his debut season but was sacked the following year after finishing 17th - despite winning the Europa League.

Postecoglou then endured a miserable stint at Nottingham Forest and was axed after just 39 days for failing to win any of his eight games in charge.

The 60-year-old - who was touted as a possible successor to Steve Clarke at Scotland - has spent the summer working as an ITV pundit for the World Cup.

But now he'll take the next step of his career in the Middle East after securing a blockbuster return to management.

An Al-Nassr statement confirmed: " Mr. Ange Postecoglou as coach of the first football team at Al Nasr club. And that with a contract extending for two seasons

"Our best wishes for success to him and his staff in their journey with the Global Club, God willing."

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The 19-year-old was electric during his time in Glasgow now a key update has emerged out of North London

Rangers have been told star turn Mikey Moore could be primed for another season-long loan.

But Tottenham won't sell their rising star despite a mammoth summer of chance to fund Roberto Di Zerbi's rebuild.

The 19-year-old was electric during his time in Glasgow and the wide man intimated he would be open to extending his stay at Ibrox.

New boss Derek McInnes has been told Moore is in line to be available for another short-term exit from Spurs after he rose to prominence under former boss Danny Rohl.

Mystery surrounded Moore's status while Tottenham were under threat of relegation, however, it now appears the club's academy standout could head back out for more game time away from his boyhood team.

Spurs insider and Sky Sports presenter Michael Bridge, speaking on Last Word On Spurs, has revealed Moore won't be sold and reckons De Zerbi should allow him another chance away from North London.

Moore loved his time with Rangers but admitted he is keen to make the right decision on his future. He said: “But if it is right for me to come back here next year or if it’s right for me to go somewhere else, whatever’s right for my career, that’s how it will play out.

“But honestly, we’ll have to see in the summer. I’m completely honest with everyone about the way my future is.

“I’ve enjoyed every second of my time here, but for the decision on my future, it’s not completely done. Honestly, it’s not in my hands. I’ll speak to people in the summer.

“For me, they’ve left me so far, but I’ll speak to people in the summer. And if it’s right for me."

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The former England winger was in the home end at Parkhead on Sunday as Martin O'Neill's side stormed to a 3-1 win

David Bentley knows all about derby day.

A Tottenham fan brought through the ranks at Arsenal - who would eventually go on to play for boyhood club Spurs - the North London rivalry is up there with the best of them in England.

But nothing quite compares to the Glasgow derby.

Bentley has ticked some of the world's biggest games off his football bucket list - including the El Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona.

However, after savouring his first Old Firm, the ex-England star reckons Celtic vs Rangers tops the lot.

Bentley was in the home end alongside ex-Hoops youngster Paul Slane as the pair filmed a vlog for podcasters Open Goal.

And the 41-year-old was blown away by the deafening noise inside Parkhead as Martin O'Neill's side stormed to a 3-1 comeback win to move within two victories of a sensational title.

He told Sky Sports: "Absolutely amazing. The energy, the atmosphere is one of the best I've been in.

"I was behind the goal with the fans filming. I think it was one of their biggest games in 10 or 15 years potentially.

"It's all on the line, the league this year. What Martin O'Neill has done for the club with his positivity as well...

"The fans sing their heart out before the game, after the game. That's why I've got a croaky voice!

"The atmosphere is probably number one. It's amazing. Better than El Clásico? I think it is. I mean, that was amazing as well.

"The intensity, the two teams - Rangers and Celtic - there's a lot more on the line. Their rivalry runs deep and to witness that and be a part of it, it's incredible.

"The energy within that stadium was frightening; it was a lovely day. They were singing their hearts out and were going for it. The atmosphere was incredible."

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The Super Swede has bagged 20 goals in his debut season at Parkhead so far and is on course for a World Cup call-up

Benjamin Nygren has been touted for a mega-bucks move to Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

The Swedish talisman has rattled 20 goals in his debut season at Celtic Park and is chasing a league and Scottish Cup Double. Nygren - also linked with Brighton and Bournemouth - arrived last year from FC Nordsjælland in a bargain £1.2million switch.

