Rangers contract focus as Tavernier stalls and teen Scally signs
Fans slam John Higgins after he said Rangers’ 2021/22 title ‘shouldn’t count’ due to closed doors. Hotline callers defend the Ibrox triumph amid wider Celtic-Rangers sparring before post-split games.
Report argues a £4.5m Rangers signing wants out and has underperformed, being labelled a bigger flop than Danilo despite January’s successful additions.
Wolves’ relegation could aid Rangers in landing loanee Nasser Djiga permanently. The 23-year-old impresses at Ibrox, though a repeat loan or Red Star interest is possible amid no buy option.
Barry Ferguson urges Rangers to give 19-year-old midfielder Bailey Rice a new deal as Ajax and Schalke circle. Injuries have limited him, but he impressed v Athletic Bilbao and ‘has got everything’ to succeed.
Piece claims Rangers have hit gold with Andreas Skov Olsen, likening him to a Sakala-style impact and suggesting his value has soared since his January arrival.
Rangers have tied 16-year-old left-back Ashton Scally to his first pro deal amid interest from Chelsea, Man City and others. The Scotland youth international has trained with the first team and toured Spain.
Liverpool target Yan Diomande, once a Rangers B trialist, after a 13-goal season at RB Leipzig. He says an agent scuppered a Rangers move. Talks reportedly held as Liverpool seek a successor.
Ex-target Kieron Bowie says he never intended to stay in Scotland, choosing Hellas Verona over interest from Rangers and Celtic. With Ryan Naderi signed instead, Rohl may have few regrets over missing out.
Rangers are ‘sniffing around’ Dundee United forward Amar Fatah, on loan from Troyes. The Sweden U21 has 8 goals and 3 assists this season and can play across the front line, per Peter Martin.
Opta model gives Rangers a 47.2% shot at the title, ahead of Hearts 33.9% and Celtic 18.9%. Gers start post-split vs Motherwell and still travel to Tynecastle and Celtic Park. Win all five to be champions.
Ex-Rangers defender Steven Whittaker reflects on 2012, saying he intended to retire at Ibrox before leaving amid the club’s crisis. He admits he would handle his controversial exit differently in hindsight.
With Liverpool fans restless under Arne Slot, Fernando Llorente tips Fernando Torres for the job one day. Ex-Rangers boss Steven Gerrard, out since 2025, previously turned down a Ibrox return.
Darrell Currie says Rangers are trying to recruit a right-back amid uncertainty over James Tavernier. With Sterling injury-prone and Aarons underwhelming, the club seek a long-term successor despite Tav’s 14 goals.
Captain James Tavernier, 34, says he has had no talks over a new deal and is focused on the title race. Asked if he will stay beyond 2026, he replied: ‘I don’t know.’ Says game time is never guaranteed.
Record Sport picks a combined Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Fernandez, Rommens, Davis, Raskin, Arfield, Aribo, Morelos, Moore, comparing Gerrard’s 2021 winners with Rohl’s current chasers.
Kris Boyd says an early Rangers win over Motherwell could pile pressure on Hearts before Hibs away, making Hearts vs Rangers a ‘must-win’ for the leaders. He backs Gers’ momentum under Danny Rohl.
Rabbi Matondo left Rangers for SK Brann and has already voiced frustration over limited minutes after debuting in a 3-2 loss to Viking. Gers benefit from his exit as Rohl reshapes the squad for summer.
James Tavernier hails Danny Rohl’s impact after a nightmare start, praising Mikey Moore’s growth. Rangers sit a point off top with five to play. With no new deal yet, Tav focuses only on the run-in.
