Rangers miss out on Markelo and McKenna as transfer deadline looms

Rangers' pursuit of winger Jahnoah Markelo collapsed after UAE Pro League side Shabab Al‑Ahli finalized a deal to sign the 23‑year‑old Surinamese attacker from Coventry City, ending the Scottish club's loan hopes.

A separate bid to acquire Scottish defender Scott McKenna from Dinamo Zagreb also fell through. Rangers' negotiations were halted by Dinamo's demanding terms, prompting disappointment among supporters who had mixed reactions to the potential signing. Both transfer targets remain unavailable as the window closes, leaving Rangers to seek alternative options.