Now, Celts stand to make a stunning profit on the 24-year-old, who is also set for a dream World Cup call-up this summer. With clubs across Europe sniffing, ex-Scotland and Chelsea star Pat Nevin reckons the midfield goal machine would be a perfect fit at struggling Spurs.

He said: "Benjamin Nygren’s numbers are really good. I think he's one in two per game goalscoring in Scotland for Celtic.

"Now, in the past that wouldn't have been so impressive because Celtic got a lot of goals and were miles better than everyone else, and it was a cruise. That's not the case now because they've had a tougher season.

"So yeah, it sounds good, he's just coming into the prime of his career. He's tall enough. He's not an out and out striker, but he'll come from slightly deeper and score goals from wide.

"So, in an underperforming Celtic in comparison to years gone by, he's had a super season.

"Many would suggest he'll get player of the season for Celtic, and that's probably enough to say, yeah, well worth taking a chance. But I don't think Spurs will be the only team interested in him. I think there'll be others."

Meanwhile Nevin reckons the Old Firm should reignite their interest in Leeds United striker Joel Piroe.

Former PSV hitman Piroe has become a bit-part player at Elland Road this season, scoring just once in 19 appearances. It's believed the 26-year-old was on Danny Rohl's radar in January, but decided to stay and fight for a regular starting place under Daniel Farke.

That hasn't worked out, and Piroe is expected to leave the club this summer. That could see Gers revive their interest, and they'd be almost certain to be at the front of any queue, given that both clubs are part of the San Francisco 49ers stable.

That would all but end any chance of Piroe pitching up at Celtic Park. But Nevin said: "Joel Piroe is a classic case of if you're lucky in the transfer market and you can get someone like him. Have a look at what he did before. Before Leeds got to the Premier League, he had a great couple of seasons before that. His goalscoring rate is fantastic.

"And it's not a fluke, it's not one off. The Championship is a phenomenal level. It's a hard competition to score goals in. Don't do it down because everyone just talks about the Premier League.

"On top of that, you're thinking, he did it with Swansea as well. Rangers have actually done well in the last year or so for goalscorers. You know, the likes of Bojan Miovski came in, did a good job, decent job for them.

"They've had injuries, but in reality he could be at least as good as anyone they've got there. So if you were Rangers, or indeed if you were Celtic, going after him would be my no-brainer for you. That's why I call him a no-brainer."

The Scotland captain is expected to join Spurs in the summer - if they avoid relegation

Out of contract Liverpool star Andy Robertson would consider a move to Celtic if Tottenham Hotspur are relegated this season.

That's according to former Scotland international Pat Nevin, who reckons that other options will be on the table outside of North London following the World Cup.

Robertson will bring the curtain down on a glittering nine years with the Reds where he has lifted every major honour possible - with reporting suggest that the 32-year-old has "verbally agreed" to join Tottenham.

Spurs showed interest in the left-back in January and Robertson appears to be open to a move, provided they avoid relegation from the Premier League.

With five games remaining, Tottenham are two points from safety and trail London neighbours West Ham.

Roberto de Zebri - who is the club's third manager of the season - is winless in his first two games in charge.

With Spurs facing the prospect of the drop, Nevin reckons the Scotland skipper could be tempted to move to his boyhood heroes if an offer comes in - or join Atletico Madrid if the Spanish giants revive their interest from last summer.

He said: “It's a big step down [the Championship], but not in terms of being too posh to play that low, but the glory that he's had so many times, that's a big call.

"There are very, very few players of that ilk and that standard that, given the opposite, and the fact that we've heard that there's a possibility of staying in the top level in Spain, or staying in top level in Scotland, or staying in the top level somewhere else, it's such a temptation."

However, the former Chelsea and Everton star conceded there could be some "joy" in playing for the struggling English giants in the second tier: "Having said that, if he went to Spurs in the Championship, the hope and likelihood is they'd win the league, or certainly get promoted, which would be a joy in itself.

