Rangers step up summer scouting as finishing woes spark No 9 focus
BK Hacken’s Silas Andersen signs a new deal to 2029 after Rangers reportedly had a £3.5m January bid rejected, with the midfielder valued around £6m, complicating any Ibrox move.
Rangers beat St Mirren 1-0 via Tuur Rommens, but striker Ryan Naderi misfired with four shots on target, 0.38 xG and a big chance missed, fuelling calls for Andrew Cavenagh to prioritise a new No 9.
Ex-Rangers boss Russell Martin says abuse at Ibrox kept his kids away and admits frustration over his 123-day spell, citing upheaval, young signings like Manny Fernandez and Mikey Moore, and his own mistakes.
Emmanuel Fernandez is set for his first Nigeria call-up after strong Rangers form, with a March tournament in Turkey mooted. His partnership with Nasser Djiga has impressed under Danny Rohl.
Chris Sutton says Danny Rohl ‘ramped up’ pressure on himself by criticising Celtic’s Europa tactics, arguing Rangers’ form and missed chances against Celtic mean the manager should avoid such comments.
Rangers scouts watched Porto’s 3-0 win over Moreirense, eyeing targets like Victor Froholdt and Oskar Pietuszewski as summer recruitment plans continue despite no director of football in place.
Report claims Derek Cornelius has been told to train with Rangers’ academy for the rest of his Marseille loan after injury layoff, despite solid early stats, raising questions over Danny Rohl’s stance.
Piece hails a Rangers player as a blend of James Tavernier and Ryan Kent, suggesting last year’s new ownership have unearthed a standout at Ibrox.
Rangers plan an overseas training camp during the Scottish Cup semi-final weekend, while Barry Ferguson criticises Scottish refereeing standards.
After Rangers’ cup exit to Celtic sparked Ibrox disorder, UNISON urges stronger action to protect stewards. Incidents included pitch invasions, missiles and assaults, with nine arrests confirmed.
Matthew MacDermid will referee Rangers vs Aberdeen at Ibrox, with Steven McLean on VAR. MacDermid has handled three Rangers games this season, including the 3-0 win at Dundee and a draw at Hibernian.
