Rangers confirm Matondo exit as Fernandez shines
Emmanuel Fernandez scored on his first Nigeria start in a 2-2 draw with Jordan, echoing his set-piece threat for Rangers as Rohl’s side chase Hearts in the Premiership race.
Nathan Patterson says limited Everton minutes will not derail his Scotland World Cup hopes, stressing fitness and form after cameos against Japan and Ivory Coast at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Rangers captain James Tavernier must nullify Will Ferry’s crossing threat as Rohl targets top spot, with the Fernandez-Djiga pairing and Aasgaard link on the right in form.
Centre-backs Emmanuel Fernandez and Nasser Djiga credited for Rangers’ title push, delivering clean sheets and strong defensive stats since Rohl benched John Souttar.
With talks stalled and his deal up this summer, James Tavernier could leave Rangers, with Millwall, Sheffield United and Southampton touted as suitors.
Rangers reportedly open talks over a £9m attacking upgrade for Ryan Naderi, with the January signing yet to make a decisive impact.
Rabbi Matondo leaves Rangers for SK Brann on a free with bonus clauses. The winger, out of contract this summer, made 70 appearances under multiple bosses but was out of favour under Danny Rohl.
Rangers expect 15-year-old left-back Ashton Scally to sign a three-year first pro deal despite interest from Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea, with Danny Rohl promising a first-team pathway.
Sheffield United may sell Tyrese Campbell for £4-5m amid Rangers and Celtic interest, with the striker entering his final contract year after a mixed season.
Former Rangers striker Jermain Defoe, now Woking manager, credits his mum as his most influential mentor, urging him to ‘enjoy it’ and give ‘100 per cent’ in his coaching career.
Piece argues Rangers already have a superior centre-back option to Dundee’s Luke Graham, framing him as a ‘new Goldson’, after Danny Rohl’s early tenure despite the Scottish Cup exit.
One of Rohl’s key Rangers players may attract ‘lucrative’ summer bids, posing a potential blow ahead of the manager’s first full window.
Oliver Antman has struggled since his £3.5m move. Under contract to 2029 on ~£14k per week, a summer exit may require Rangers to take a hit if form does not improve.
Thelo Aasgaard impressed on the right and assisted vs Aberdeen, raising doubts over triggering Andreas Skov Olsen’s £8m option as Rohl weighs wide options.
