Rangers sign Makhanya as McInnes targets more additions
Rangers remain interested in Lewis Ferguson, with Bologna talks due on his future. Nico Raskin is back in Glasgow after World Cup duty amid interest from clubs in Italy and Spain.
Bojan Miovski remains in McInnes' Rangers plans despite exit speculation over a cleared boot space, with the striker expected to provide attacking depth in a front two.
Rangers are making the strongest push to sign Frosinone attacker Farès Ghedjemis, their top attacking target after Celtic failed with a 'very significant' January offer.
McInnes says Rangers will not use missing attackers as an excuse at Dundee United, confirms Hjerto-Dahl is no longer an option and prioritises a right winger plus two defenders.
Nedim Bajrami is set to leave Rangers for Al-Taawoun on loan, with a future fee of about £2.5m agreed. He made 63 appearances, scoring seven goals and adding five assists.
Nick Walsh will referee Rangers at Dundee United, with McInnes on the touchline pending his ban appeal and needing to keep calm after past criticism of officiating.
McInnes is set to hand five new signings starts at Dundee United, with Shankland captaining Rangers and likely partnering Chermiti in a front two at Tannadice.
Pat Nevin said Derek McInnes joining Rangers was a 'no brainer', recalling sitting beside him in Boston as talk grew after Danny Rohl's exit.
McInnes says Rangers should feel 'uncomfortable' when not winning, urging work rate, togetherness and a push for trophies as his side open the Premiership season at Dundee United.
Rangers have signed South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya from Philadelphia Union for a fee in the region of £3m on a four-year deal, with an option for a further 12 months.
Pundits are split on the title, but several back Rangers to push Celtic hard, citing McInnes, Shankland and the summer rebuild as reasons for optimism.
Rangers winger Paul Nsio has joined St Mirren on loan after impressing at Raith Rovers. The move could prove make-or-break for his Ibrox future under McInnes.
Rangers will host holders St Mirren at Ibrox in the Premier Sports Cup last 16 on Sunday, 16 August at 4pm, live on Premier Sports.
