Rangers get McInnes boost as winger talks continue
Celtic's record move for Kasper Hogh increases pressure on Rangers to add defensive quality, with McInnes needing centre-backs capable of handling the new title threat.
Roma could target Rangers' Nico Raskin if Manchester United sign Manu Kone. The Italians are weighing midfield reinforcements, with Rangers expected to demand more than €20m.
Oliver Antman is closing in on an Anderlecht move before Rangers face Dundee United, with talks advanced. A £4.5m deal would bring profit and leave McInnes needing wingers.
Vanja Dragojevic has his work permit and is available for Rangers at Dundee United. Aasgaard should be fit, Devlin is a late call and Barron has a knee injury.
Rangers remain keen on Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry, but any loan may come late in the window, with Tony Bloom's Hearts links raising doubts over a deal.
Barry Ferguson believes Rangers already look tougher and better prepared under Derek McInnes, though he says more wide signings are still needed before the window closes.
Rangers' move for Jahnoah Markelo is not expected to end interest in Amario Cozier-Duberry, leaving McInnes with a possible double winger deal before the window shuts.
After Olwethu Makhanya, Rangers are expected to prioritise a winger and a left-back, with McInnes still seeking key additions before and after the Dundee United opener.
Rangers are in talks over a loan for Coventry winger Jahnoah Markelo as McInnes targets wide reinforcements. Olwethu Makhanya is also close to joining from Philadelphia Union.
Derek McInnes can take charge of Rangers at Dundee United on Friday after the club appealed his four-match SFA dugout ban over comments made while at Hearts.
McInnes named Shankland captain for his experience and Rangers ties, but warned leadership must be shared. He also said Makhanya is close and wants more defenders.
Rangers target Jens Hjerto-Dahl has travelled with Tromso for their European qualifier, suggesting no transfer is close yet despite Ibrox interest and Cardiff's £7.8m bid.
