Rangers held by Hibs, transfer moves in flux
David Dickinson will referee Rangers vs Kilmarnock at Ibrox, with Jonathan Bell and Gordon Crawford assisting. Chris Graham is VAR, supported by Frank Connor. Rangers seek a response after the Hibs draw.
Column critiques Rangers’ lack of ruthlessness in the Hibs stalemate, questions January recruitment under Andrew Cavenagh, and hails Hearts’ title credentials after a 3-0 win at Dundee United.
Journalist Scott Burns says neither Rangers nor Celtic have approached Motherwell for Tawanda Maswanhise despite his 13 goals. Archer talks are uncertain and Danilo’s exit hinges on recruiting a striker.
Danilo is in the Netherlands to join NEC Nijmegen, who have an agreement with Rangers. Röhl will not approve the exit until a replacement arrives, with Ryan Naderi targeted but Hansa Rostock resisting.
Rangers women beat Celtic on penalties to reach the Sky Sports Cup final after a 3-3 draw. Jenna Fife saved a Noonan spot-kick in extra time and two in the shootout, with Laura Berry netting twice.
Rangers reach verbal agreement to sign Hansa Rostock striker Ryan Naderi in summer after bids up to £3m rejected. Club pursue Cameron Archer on loan, dependent on Southampton’s striker moves.
Rangers labour to 0-0 at Hibs as Jack Butland thwarts Youan and Boyle. Mikey Moore nets but is offside. Rohl’s side drop two points and sit six behind Hearts after a blunt display in Leith.
Cameron Archer loan to Rangers is hanging in the balance, with Southampton waiting on Adam Armstrong’s future amid a wider Premier League domino effect. Gers seek added firepower after Hibs 0-0.
Tam McManus blasted Joe Newell’s ‘ridiculous’ yellow for a tackle on Nicolas Raskin during Hibs 0-0 Rangers. Despite the booking row, the stalemate widened the gap to Hearts to six points.
Clinton Nsiala set to join Westerlo on loan with £1m buy option, reuniting with ex-Rangers coach Issame Charai. The centre-back has made three appearances and is behind Souttar, Fernandez and Djiga.
Opinion claims Oliver Antman could be moved on after repeated omissions, including at Hibs. Rangers still push for a striker before the deadline amid 49ers scrutiny over recruitment.
Opinion argues Rohl erred by bringing on Nedim Bajrami over Oliver Antman in the 0-0 at Hibs, with Findlay Curtis’ loan exit leaving options light as Rangers failed to exploit space out wide.
Sheffield United have booked a medical for Joe Rothwell ahead of a late exit. The midfielder has struggled for games under Danny Rohl and looks set to leave before the 11pm deadline.
Danny Rohl will not rule out late deals after Hibs draw, insists he will not make ‘everything very dark’. Rangers chase a striker, with Ryan Naderi unlikely now and Cameron Archer a loan target.
After Hibs 0-0 Rangers, pundits criticised Michael Stewart’s ‘relentless’ TV commentary. Rohl called the game ‘tough’ as Rangers lost ground to Hearts and slipped behind Celtic on goals scored.
Scotland’s window shuts at 11pm on 2 Feb 2026, four hours after England. Rangers chase a striker, with Cameron Archer a loan target dependent on Southampton finding an Adam Armstrong replacement.
