Rangers bring back Allan McGregor, push for Dragojevic and Hjerto-Dahl
Mikey Moore’s loan turned into a success and he is very open to rejoining, with Rangers clear they would welcome the winger back.
Rangers are in talks to sign Sturm Graz midfielder Ryan Fosso amid Torino and Levante interest. McInnes also pursues Vanja Gragojevic. Tromsø value Jens Hjertø-Dahl at £8.5m. Raskin sale hinted.
Tromso midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl, also chased by Besiktas and Lazio, is quoted as finding a Rangers move ‘more appealing than going to Turkey’. Rangers also pursue Vanja Dragojevic and monitor Lewis Ferguson.
Amid last year’s recruitment turmoil, one Rangers signing under Kevin Thelwell is seen as a standout success worth more than Youssef Chermiti and Johnly Yfeko Ferguson.
Ex-Ranger Kyle Lafferty says Derek McInnes’ recruitment shows a ‘pattern’ of solidity and firepower, tipping Rangers for a title push with Lawrence Shankland to add guaranteed goals alongside Youssef Chermiti.
Allan McGregor returns to Rangers as lead goalkeeping coach under Derek McInnes, vowing ‘the very highest standards’. He will work with new No 1 Ivor Pandur after Jack Butland’s exit to Hull City.
Pundit Alan Smith warns Nicolas Raskin would be ‘up against it’ at Hull amid a reported £14m bid below Rangers’ £20m+ valuation, saying the promoted side will ‘be losing most weekends’ without more quality.
Ex-Ranger Robbie Ure, Allsvenskan top scorer at IK Sirius, wants a Gers return ‘one day’ but not this summer. Spurs’ Mikey Moore likely stays, while target Zinedin Smajlovic joins Olympiacos.
Rangers push to sign Partizan captain Vanja Dragojevic after a £3.8m bid was rejected, with talks nearing agreement around £4m-£4.5m. McInnes also targets Tromso’s Jens Hjerto-Dahl as Nicolas Raskin nears Betis.
Rangers beat Dunfermline 3-1 with Miovski, Naderi and Diomande scoring. With Shankland set to lead the line, Naderi impressing and Lyon interest growing, Gers may cash in on Youssef Chermiti.
Rangers can scout Pierre Ekwah when Saint-Etienne visit Ibrox on 22 July. The midfielder, once in a contract dispute and off a Watford loan, could play as McInnes assesses options in pre-season.
Rabbi Matondo says he is no longer in Brann’s plans after a fitness-hit spell, dimming Rangers’ hopes of add-ons or sell-on income from his free transfer. He has played only 30 minutes since April.
Winger Coben Fergusson, 16, signs his first professional deal with Rangers to 2029. The U-17s title winner and Scotland U-16 cap earns praise from academy chief David McCallum for attitude and development.
