Rangers push midfield deals as Chukwuani hits brace in 2-2 fightback
Lawrence Shankland again wore the armband in the 2-2 Johor Darul Ta'zim draw, suggesting he is McInnes’ leading captaincy candidate, though Dan Neil has also captained in pre-season.
After Motherwell’s Elliot Watt received a four-game ban for VAR comments, McInnes’ own SFA hearing over Celtic penalty remarks is due 22 July, risking a touchline ban for Dundee United away.
Tottenham reject Ipswich’s loan bid for Mikey Moore. The winger excelled on loan at Rangers last season, but a return to Ibrox is described as increasingly unlikely amid Bundesliga and PSV interest.
Rangers twice came from behind in pre-season, echoing a Hearts trait under McInnes. He has trialled two strikers and rotated the armband between Lawrence Shankland and Dan Neil ahead of St Etienne.
Rangers are interested in Sheffield United’s 20-year-old striker Ryan One, but Chris Wilder insists the Scot has ‘a big future’ at Bramall Lane, hinting a deal would be difficult without a strong offer.
Derek McInnes says Rangers aim to add ‘a couple’ before St Etienne, with Pandur, Devlin and Aasgaard back from breaks. He is happy with fitness but wants the squad more game-ready in both boxes.
Sub Tochi Chukwuani hit a brace, including a 30-yard strike, as Rangers fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Johor Darul Ta'zim. Shankland, Neil and Godfrey started in Spain.
Rangers are in advanced talks to sign Partizan captain Vanja Dragojevic for £4m. The 20-year-old Serbia international is a defensive midfielder who scored four in 2025/26 and would add leadership.
Barry Ferguson hails Derek McInnes’ Ibrox return as manager, stressing his bond with Rangers, accountability and the task of restoring standards before competitive action begins.
Rangers have outbid Cardiff for Tromso midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl, preparing a £6.7m offer after a £5.3m bid was rejected. The 20-year-old has stated he prefers Rangers, though terms are not agreed.
Ex-Rangers defender Leon King, 22, joins Ayr United permanently on a two-year deal after a successful loan, having made 42 appearances for Rangers and winning Ayr’s Player of the Year awards.
Rangers and Botafogo are close to a loan-to-buy for Danilo, with the option triggered by games played. The 27-year-old is not in Derek McInnes’ plans after an underwhelming NEC loan.
