Rangers set £16m raise, push VAR upgrades
Former Rangers right-back Nathan Patterson targets Scotland’s World Cup squad after injury-hit Euro 2024 miss, saying he feels fit after Everton minutes and wants to ‘impress’ in friendlies.
Rangers and Celtic track Derby left-back Derry Murkin. The 26-year-old has 3 assists in 8 games and is estimated to earn £20k per week plus bonuses on a deal to 2029.
Nedim Bajrami, signed for £3.4m in 2024 and contracted to 2028 on ~£19k pw, has 19 games this season and limited impact. Rangers could sell amid exit talk after modest stats and sparse Premiership starts.
Andrew Cavenagh confirms Rangers will not hire a sporting director, backing a leaner executive led by CEO Jim Gillespie and Fraser Thornton, aiming for a nimbler football structure.
Red Star Belgrade want Rangers loanee Nasser Djiga back, despite Wolves owning him. Alexander Frei urges the 23-year-old to settle, while Danny Rohl would like to keep the regular starter.
Andrew Cavenagh condemns post-Old Firm disorder, property damage and vile Ibrox Disaster graffiti, backing a full independent review and pledging to represent Rangers supporters.
Ex-Rangers winger Mervan Celik, the club’s last pre-administration signing in 2012, reflects on a globe-trotting career and now runs Swedish loungewear brand Patiene.
A ‘fearless’ player wants a Rangers move for next season, with Danny Rohl a strong admirer.
Keith Wyness says Sunderland teen Finn Geragusian could be the ‘real deal’. With a scholarship expiring, Rangers could sign him for around £173k under FIFA rules amid Nottingham Forest interest.
Sam Allardyce rebukes Rangers legend Ally McCoist for criticising Mikel Arteta’s choice of Kepa in Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final loss to Man City, insisting sticking with the cup keeper was justified.
Rangers want Mikey Moore back from Tottenham after standout loan. Piece weighs past SPFL loan hits and misses for context, with Rangers examples like Abdallah Sima, Vaclav Cerny, Ryan Kent and Malik Tillman.
Focus for Rohl: spark Chermiti and Naderi, decide on Skov Olsen vs Aasgaard after Aberdeen win, and harden Rangers’ mentality for seven league ‘finals’ in the title race with Hearts.
Bulgaria coach Ilian Dimitrov confirms talks with Rangers forward Ryan Naderi, eligible for Germany, Bulgaria and Czech Republic, urging a quick decision as a senior cap would tie his international future.
Rangers monitor FC Zurich striker Philippe Keny, 26, after 12 goals in 25. Price £4m-£6m, contract to 2028. Coventry and Wrexham also keen. Move could hinge on departures like Bojan Miovski or Youssef Chermiti.
Rangers push SPFL talks on improving officiating and may fund extra VAR cameras beyond the six currently used, seeking assurances any investment delivers a clear uplift in standards.
Chairman Andrew Cavenagh plans a £16m share issue to ‘support player acquisitions’, with season tickets up 6.5%. Rangers will not appoint a new sporting director and aim to prioritise first-team spend.
Peter Grant tips Rangers as favourites, warning Hearts could face pressure if Rangers play first post-split. He adds Celtic have no ‘wiggle room’ and must win out.
