Rangers line up Godfrey loan and assess new number one
Rangers hero Kris Boyd slams ‘disgraceful’ criticism of Steve Clarke after Scotland’s World Cup exit, suggesting the manager may have quit without SFA compensation.
Rangers shortlist Sebastiano Desplanches and Ivor Pandur as they assess a new number one despite Jack Butland’s 2023-24 role. Desplanches plays in Italy, Pandur starred for Hull’s promotion push.
Rangers are close to taking Ben Godfrey on loan from Atalanta with an option to buy. The ex-Everton defender made only five appearances in Italy after injuries and spells at Ipswich, Sheffield United and Brondby.
Rangers extend Bailey Rice’s deal then loan the 19-year-old midfielder to Kilmarnock for 2026/27 to gain Premiership minutes under Neil McCann.
Motherwell winger Elijah Just, standout with 7 goals and 8 assists, says he ‘hopes’ his agent is busy after World Cup goals, keeping a Rangers move open though his 2027 deal may inflate the fee.
Derek McInnes leaves Rangers captaincy open, praising Lawrence Shankland as a ‘brilliant captain’ and seeking more leaders. Ross McCrorie returns as a contender, with Cammy Devlin also admired.
Report hints Rangers could land a £9m midfield talent, touted as bigger than Nicolas Raskin and Lewis Ferguson, amid optimism under Derek McInnes.
Ex-Rangers forward Sam Lammers is set to leave Twente with a year left, as the club look to cash in and target PSV’s Jesper Uneken after Lammers’ mixed spell following his underwhelming time at Ibrox.
