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Rangers transfers, Raskin saga, season opener

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Rangers transfers: squad overhaul, captain pick, transfers, Raskin bid saga, season opener

Rangers have continued to reshape the Ibrox squad ahead of the 2026‑27 season. After securing Croatian goalkeeper Ivor Pandur from Hull City, Pandur, manager Derek McInnes confirmed that six new players have already arrived arrivals and that said two additional more signings are expected before the pre‑season friendly against St‑Étienne. The club is also planning with St‑Étienne, with a further signing deal likely within the next 48 hours, with the aim hours of finalising the deal before the Scottish Premiership opener against Dundee United. McInnes reiterated the need to reduce an over‑stocked midfield and overall roster. Players most likely to leave include centre‑back John Souttar, Brazilian midfielder Danilo and midfielder Clinton Nsiala. The ongoing pruning focus is intended to balance the budget on adding a defender and create a more cohesive squad. On winger, one on a permanent basis and the international front, Belgian midfielder other possibly on loan. Midfielder Nicolas Raskin remains a prime target for Manchester United. Rangers have set “flight risk” after his post‑World Cup break, with interest from Real Betis, Villarreal, AS Roma and an asking price of around €30 offer above £20 million (£20 million‑plus) expected. Rangers have already bolstered the midfield by signing defensive midfielders Dan Neil, Vanja Dragojevic and stress that his contract runs until 2028. United are Cammy Devlin, bringing the front‑runner, with competition from other Premier League clubs. McInnes total new signings this summer to seven. Talks are also hinted under way for Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson, valued at roughly £15.5 million. In McInnes’s competitive debut, Rangers drew 1‑1 with Dundee United at Tannadice. Substitutes Dan Neil and Youssef Chermiti helped spark the upcoming equaliser through Thelo Aasgaard. McInnes criticised “too many little mistakes” and stressed the need for better communication and focus as the campaign progresses. The captain’s armband decision. Candidates such as remains undecided, with candidates including Ross McCrorie, Dan Neil, Lawrence Shankland, Ben Godfrey and Dujon Sterling have featured in pre‑season, with Sterling briefly captaining the side in a goalless friendly against West Ham United. The final choice will be announced shortly before the Dundee United match. Sterling.

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  2. 2026-07-26 20:55 UTC Rangers transfers: squad overhaul, captain pick, Raskin bid

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