[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-rangers-chase-victory-hearts-eye-king-scottish-gossip":43,"news-related-rangers-chase-victory-hearts-eye-king-scottish-gossip-en":78,"news-related-match-rangers-chase-victory-hearts-eye-king-scottish-gossip-en":161},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":45,"awayTeamName":46,"body":47,"category":48,"excerpt":49,"homeTeamId":50,"homeTeamName":51,"id":52,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":55,"matchName":56,"publishedAt":57,"slug":58,"sourceName":59,"sourceURL":60,"teamId":50,"teamName":51,"teamIds":61,"teamNames":69,"title":77},"326255038148120576","Hibernian","The Scottish transfer market is heating up as Rangers, Hearts, Aberdeen and Hibernian all position themselves for key squad reinforcements. From a towering Nigerian teenager to a contract stalemate involving a seasoned captain, the latest gossip reveals clubs moving swiftly to address pressing needs ahead of the transfer window.\n\nRangers are understood to be making significant progress in their pursuit of Akpe Victory, a 19-year-old Nigerian defender currently plying his trade with Hungarian side Zalaegerszegi. Standing at 6ft 5in, Victory offers the physical presence that Rangers have occasionally lacked in central defence. The Ibrox club’s interest signals a commitment to injecting youth and athleticism into a backline that has been tested by injuries and squad turnover in recent seasons. Sources indicate that talks are advancing, with Victory seen as a long-term project capable of challenging for first-team football sooner rather than later.\n\nVictory’s rise has been under the radar, but his frame and potential have clearly caught the attention of Rangers’ recruitment team. The Hungarian top flight is not traditionally a rich scouting ground for British clubs, yet Rangers have previously unearthed value in less fashionable markets. If completed, the deal would likely represent a modest outlay with considerable upside—a hallmark of the club’s recruitment model under current management.\n\nWhile Rangers look to import defensive talent, they are also preparing to part ways with homegrown centre-back Leon King. The 22-year-old is set to leave Ibrox under freedom of contract, having not been offered new terms. Hearts are one of the clubs circling, according to reports. King, a Scotland youth international, progressed through the Rangers academy but found first-team opportunities limited. A move to Tynecastle could offer the regular football he craves, and Hearts are in the market for a central defender with ball-playing ability to bolster their options.\n\nFor Rangers, allowing King to depart without compensation—despite his early promise—reflects a ruthless yet pragmatic approach to squad building. Hearts, on the other hand, would be gaining a highly motivated player with top-flight experience and a point to prove. The Edinburgh side finished third in the Premiership last season but have faced inconsistencies this term, making defensive solidity a priority. Securing King on a free transfer would be a low-risk, high-reward move.\n\nMeanwhile, at Pittodrie, contract negotiations with captain Graeme Shinnie have hit a stumbling block. Aberdeen have tabled a two-year extension for the 34-year-old midfielder, but the two parties remain far from an agreement. The situation is being closely monitored by Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Shinnie’s former club. Losing their skipper would be a significant blow for the Dons, who rely on his leadership and combative presence in the engine room. Manager Jimmy Thelin will be keen to resolve the impasse swiftly as he shapes his squad for the challenges ahead.\n\nShinnie’s case underscores the delicate balancing act between rewarding loyalty and planning for the future. At 34, he continues to perform at a high level, but Aberdeen must weigh the length of the deal against the emergence of younger talents. Inverness’s interest adds an emotional dimension, given Shinnie’s deep ties to the Highland club. If talks collapse, the Dons could face a difficult search for a replacement with equal influence both on and off the pitch.\n\nAt Easter Road, Hibernian manager David Gray has made no secret of his desire to reinforce the forward line. Despite a recent contract U-turn from talisman Martin Boyle, Gray insists Hibs \"definitely need to add to the top end of the pitch.\" The Leith outfit have struggled for goals at crucial moments, and adding a reliable striker or creative winger is a top priority. Boyle’s decision to stay provides stability, but Gray is clearly pushing for further additions to ignite the attack.\n\nOff the pitch, Hearts are set to lose a key figure in their recruitment department. Head of recruitment William Lancefield is expected to depart Tynecastle for the same role at English Championship side Luton Town. Lancefield has been instrumental in identifying talent for the Jam Tarts, and his exit comes at a delicate time with the club actively pursuing targets like Leon King. Replacing his expertise will be vital to maintain momentum in the market.\n\nThe flurry of activity across the Scottish Premiership highlights a league in constant evolution. Rangers are thinking both present and future with Victory, while Hearts look to turn a rival’s released academy product into a steal. Aberdeen’s captaincy conundrum and Hibs’ attacking ambitions add further layers of intrigue. With the transfer window set to bring more twists, the landscape promises to shift further. Based on reporting from BBC Sport.","news","Rangers close in on Nigerian defender Akpe Victory, 19, with Hearts targeting Leon King. Aberdeen's Shinnie contract talks stall. 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A victory for the Gers would cut the gap to one point with two games left, whereas defeat could hand Hibernian a crucial edge in the European race.",{"code":169,"id":50,"imagePath":170,"name":51,"slug":171},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F257.png","rangers","2026-05-13T19:00:00Z",90,"gb-premiership","rangers-vs-hibernian-2026-05-13","scheduled",[],"Glasgow","Ibrox Stadium"]