Rangers await Naderi scans as Boyd urges centre-back change
Former Rangers loanee Vaclav Cerny faces a Turkish FA charge after reposting Besiktas’ attack on a stoppage-time penalty decision in a derby defeat to Fenerbahce that VAR did not overturn.
On-loan Nasser Djiga impresses with Fernandez but is due back to Wolves, contracted to 2030. Mixed reports on a fee, with suggestions £8m-£10m could price Rangers out of a permanent deal.
Rangers plan midfield reinforcements this summer, with talk of a £9m upgrade target despite Nicolas Raskin being a leading Player of the Season contender again.
Piece condemns Neil Simpson’s book cover for referencing his 1988 tackle on Rangers’ Ian Durrant, which wrecked the midfielder’s knee and career trajectory, angering fans.
Ex-Rangers defender Craig Moore tells 21-year-old striker Chermiti to earn his ‘swagger’, despite 9 goals since signing from Everton, urging hard work and consistency ahead of medals.
Rangers risk losing 19-year-old Bailey Rice for free this summer. Premier League sides have checked on him. A short-term deal is urged, though he has not played under Danny Rohl due to injury.
Rangers will host free Kellogg’s Football Camps this summer for ages 5-15, run by FA-qualified coaches, aimed at helping families with childcare and keeping kids active across Glasgow.
Emmanuel Fernandez earned praise from Alex Iwobi as ‘excellent’ on his Nigeria debut vs Iran and Jordan. The summer signing has impressed at Rangers and is already linked with a potential move.
Opinion claims the SPFL post-split list aids Celtic, noting 15 of the last 16 leaders had a home finale. Rangers finish at Falkirk while Hearts visit Celtic Park, potentially impacting the title race.
Kris Boyd says John Souttar’s confidence is ‘shot to pieces’ and calls for Nasser Djiga and Emmanuel Fernandez to be restored as Rangers’ centre-back pairing after the 4-2 win over Dundee United.
Rangers are tipped as front-runners to sign Leeds forward Joe Gelhardt after his 13-goal Hull loan, with European football cited as a lure. Hull also want him, but his Leeds deal runs to 2027.
Ex-Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew tips Hearts for the title and predicts Rangers third, a call Kevin Thomson labels ‘controversial’, as Rohl’s side chase leaders into the post-split run-in.
Ex-Rangers coach Alex Rae hails January signing Chukwuani, calling the 23-year-old powerful and forward-thinking after 12 outings amid a crowded attacking and midfield group.
Rangers await scans on Ryan Naderi amid fears his season is over. Kris Boyd urges Djiga-Fernandez at centre-back with Souttar’s confidence ‘shot to pieces’.
