Rangers step up moves for Cerny and defence reinforcements
Midfielder Dan Neil joins Rangers for a ‘challenge’, citing fan expectation and leadership. A January switch collapsed due to Sunderland loan limits, so he joined Ipswich before sealing Ibrox move.
Ex-Rangers prospect Zak Lovelace Ure hits 12 in 12 for Sirius, who want £8.5m amid bids from Lecce and interest from Lyon, Hoffenheim and Trabzonspor. He left Ibrox after two sub outings and a cup goal.
Rangers are exploring a £7m move for Leicester winger Stephy Mavididi, with positive talks reported as Derek McInnes seeks to bolster his attack despite the 28-year-old’s modest 2023/24 numbers.
Rangers had a £5.1m bid for Vaclav Cerny rejected by Besiktas but plan another offer. The ex-Ibrox loanee posted on Instagram, liked by Jack Butland. Cerny hit 7 goals and 8 assists for Besiktas.
Ibrox great Steven Davis trained with ex-Rangers teammate Scott Arfield in pre-season, posting ‘Pre-season 451 underway’. Both are weighing next steps, with Davis assistant to Northern Ireland.
A one-off red Adidas ‘Code Red’ kit was rushed for the 1996 Grasshoppers tie due to a colour clash, but Rangers lost as Andy Goram limited the damage. The cult strip was never sold to fans.
Rangers revisit interest in AEK Athens left-back Penrice to compete with Tuur Rommens, but AEK want significant compensation and previously rejected a January move. Penrice is contracted to 2028.
Rangers have lodged an offer for AS FAR striker Achraf Missou, dubbed the ‘new Igamane’, amid bids from Celtic, Bochum, Gent, Go Ahead Eagles and Fortuna Sittard after standout Botola Pro displays.
Teen winger Curtis, 19, returns to Rangers after a Scotland breakthrough, first goal in a 4-1 win over Curacao and World Cup cameos versus Haiti and Brazil. Scored in pre-season v Kaiser Chiefs.
Rangers eye South Africa defender Makhanya from Philadelphia Union, while Leicester, led by ex-Ibrox boss Russell Martin, target John Souttar. Ben Godfrey already signed as defence reshaped.
Hotline callers claim Celtic look undercooked after a 4-1 Sporting loss, while Rangers fans hail Derek McInnes’ rebuild with six signings and predict his new-look side will dominate their rivals.
Rangers are in advanced talks with a Brazilian club to sell Danilo. The 27-year-old, sidelined by injuries and left out of Spain camp, scored 16 in 76 and is surplus to Derek McInnes’ plans.
Rangers plan to push for a key signing in the coming days after positive agent talks as Derek McInnes’ rebuild continues.
