Rangers face Raskin bid and Danilo exit talks
Rangers are completing the final elements of a £4m deal for Partizan captain Vanja Dragojevic. Sky Sports add Jens Hjerto-Dahl talks continue, with the Norwegian likely to cost around £7m.
Rangers-linked Stephy Mavididi valued at ~£7m despite 3 goals, 1 assist for Leicester. Underlying metrics show elite dribbles, box touches and strong defensive work McInnes would demand.
Tromso’s Jens Hjerto-Dahl agrees personal terms with Rangers after Derek McInnes ‘fully convinced’ him. Club-to-club talks ongoing over a £6.6m-plus deal as Gers consider sales to fund the move.
Keith Hackett says Rangers should have had a penalty and a red card for a foul on Djeidi Gassama in the 2-2 draw with Johor Darul Ta'zim, adding players risk suspension even in friendlies.
Derek McInnes challenges Manny Fernandez and Youssef Chermiti to add focus and ‘scruffy goals’, believing the pair can become decisive figures after last season’s post-split collapse.
Ex-Rangers vice chairman Paraag Marathe is on a three-man shortlist to become MLS commissioner, after stepping back from his Ibrox role amid UEFA multi-club ownership compliance concerns.
Danilo is close to leaving Rangers for Botafogo on loan, with a buy option tied to his appearances. The £6m 2023 signing missed the Spain trip and had interest from South America, the Netherlands and Cyprus.
Villarreal are in advanced talks to sign Nicolas Raskin for around €20m as they rebuild their midfield. Rangers would need swift succession planning if the Belgium international departs.
Column tips Rangers for the title, citing aggressive recruitment and expected arrival of Vanja Dragojevic, plus CEO Jim Gillespie’s decisive approach compared with Celtic’s passive window.
Rangers are keen on Lecce’s Corrie Ndaba to cover centre-back and left-back amid depth issues. Strasbourg and Goztepe also interested. Potential exits could leave only Ben Godfrey and Clinton Nsiala.