"And remember, the stadium's great, and it is a phenomenal-sized club, and it might be great to be part of the rebuild, but it's not a selling point, let's be fair.

"The Championship, considering the quality of player he is coming back from the World Cup, I think there might be other options at the top level.”

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The left-back faces the prospect of playing Championship football if he pens a deal in North London

Out of contract Andy Robertson is unlikely to agree to play for Tottenham if they are relegated to the English Championship.

That is according to former Scotland international Kevin Gallacher - who reckons the 32-year-old will have plenty of options on the table.

The Scotland captain has announced he will bring the curtain down on a glittering nine years with the Reds where he has lifted every major honour possible - including two Premier League titles and the Champions League.

Reports suggest that the 32-year-old has "verbally agreed" to join Tottenham - who showed interest in the left-back in January - provided they avoid relegation from the Premier League.

But a winless first two games for Roberto De Zerbi, Spurs are currently a point behind West Ham with just five games left to save their season - with Nuno's sitting with a game in hand.

Gallacher reckons that Roberston won't be "anxious" to drop into the second-tier with the North London club - and would consider other options abroad if Spurs were relegated.

Discussing the left-back - who has also been touted with a move to boyhood club Celtic - Gallacher wrote for the Sunday Post: "Regarding dugout changes, there are a few people down south who to would like to see Tottenham get relegated because it would send a message that too much chopping and changing can do considerable damage.

"Football is not just a business. Spurs have been heavily linked with our own Andy Robertson, who is to leave Liverpool after nine terrific years at Anfield.

"At 32, Andy will be anxious to keep playing, but not so anxious that I would see him agreeing to sign for them if they went down to the Championship.

"If they stay up that might fit the bill, though the chance to join the raft of his young Scotland teammates who have headed for Italy would surely hold appeal.

"And likewise with any Spanish options he may have."

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The Scotland captain is expected to make the switch to North London in the summer - if they avoid the drop

Out of contract Liverpool star Andy Robertson "would go to Celtic" if an offer came in with a summer switch to Tottenham in jeopardy.

The Scotland captain has announced he will bring the curtain down on a glittering nine years with the Reds where he has lifted every major honour possible - including two Premier League titles.

Reports suggest that the 32-year-old has "verbally agreed" to join Tottenham - who showed interest in the left-back in January - provided they avoid relegation from the Premier League.

After losing Roberto De Zerbi's first game in charge, Spurs are currently two points from safety with just six games left to save their season.

Should the deal fall apart, Mulgrew - who was international teammates with Robertson - reckons that the defender would jump at the chance to join the Hoops, if an offer came in.

He told talkSPORT: “I think he would go to Celtic. I don’t want to speak for him, but I’d imagine being a Celtic fan is a great opportunity for him at 32.

“He’s still got a lot to give, but I don’t think can Celtic afford to put a budget in two left backs of Kieran Tierney and Andy Robertson.

“I don’t imagine Celtic will want to pay the two left backs the biggest wages. I think if Celtic are going to put wages like that towards a player, it’ll be a forward area.”

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer - who was relegated while in charge of the Magpies in 2009 - admits he has changed his view on Spurs' fate following last weekend's loss to The Black Cats.

The Match of the Day pundit told Betfair: "I have changed my opinion on Spurs being relegated, because I look at the other clubs in and around them and how they are.

"I look at West Ham, who are fighting and scrapping. I look at Leeds, who got a great result and are fighting and scrapping. I look at Forest, who got a point and who are fighting and scrapping.

"I don't see that with Tottenham. We were looking for the manager bounce in the first game and clearly that didn't happen. It looks as if Romero's going to be out for the rest of the season, which is a blow.

"As we sit here now, Tottenham are the team that are going down because I don't see enough fight. I don't see enough attitude, I don't see enough desire to try and keep them in the Premier League, whereas the teams in and around them are showing exactly that."

