Rangers reshape backroom and push on transfers
Rangers are in the mix for Sandefjord defender Zinedin Smajlović, with Olympiacos leading. Bids near NKK 60m are expected and a sale is likely, giving Gers a chance if they can convince the player.
Bologna are in talks to sign Nico Raskin. Rangers could leverage any deal to bring Lewis Ferguson to Ibrox by offsetting fees, though Bologna’s price remains high amid Serie A interest.
Alloa want Rangers forward Josh Gentles back on loan after his injury-hit spell. The 18-year-old, under contract to 2027, hit 7 goals and 5 assists last term across Alloa and Raith Rovers.
Rangers are close to re-signing Ross McCrorie from Bristol City to compete with Dujon Sterling at right-back. Two centre-backs and central midfield reinforcements are also targeted.
Report suggests a £5m player wants to join Rangers, with Derek McInnes’ arrival and the capture of Lawrence Shankland cited as factors.
Rangers plan a formal bid for Dundee centre-back Luke Graham amid Portsmouth interest, with defensive depth thin after Djiga and Cornelius exits. Dundee have already rejected a six-figure offer.
Rangers, under Derek McInnes, are reported leaders to sign a winger dubbed the English Neymar, marking an early move in the new boss’s rebuild.
Six Rangers players are at World Cup 2026: four with Scotland, Raskin with Belgium, Aasgaard with Norway. Scotland and Belgium face decisive finales, while Norway are through and Aasgaard may feature.
Alan Brazil backs Lawrence Shankland as Scotland’s best finisher after Morocco omission, saying he should press Steve Clarke for a start vs Brazil. His World Cup run could delay Rangers pre-season return.
Rangers name Stig Inge Bjornebye performance director to oversee performance, medical, analysis and academy, working with McInnes and Dan Purdy. James Barrow joins as first-team performance coach.
Former Rangers loanee Aaron Ramsey, 35, becomes Oxford United head coach after relegation, outlining a high-standards culture and clear identity in his first permanent managerial role.
Rangers had a £2.5m bid accepted for Bryan Reynolds but Rennes offered around £3.3m. Gers will not enter a bidding war and will target alternatives, with Ross McCrorie and full-back reinforcements eyed.
New boss Derek McInnes faces an SFA ban over comments made at Hearts, potentially missing four games. Ex-ref Keith Hackett says he could appeal the suspension.
Report claims Rangers have made contact over a £6m defender also offered terms by Celtic, as the Old Firm rivalry shifts to the market.
Derek McInnes arrives at Ibrox for his first media duties as Rangers manager, calling the job a real honour and pledging hard work as he prepares to meet the squad and add new faces.
