Danilo departs as Naderi targets quick Rangers debut
Column backs Danny Rohl’s rebuild and predicts Rangers will be 2027 champions, citing youthful signings, January spend and improved structure, while noting current creativity issues and a tight title race.
Danny Rohl backs his refreshed squad to ‘win a lot of games’ as Rangers chase the title and host Kilmarnock, stressing aggression, clinical finishing and clean-sheet form after the draw at Hibs.
Rabbi Matondo’s agent denies claims Rangers sought to terminate his deal early. The winger has barely featured this season as arrivals like Andreas Skov Olsen and Ryan Naderi increase competition.
Danilo, 26, leaves Rangers for NEC Nijmegen on loan to season’s end, with a £6m option to buy. The move followed Ryan Naderi’s arrival. The Brazilian had 16 goals and 11 assists in 76 games amid injuries.
Ross Hardie refs Rangers vs Queen’s Park, with Roome and Traynor on the lines. McFarlane runs VAR, Dallas assists. Hardie last oversaw Rangers’ 2-1 win at Livingston and Celtic’s 2-0 Scottish Cup tie.
Deadline-day signing Ryan Naderi, 22, joins from Hansa Rostock for over £4.5m and could debut at Ibrox vs Kilmarnock. The German-speaking striker says he is ‘ready to get started’ and aims to bring goals.
Keith Jackson urges Danny Rohl to push Nicolas Raskin into a number 10 role after Tochi Chukwuani’s arrival, pairing energy with Diomande and freeing Raskin to knit attacks and create key passes.
Possible summer exits include £10m-rated Nicolas Raskin, academy midfielder Bailey Rice and out-of-contract names. Several loanees may return, while options exist on Derek Cornelius and Andreas Skov Olsen.
Danilo leaves Rangers for NEC Nijmegen on loan as January signing Ryan Naderi targets an immediate debut for Danny Rohl’s side. Livescore
Dujon Sterling’s FanZone appearance sparks fears of a fresh setback before Kilmarnock, though it may be minutes management. Naderi could debut, with Tavernier or Aarons at right-back if Sterling misses out.
Predictions tip Rangers to beat Kilmarnock 2-0 at Ibrox as Rohl’s side continue their chase, with previews also covering Celtic at Aberdeen and other Premiership fixtures.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder hails capture of Joe Rothwell from Rangers, saying he has followed him for ‘ten years’. Midfielder played little under Rohl after summer move, with Danilo loaned to NEC.
Rangers add Skov Olsen, Chukwuani, Rommens and £3m striker Naderi after aggressive late push. Danilo, Rothwell and Dowell among exits. Board prioritise permanent deals, with eyes on title and summer build.