Sports finance expert Professor Rob Wilson has warned Tottenham of the financial impact facing the club should they drop to the second tier of English football with the club paying out a £2.63m gross per week wage bill - the seventh highest in the Premier League.

Wilson told The i Paper: “Some other clubs could even have 90 per cent relegation clauses or agreements for players to move.

“But because Spurs have been relatively stable in the Premier League, they don’t have the clause they would need in order to properly survive.

“It’s nowhere near enough. You need a minimum 75 per cent relegation clause in order to balance your books when you go down.”

Robertson will leave Liverpool after nine years at Anfield and it looks like an emotional Parkhead homecoming is off the table

Andy Robertson as 'agreed' to join Tottenham Hotspur on a free this summer, according to a report.

The Scotland skipper is set to leave Liverpool after nine years at Anfield when his current contract expires at the end of the season.

Now Fabrizio Romano claims the former Dundee Utd star has "verbally agreed" to join Spurs - provided they avoid relegation from the English Premier League.

The North London club enqiured about signing Robertson during the January transfer window, but that was booted out by the Reds as a non-starter.

Now it's claimed that Robertson has an agreement in place to make the move to Roberto Di Zerbi's men if the Italian can keep them in the top flight.

Spurs slipped into the relegation zone thanks to West Ham's 4-0 drubbing of Wolves on Friday night.

They don't play away at Sunderland until tomorrow so could find themselves stuck there this weekend depending on they fare on Wearsaide and how other results go.

Robertson had been linked with a return to boyhood club Celtic, nearly two decades after being released as a 15-year-old.

And while he's admitted it's a move he's often thought about, Robertson revealed that there will come a point where he wouldn't want to do it and be a shadow of his former self.

He said: "Every time I watch Celtic, I consider it.

“When you watch them and see a packed Celtic Park... as a fan you always have that dream. Ideally I want to finish my career here at Liverpool. If I can stay at the top of my game, at the top of the tree my whole career, that’s the route I want to go down.

“But also, when I look at Celtic and when I was growing up, I was thinking I wanted to give them my best years. When I was at Queen’s Park I had a dream of still playing with Celtic and always dreamed of giving my best years to Celtic.

“And now I don’t want to go as a 34 or 35-year-old old guy that my uncles start hating on me because I can’t move any more! Time will tell. I’m very much a person who lives in the moment."

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The loanee has impressed at Ibrox this season with the club in the midst of a scrap for the title

Rangers loanee Mikey Moore has stated he wants to make a claim for a spot in Tottenham Hotspur's plans for next seasn.

The North London giants are in the midst of a relegation scrap and have axed their second boss of the season with Igor Tudor shown the door in the midst of the crisis. Defeat to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest before the international break leaves Spurs just a point outside the drop zone.

In contrast, teenager Moore has impressed on loan in the Scottish Premiership and emerged as a key man for Rangers in their bid to land the title. Gaffer Danny Rohl has admitted he would like to work out a deal for the wonderkid to remain in Glasgow next season.

But the 18-year-old's focus next season appears to be elsewhere, as he opened up about his future to Tottenham club media. He has endured a rollercoaster campaign from Russell Martin's nightmare tenure, to being dragged into a three-way title fight with Hearts and Celtic by boss Danny Rohl.

Reflecting on his time at Ibrox so far, Moore said: "I have had a bit of everything in four-five months and now we have got a chance to go and win a title. There is a title race going on, and at my age that is what you want.

"You want to be involved in them games and be under that pressure. It has kind of been perfect for me so far.

"Hopefully in April and May we are in a good position to push for the title. There are some huge games to look forward to."

Moore then dropped a major hint that his long-term future remained with Spurs - despite uncertainty over what division the club will play in next term.

Discussing his future, the wide man said: "I just want to go back to Tottenham and hopefully get myself a place in the team.

"Obviously we have got that experience of winning that trophy in the Europa League and that's what I want to do at Tottenham. I just want to bring them special moments to the fans, really."

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