Rangers weigh bids and targets as Shankland hits form

Rangers plan a new deal for a highly rated midfielder as Nottingham Forest line up a move, with the Gers determined to keep him.
Davide Ancelotti, interviewed by Rangers in 2025 then joining Botafogo, is appointed Lille head coach on a two-year deal. Move prompts fresh debate over Rangers’ earlier snub amid Röhl’s arrival.
Rangers explore move for Sunderland keeper Anthony Patterson, 26, after Millwall loan. Sunderland will listen at £8m, but fee is seen as high. Search continues as Danny Röhl eyes a new No 1.
Oliver Antman’s Finland cameo in a 4-0 loss to Germany mirrored his quiet Rangers spell, raising fresh doubts over his Ibrox future amid talk of interest from Club Brugge.
Rangers eye ETO FC Gyor captain Milan Vitalis after his title win, with his coach open to a move. The midfielder’s leadership and duels won could suit Danny Rohl’s plans amid Celtic interest.
Rangers urged to move for a £4m, 22-goal striker compared to prime Alfredo Morelos to bolster Danny Röhl’s attack, after Lawrence Shankland’s brace for Scotland vs Curaçao.
Derby want Bobby Clark permanently after a strong loan from RB Salzburg, but Rangers are interested. A cut-price exit is mooted, with Derby investment talks and player’s positive comments key factors.
After signing for Rangers, Lawrence Shankland hit a brace in Scotland’s 4-1 win over Curacao, but Keith Jackson urges ‘hold fire’ on him starting under Steve Clarke amid competition from Che Adams and Lyndon Dykes.
Blackburn Rovers weigh candidates after Michael O’Neill’s exit, with ex-Rangers boss Russell Martin in contention alongside Slaven Bilic and Tony Mowbray.
Rangers are linked with a 6ft 3in centre-back, a move that could threaten John Souttar’s place after Scotland’s friendly win over Curacao.
Middlesbrough, Portsmouth and Bristol City scout Rangers prospect Calum Adamson after his Alloa loan return of 3 goals and 5 assists, with Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest also tracking him.
Besiktas are linked with a ‘loan formula’ bid for Youssef Chermiti after his 15-league-goal season. With Lawrence Shankland arriving, Rangers are expected to reject any loan and would demand a sizeable fee.
Ex-Rangers and Sunderland player Kyle backs 24-year-old midfielder Dan Neil for Ibrox, praising his leadership, tenacity and Ipswich loan form as Rangers reshape under Danny Rohl.
Ex-Gers coach Kevin Thomson says Findlay Curtis could attract ‘big bucks’ bids if he shines at the World Cup. The 19-year-old scored for Scotland vs Curacao after replacing Billy Gilmour.