Rangers Transfer Rumours

18 May 2026 23:15:48
Wullie, a was in Ibrox the other day & his pictures have been taken down at Butlands request as he wants to take them with him. A did ask specifically about Butland based on your info and was told he's away & won't be missed

19 May 2026 00:21:07
Agreed, I believe he is away. He has been good for us, but as with a lot of positions we need better. Who does everyone think will replace Butland? Most, I'm sure, want Charles, but any takers for Ernst?

19 May 2026 01:03:56
Stefan Ortega is OCC. German connection as well.

19 May 2026 03:55:44
Butland was fantastic during his first season. He was even being considered for the England squad. After that season ended, we should have cashed in on him then because this club could've made millions. But, in typical Rangers fashion, we didn't, and will be lucky to make anything from his sale. We have a nasty habit of holding on to players until their value crashes close to zero. Then we try and sell.

For me, Butland is a complete liability at this point and his stats indicate he was one of the worst shot stoppers in the league during that title run-in. It's reminiscent of Allan McGregor's last season. The fall off has been tremendous and he needs to go. I don't even care about his distribution. He isn't the shot stopper he used to be anymore.

What I've written here sounds harsh. I actually like the guy as a person and when he was on top of his game he was fantastic. But he's not the same player anymore.

18 May 2026 21:47:42
Just saw a post on Facebook (I know) saying its confirmed Butland is away but I've no seen anything to suggest that has anyone heard this or is it just pish?

18 May 2026 21:55:50
Yes, posted similar last week. Heard the club will listen to offers as he won't sign a new contract. He is open to the right opportunity for him and his family.

18 May 2026 22:00:37
Think Butland could go play at the Championship in England.

18 May 2026 22:04:24
Wrexham will come in and sign him for £1.75m.

18 May 2026 22:11:59
Hmm, so if he is going, who we getting? I mind seeing posts about Charles & pretty sure I mind someone mention a goalkeeper from Germany or Scandinavia summit like that.

18 May 2026 22:24:32
I stated last week, Butland is already preparing family for a move back down south and has been doing so for a few weeks.

18 May 2026 22:25:58
Was told today Rangers' unofficial offer for Watt turned down. Player more than happy at Motherwell and thinking of going back to England.

18 May 2026 22:27:58
Sure you haven't read a headline that says Butland pens emotional farewell letter. And it's actually clickbait because it's a farewell message to Wright?

18 May 2026 23:09:27
Orange, no, it was in a few comments on King leaving us. Few folk said it, but sounds like couple o folk in here had already suggested it.

18 May 2026 18:27:07
Some guy on go radio saying he knows for a fact Rohl said to cavanagh after the defeat to hearts, " you better get me leaders" not sure who the guy was.

18 May 2026 18:33:21
Guy who's on a podcast with Ewan Cameron.

18 May 2026 18:37:03
I've seen this too, it's all over Twitter. Ewan Cameron and someone on his podcast have stated this. Not too sure, it sounds like something Rohl would do.

18 May 2026 18:52:12
Ewen Cameron has gone further and said he went seeking clarification and was given assurances by 2 separate "very good" sources that it definitely happened and was heard by multiple people in the tunnel.

18 May 2026 19:16:49
Doesn't really matter. Cav gave an interview yesterday where he said it directly.

18 May 2026 19:37:00
Well, if that did happen it will explain the fallout with the players that's been reported. And he's basically stated for all to hear that there is no leadership in the team. I mean, he's right, but the players wouldn't look kindly on that.

18 May 2026 19:43:57
He's said it in his pressers too so don't see what the shock is.

18 May 2026 19:48:43
Calum Bell from STV Sport is on the Ewan Cameron podcast. He was apparently working that night at Tynecastle.

18 May 2026 21:47:41
I don't get the controversy here over this.
Every fan has said the exact same thing for years.
We have lacked leadership on and off the park.

If Rohl did say it, it's the first thing he's done that I'd give him
credit for.

18 May 2026 22:31:46
Not anything that the majority on here have said for years.

18 May 2026 16:57:21
Penrice and graham deals done 👀

Going all in for Ferguson.

