Rangers face Ibrox test after Jagiellonia loss
Rangers are set to miss out on Coventry winger Jahnoah Markelo, who has travelled to Dubai for a medical with Shabab AlAhli despite Ibrox interest.
Tom English branded Rangers' defending 'catastrophic' in the 2-1 loss at Jagiellonia, with McInnes also criticised over his centre-back choices.
Rangers lost 2-1 at Jagiellonia after Montoia's own goal put them ahead. Szmyt struck twice as McInnes' side paid for sloppy defending before the Ibrox return.
Chris Smalling to Rangers was floated in a live radio debate, with the defender discussing 'offers' as Rangers' defensive options came under scrutiny.
Daisuke Yokota endured a quiet Rangers debut in the 2-1 loss at Jagiellonia and was replaced at half-time, while Findlay Curtis impressed off the bench.
Rangers led through an own goal but lost 2-1 at Jagiellonia as Szmyt scored twice. McInnes was left furious by defending, though the tie remains alive for Ibrox.
Calum Adamson is set to join Raith Rovers on a season-long loan after featuring in Rangers' pre-season, with the move aimed at giving the 19-year-old regular minutes.
Rangers have started McInnes' reign with no wins in two games, and he admitted the 2-1 defeat at Jagiellonia showed too much of last season's flaws.
Besiktas are said to hold the clearest interest in Youssef Chermiti, with Rangers valuing the striker at £25.6m and unwilling to sanction a loan exit.
Rangers are in talks with PSV over a £6m move for Couhaib Driouech, while interest in Farès Ghedjemis has cooled after Frosinone held firm on their valuation.
McInnes confirmed Dan Neil is Rangers vice-captain and wore the armband against Jagiellonia with Lawrence Shankland on the bench.
Rangers are pushing to sign PSV winger Couhaib Driouech for about £6.7m, though RB Salzburg are also interested as McInnes seeks more creativity.
Steven Thompson said McInnes was 'raging' after Thelo Aasgaard's failed flick sparked the counter for Jagiellonia's second in Rangers' 2-1 defeat.
Rommens and substitutes Raskin, Devlin and Curtis emerged best as Rangers lost 2-1 at Jagiellonia, with Fernandez and McCrorie blamed for poor defending.
McInnes said Rangers 'beat ourselves' in the 2-1 loss at Jagiellonia, blaming defensive mistakes but backing them to overturn the tie at Ibrox.
Rangers have offered PSV €7.5m for Couhaib Driouech and a deal is seen as likely. The winger is open to Ibrox, though personal terms are still to be agreed.
Statistical preview of Rangers v Hibernian as both sides seek their first Scottish Premiership win of 2026-27 after Thursday's European action.
Findlay Curtis emerged as a bright spot in Rangers' 2-1 loss to Jagiellonia, with BBC pundits praising his 'fearless' dribbling, direct running and deliveries after coming on at half-time.
Andy Halliday questioned whether McInnes can 'trust' Emmanuel Fernandez after errors in Rangers' 2-1 loss at Jagiellonia and the draw with Dundee United.
