Rangers bids, Raskin future and Ferguson price
Interest in Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti is rising, which could trigger an Everton sell-on bonus if a transfer materialises.
Rangers tie down 16-year-old winger Coben Fergusson to his first professional deal until 2029 after starring in the Under-17s’ title win and netting for the Under-19s and Scotland Under-16s.
After Belgium beat USA 4-1, Rangers’ Nico Raskin joined team-mates in a Trump-mocking celebration. He assisted and impressed at the World Cup amid interest from Hull City, Bologna and Real Betis.
Lyon, Galatasaray, PSV and Porto track Youssef Chermiti after 15 goals in 30 league games. A potential £15m package is mooted, with calls for Rangers to avoid a Morelos-style failure to cash in.
Rangers’ defensive recruitment under Derek McInnes is praised, with a £3m Ibrox player’s value said to have surged beyond new signing Ben Godfrey.
Bologna value Lewis Ferguson at £17m, a fee pundit Roger Hannah says is beyond Rangers even if Nicolas Raskin is sold. Chermiti’s £8m deal is cited as context. A player-plus-cash idea involving Connor Barron is also mentioned.
Rangers have had a £5.3m bid for Tromso’s Jens Hjerto-Dahl rejected. The 20-year-old midfielder, under contract to 2029, previously turned down Besiktas and says he is not rushing to leave Norway.
Rangers line up a sixth summer signing valued around £5m, aiming to balance proven arrivals with a longer-term profile to complement Derek McInnes’ push for immediate success.
Rangers eye Vaclav Cerny’s return from Besiktas. Coach Vincenzo Italiano wants him, but new winger signings could relegate Cerny to a rotational role, opening a late-window chance for Ibrox.
Nico Raskin excelled for Belgium, assisting in a 4-1 win over USA and set to face Spain, yet Rangers may cash in with two years left to fund Derek McInnes’ rebuild. Thelo Aasgaard could also be sold.
Ex-Rangers striker Cedric Itten scores in a shootout as Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 after 0-0, reaching the World Cup quarters to face Argentina. Current Rangers men Raskin and Aasgaard also advance.
Kyle Lafferty hails loan signing Ben Godfrey as a leader who can replace Connor Goldson, citing their Norwich rows. He also backs returning Ross McCrorie as a shrewd defensive addition.
Rangers’ €5m offer for FK Partizan midfielder Vanja Dragojevic, including bonuses and a 7% sell-on, is rejected. Partizan now want €6.5m fixed plus bonuses and a 10% sell-on as talks continue.
Ex-Rangers defender Danny Wilson, 34, joins Sporting JAX and reunites with former Ibrox boss Mark Warburton, now club president, after leaving Livingston.
Rangers host St Etienne on 22 July, 7.45pm. Ian Cathro leads the French side in a revival bid and will face Derek McInnes, an old ally. New signing Jakob Breum features for the visitors.
