Rangers backed by Jack as McInnes tipped to lift Ibrox
Nico Raskin starts for Belgium in 0-0 v Iran but is rated 5/10 by Nieuwsblad and Goal, replaced by Hans Vanaken on 58. Belgian media say he kept it simple and failed to impress amid Red Devils’ struggles.
Ryan Jack says Derek McInnes’ communication and leadership will suit Rangers, recalling how McInnes handled his 2017 Aberdeen exit and predicting he will raise team spirit and resilience at Ibrox.
Ryan Jack backs Lawrence Shankland to lift Rangers’ standards, citing his Scotland form, work rate and daily habits to instil a must-win mentality alongside experienced figures at Ibrox.
Ian McCall floats a swap hunch: Bologna take Nico Raskin, Rangers get Lewis Ferguson plus cash. Raskin, contracted to 2028 and at the World Cup, is valued higher, with interest building.
Report claims a Rangers target could be available for £1.5m, with hopes he could ‘explode’ like Youssef Chermiti, though details on the player are scarce.
Rangers return to Auchenhowie on Thursday. Derek McInnes’ first Ibrox game is v West Ham on 26 July, 4:00pm, likely on Rangers TV. Sparta Prague friendly on 16 July in Germany is rumoured, status unclear.
With Mikey Moore’s loan expiring, Rangers risk another Cerny-style gap. Shankland adds goals but wide creativity remains a priority, with academy winger Findlay Curtis touted as a patient solution.
