Rangers weigh transfers and staff changes amid UEFA cash boost
Kris Boyd says a strong World Cup for Nico Raskin, who scored in a 5-0 win over Tunisia, could trigger bids. With two years left, Rangers may sell if a ‘serious offer’ lands to fund a summer rebuild.
Rangers are linked with a £5m target touted as ideal alongside Lawrence Shankland, with optimism around his Ibrox impact.
UEFA Club Benefits cash rises for 2026 and now includes qualifiers. Previous payouts: Celtic €1.027m, Rangers €515,839. Gers set to release six players to the World Cup, so a larger windfall is possible.
Report claims Russell Martin wants Gers head of performance Rhys Owen for Leicester. Rangers expect an exit, meaning Rohl may need a key backroom replacement during a busy recruitment summer.
Shankland details Rangers move after Hearts’ title blow, scoring vs Curacao and Bolivia for Scotland. He eyes a World Cup start, admits a missed chance, and says he remains level-headed amid the whirlwind.
Michael Beale is ‘watching the situation closely’ as Bailey Rice’s deal runs down. Rangers have offered new terms, with English and European interest also in play. A loan if he re-signs is mooted.
Top scorer Youssef Chermiti is tracked by PSV, Porto and Galatasaray. Despite a purple patch, Rangers could cash in, but must add attacking depth with targets like Lawrence Shankland also cited.
John Souttar’s lack of minutes and fitness issues prompt McPherson’s warning that Steve Clarke may prefer trusted options Grant Hanley and Scott McKenna for Scotland’s World Cup defence.
Thelo Aasgaard has 8 caps with only 2 starts and limited minutes in recent friendlies, suggesting a bench role at the World Cup behind stars like Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard.
Sheff Wed keeper Pierce Charles, linked with Rangers, will not rush his future. Rangers also monitor Dan Neil, while Clinton Nsiala’s Westerlo option is not taken and Bailey Rice nears full fitness.
