Rangers weigh Chermiti talks as Shankland arrival reshapes attack
Ex-Rangers boss Russell Martin, set for Leicester, wants Gers head of performance Rhys Owen and assistant Matt Gill to join him, with Ibrox braced for a back-room staff raid.
With Shankland arriving and minutes scarce, Miovski’s North Macedonia starts could decide his Rangers future. Sedloski warned club form dictates selection, leaving the striker fourth choice.
Despite two goals v Curacao and signing for Rangers, Keith Jackson says Shankland is not assured to start for Scotland, with Steve Clarke weighing options including Che Adams and Lyndon Dykes.
Rangers are linked with ETO FC Gyor captain Milan Vitalis, whose interceptions, tackles and goals outstrip Barron’s, threatening the midfielder’s minutes after 1,935 across 37 games.
Kris Boyd says Nico Raskin’s World Cup form for Belgium could spark big bids. With two years left on his deal, Rangers may sell to fund Danny Rohl’s rebuild after signing Lawrence Shankland.
Rangers have explored a move for Sunderland keeper Anthony Patterson, available this summer, but an £8m fee is steep. With Butland under scrutiny, Rohl seeks a new No 1.
Former left-back Jefte says Rangers’ 2024/25 trophyless season was ‘more mental’, praising squad quality but citing mentality issues against Celtic and others before moving to Palmeiras.
With English clubs circling and a year left on his deal, Rohl is urged to map a loan pathway to keep 18-year-old midfielder Calum Adamson at Rangers after an impressive Alloa spell.
IK Sirius chief Ola Andersson says no contact from Rangers over Hampus Skoglund and wants to keep the 22-year-old full-back. Gers have signed Lawrence Shankland and are linked with Casper Widell.
Explainer on why London’s Queens Park Rangers are so named, tracing roots to players from Queens Park and the club’s nomadic early years before settling at Loftus Road.
Besiktas were offered Rangers top scorer Youssef Chermiti, but talks are on hold as they seek a manager. The 22-year-old hit 15 league goals, yet Shankland’s arrival raises questions over his role.
19-year-old midfielder Bailey Rice is back fit after knee issues and is tipped to sign new Rangers terms, with pre-season prep shared on Instagram despite prior links to Ajax, Schalke and Man United.
Rohl denied interest in Wolfsburg and remains focused on Rangers. With Tobias Strobl now targeted by the Germans, the Ibrox boss’ stance appears vindicated after a 22-7-11 record.
Connor Barron misses Scotland’s World Cup squad as Tyler Fletcher is called up after Billy Gilmour’s injury. Rangers trio Shankland, Souttar and Curtis push for starts after a 4-1 Curacao win.
Everton legend Graeme Sharp says Chermiti has the talent to be a Rangers hero but must show mentality amid competition from Shankland, Naderi and Miovski after a 15-goal season.
Antman’s quiet Finland cameo in a 4-0 loss to Germany mirrors his low-impact Rangers season, strengthening the case for an exit amid past Club Brugge links.
Kevin Thomson says Findlay Curtis could attract ‘big bucks’ bids if he shines at the World Cup after scoring v Curacao. Rangers aim to keep the 19-year-old, who hit 5 goals on loan at Kilmarnock.
Piece contrasts Rangers and Sheffield Wednesday ties: Djeidi Gassama could attract bids after missing Champions League, while past target Josh Windass remains unlikely to return under Danny Rohl.
After being overlooked by Rangers, Davide Ancelotti lands Lille job on a two-year deal following a 15-10-8 Botafogo stint, taking charge for their Champions League campaign.
