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James Penrice leaving AEK Athens?
According to the Daily Record, Celtic will not pursue their initial interest in AEK Athens defender James Penrice, who could now move to Ibrox on loan.
According to the Daily Record, Celtic will not pursue their initial interest in AEK Athens defender James Penrice, who could now move to Ibrox on loan.
AEK was not fully convinced of James Penrice's readiness and ability to immediately take on a leading role on the left side. His situation will continue to be evaluated, as AEK requires security and stability in this position. It is indicated that if a left-back is acquired, the Scotsman will find a team and leave.
AEK was not fully convinced of James Penrice's readiness and ability to immediately take on a leading role on the left side. His situation will continue to be evaluated, as AEK requires security and stability in this position. It is indicated that if a left-back is acquired, the Scotsman will find a team and leave.
James Penrice's representatives have been informed to bring an offer, according to Sport FM. There is interest in the player from England, but a specific offer has not yet been made.
James Penrice's representatives have been informed to bring an offer, according to Sport FM. There is interest in the player from England, but a specific offer has not yet been made.
According to Sport FM, AEK Athens must find a club to loan James Penrice to before they can proceed with their final choice for the left side position.
According to Sport FM, AEK Athens must find a club to loan James Penrice to before they can proceed with their final choice for the left side position.
Sport FM reports that the possibility of acquiring new players is conditional on receiving an advantageous transfer offer for James Penrice.
Sport FM reports that the possibility of acquiring new players is conditional on receiving an advantageous transfer offer for James Penrice.
Turkish clubs Besiktas and Basaksehir are showing interest in the 27-year-old Scottish left-back, who was Hearts’ player of the year last season. This season, he has made 12 appearances for AEK Athens in the Super League 1, providing 4 assists. He joined the Greek club in July 2025 for a fee reported to be €2.3 million, and his contract with the club runs until June 2028. It is reported that AEK Athens rejected a bid from Rangers in January 2026 valued at approximately €3.5 million. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €2.50m.
Turkish clubs Besiktas and Basaksehir are showing interest in the 27-year-old Scottish left-back, who was Hearts’ player of the year last season. This season, he has made 12 appearances for AEK Athens in the Super League 1, providing 4 assists. He joined the Greek club in July 2025 for a fee reported to be €2.3 million, and his contract with the club runs until June 2028. It is reported that AEK Athens rejected a bid from Rangers in January 2026 valued at approximately €3.5 million. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €2.50m.
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