Rangers transfers: Shankland in, defence next
Rangers are considering Brondby midfielder Benjamin Tahirovic, 23, who Jose Mourinho once described as a ‘warrior’, amid ongoing midfield links alongside Dan Neil and questions over Nicolas Raskin’s future.
Derby are tipped to win the race for Dundee’s left-footed centre-back Luke Graham, 22, amid interest from Rangers and others after 40 appearances this season.
Rangers plan to add another striker alongside new signing Lawrence Shankland, lining up a deal for a Braga forward who wants to join.
Shane Long claims appointing Robbie Keane at Celtic would ‘strike fear into Rangers’, praising his passion and leadership after Keane left Ferencvaros.
Ex-Rangers striker Kenny Miller referenced the 2016 Hampden loss in a rousing speech before leading Maccabi Tel-Aviv to a 2-1 Israel State Cup win over Hapoel Be’er Sheva.
Andy Gray says Lawrence Shankland will be Rangers’ No1 striker and should lead Scotland at the World Cup. Shankland signs a two-year deal with an option for a third and takes the No 7 shirt at Ibrox.
Rangers are keen on re-signing Josh Windass, but Wrexham fan pundit says he is key and would cost £7m-£8m. Windass, 32, scored 15 league goals and is under contract until 2028.
Derek Cornelius says Danny Rohl told him he would not be in the squad until season end, calling it ‘really unfair’. The defender has not played since November and looks set to leave Rangers.
Report claims Rangers will follow Lawrence Shankland’s arrival with a formal bid for a defensive leader likened to Connor Goldson.
Ipswich’s George Hirst backs ex-teammate Dan Neil as a ‘quality’ signing for Rangers. The Sunderland midfielder is a free agent this summer, with Coventry also keen, and is admired by Danny Rohl.
Djurgarden winger Oskar Fallenius, out of contract in December, is open to a move. He told agents to inform him only of ‘concrete’ interest, with Rangers and Wolfsburg linked as Rohl seeks wide options.
Rangers will not buy loanee Nasser Djiga, with Wolves seeking £10m despite his improved form. A permanent deal is off the table as funds shift to other areas, with Luke Graham touted as an option.
After landing Lawrence Shankland, Rangers are in active talks to sign an ‘excellent’ defensive reinforcement to bolster Danny Rohl’s back line.
Rangers plan a new deal for 19-year-old Findlay Curtis after a strong Kilmarnock loan and World Cup call-up, leaving Nedim Bajrami further down the left-wing pecking order and facing an exit.
Norwich captain Kenny McLean, linked with Rangers, signs a new two-year contract to 2028, with the Canaries hailing his leadership and consistency.
