Rangers defensive concerns and transfer focus under Danny Rohl
Danny Rohl looks set to stay at Rangers as Wolfsburg move for Tobias Strobl, ending talk of Rohl’s exit and dashing Steven Gerrard’s latest chance of an Ibrox return ahead of pre-season.
Pundits Chris Sutton and Kris Boyd urge Rangers and Celtic to sign Motherwell’s Elijah Just after a standout season, with the 26-year-old attacking midfielder praised for intelligence and dribbling.
Six more arrests, taking the total to 37, followed the Rangers v Celtic Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox, which ended 0-0 before Celtic won 4-2 on penalties, after a pitch invasion.
Rangers could pursue a loan for a £40m-rated attacker as Danny Rohl seeks swift upgrades after the season’s poor finish.
Belgium beat Croatia 2-0 and Nicolas Raskin was described as ‘a little lost’, drawing middling ratings after 79 minutes. Exit talk persists, with reports also linking Mohamed Diomande to a summer move from Rangers.
Ex-Scotland forward Simon Donnelly backs Rangers winger Findlay Curtis for the World Cup after a standout Kilmarnock loan and a goal against Curacao, calling him a fresh wide option alongside Ben Gannon-Doak.
Celtic are preparing a move for a ‘great’ midfielder also targeted by Rangers, setting up a potential transfer battle between the rivals.
Colin Hendry warns Rangers lack defensive basics, citing the late-season collapse and urging a no-nonsense partner for Manny Fernandez and more pride in clean sheets.
Toronto manager Robin Fraser says they are in talks with Rangers and Jose Cifuentes over a permanent move after his loan. The Ecuador midfielder, who has 21 caps, struggled with injuries and is not in Ibrox plans.
