Rangers draw with Kaizer Chiefs as transfer targets advance
Tromso’s Jens Hjerto-Dahl says he prefers Rangers amid interest from Besiktas and an English side. The 20-year-old is valued at £8.5m, with Vanja Dragojevic another option on the Ibrox shortlist.
Ex-Celtic boss Gordon Strachan pranked a Rangers fan by taking his chair at the Scottish Open, sparking a playful exchange that amused onlookers.
Rangers reportedly bid £5.1m for Besiktas winger Vaclav Cerny, but the offer was rejected. The Czech is said to be open to a return, with a second bid prepared as a bidding war looms.
Dan Neil wore the armband as Rangers drew 1-1 with Kaizer Chiefs in Spain. Findlay Curtis netted a late equaliser after Chiefs led. Shankland featured off the bench, with several youngsters impressing.
Rangers are linked with Hearts striker Claudio Braga. McInnes has praised his ‘good season’ and responsibility in Shankland’s absence, after a display dubbed ‘sensational’ in a 4-2 loss to Rangers.
Rangers reportedly withdrew from a £7m move for Sunderland keeper Anthony Patterson, opting for £6m signing Ivor Pandur instead, amid rival interest from Wrexham and Millwall.
Allan McGregor, 44, became Rangers’ lead goalkeeping coach. He says he weighed up responsibilities, coaching badges and the club’s image before accepting after an interim stint with Barry Ferguson.
Rangers target a right winger and a left-sided centre-back, with another central midfielder possible. Links include Vanja Dragojevic and £8.5m Jens Hjerto-Dahl as McInnes reshapes the squad.
