Rangers set for rebuild as Skov Olsen deal is off
Rangers will not trigger the £9m option to buy Skov Olsen after 1 goal and 3 assists in eight Premiership games, with Danny Rohl reshaping the squad and chairman Andrew Cavenagh set to fund a rebuild.
Alex McLeish says he ‘can’t understand’ why Rangers did not sign Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland, claiming he recommended him, as the club’s lack of cutting edge proved costly in 2025-26.
Middlesbrough are circling for Rangers prospect Findlay Curtis, raising fears of losing a youngster Danny Rohl wants to build around this summer.
Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin backs Rangers’ reported interest in Amar Fatah, praising the winger as ‘exceptional’ after nine goals and four assists in 34 games, plus standout displays including at Ibrox.
Squad audit outlines a major Rangers revamp under Danny Rohl, with several ‘time to go’ calls, loans returning and key decisions on Jack Butland, Emmanuel Fernandez and forwards.
Danilo, signed for £6m in 2023 and loaned to NEC Nijmegen, is unlikely to feature for Rangers after scoring once. With NEC passing on a £4m option, the 27-year-old says he dreams of a Corinthians return.
Peter Lovenkrands says only ‘three to four’ Rangers players meet standards, urges a big rebuild and laments Mikey Moore’s exit.
Report says Rohl demanded ‘leaders’ after Hearts loss, yet links centre on youngsters like Luke Graham and James Penrice, raising doubts over alignment with Andrew Cavenagh’s plans.
Leon King says Rangers are ‘going a different way’ as he exits on a free, raising questions over Andrew Cavenagh’s homegrown pledge amid a centre-back shortage.
Talks continue over a new deal for Liam Kelly, whose contract is expiring. The Scotland call-up made 3 cup appearances last season, with Jack Butland contracted and Kieran Wright departing.
Rangers are actively pursuing defensive reinforcements, making repeated enquiries to land a Bassey-style signing to bolster the back line.
Max Aarons, after 35 Rangers appearances but only eight league starts on loan from Bournemouth, is linked with Villarreal, who may pursue a loan as they prepare for the Champions League.
Emmanuel Fernandez’s rise could prompt a record Rangers sale, with talk of a £30m valuation as loans for Nasser Djiga and Derek Cornelius expire and the defence faces overhaul.
Opinion claims Rohl aims to re-sign loan star Nasser Djiga after relying on him with Emmanuel Fernandez, with Leon King allowed to leave and centre-back depth thin for 2026-27.