18 May 2026 17:07:21
Hope all 3 are true. I'd also like us to sign Shankland.

18 May 2026 17:07:56
Really don't want Ferguson. I don't trust he can stay fit enough for the price tag we'll pay.

18 May 2026 17:10:04
I like the sound of that.

18 May 2026 17:18:08
Would absolutely love Lewis Ferguson if he's over that knee injury.

Exactly what we need imo. Exactly.

18 May 2026 17:27:15
Penrice coming in as back up to Rommens?

18 May 2026 17:33:32
Going by Rommens' recent injury record, he'd be playing more often than not, @Peterpan.

18 May 2026 17:34:07
Mustcat, I hope your info is spot on, my friend. Signing Lewis Ferguson would be superb and a statement of intent from our club, and we could build our team around him and make him our new captain. 🙏 🇬🇧

18 May 2026 17:36:15
Would be happy with this if it's true.
I just can't see a deal being reached for Fergusson, but hope I'm wrong.

18 May 2026 17:38:19
Would really like this Muscat. Also wouldn't mind Shankland or Ross Stewart to be an option alongside Chermiti and Naderi.

18 May 2026 17:54:58
Listen guys, what's the point of playing catch with all our missed opportunities, regarding Ferguson, Shankland, who we could have picked up for free, cheap for Fergoson not so long ago.

Let it go and let's move on.

18 May 2026 18:00:42
Shankland would also be great. I seem something about us maybe about to activate a release clause in his contract.

18 May 2026 18:04:42
But, but, Jim217. Ferguson's a Rangers man.

I just don't see what he offers. For me he ain't better than any of the midfielders we've got.

18 May 2026 18:11:11
Jim, Shankland is still the best striker in the league. Why should we move on? We should sign him. He's a goal scorer, he's a leader and he would die for the badge. Something that we badly lack in our team. We should have signed him twice and we should not turn our noses up a 3rd time.

18 May 2026 18:13:50
Aye Monty, I've seen Juventus and AC Milan track Barron Diomande and Raskin. 👍👍 I've seen the named players captain their sides in a top league to a trophy. I've seen the mentioned midfielders be named one of the best in Italy. 👍 You might not rate the guy, but saying he's not any better than what we have isn't true at all.

18 May 2026 18:13:58
Exciting news, mate. Fingers crossed.

18 May 2026 18:15:51
Can't imagine Lewis Ferguson leaving Italy for Rangers.

18 May 2026 18:20:43
I'd actually like Robbie Fraser back before Penrice, but I'll fully support whoever signs (except McClean, I can't cope with that. 😩).

18 May 2026 18:30:56
Dado, why not McClean? He offers us something we don't have atm imo, I think he would be a brilliant addition to our squad, if not always a starter. A Rangers man from a Rangers family who knows what it means to wear the famous strip, for me it's what we lack most of all, and he's a pretty talent player along with it.

18 May 2026 18:39:52
I've seen Tavernier lead Rangers to a title and a major European final. I've seen Tavernier be nominated for Scotland's POTY numerous times. Yet you don't rate him, Muscatin2.

So, when you say these things about players from abroad, why should we pay any attention?

18 May 2026 18:57:24
All correct, Muscat. Although Ferguson was a conversation that ended in him deciding to stay in Italy, he has major interest there, also happy where he is.

Heard Maclean, Patterson, Graham all confirmed. Penrice talks still going.

Heard 6 in the door for pre season training. We are also still talking to the agents of Olly Burke.

18 May 2026 18:57:42
Just trying ragebait people.

18 May 2026 19:15:04
AR, do u believe players you name improve the starting 11?

18 May 2026 19:15:10
Maclean is too slow and a step back in my opinion. We need energy, work rate, determination and aggression. These are not Maclean's strengths.

When you consider McGregor, Engels and Nygren, they have the four characteristics I've labelled above. Signing Mackean should be putting the fear of death into us.

18 May 2026 19:15:24
Amazing way to get the fans onside signing Olly Burke 😂 There's 0 chance we sign him 0.

18 May 2026 19:30:17
Muscatin, you are entitled to your opinion on Ferguson, as is everybody else, but being a Rangers man isn't going to be enough to win us trophies. For what it's worth, Raskin & Diomande play for better international teams than Scotland. Ferguson can't get a start in the Scotland first XI.

18 May 2026 19:31:19
According to Bill McMurdo, Ferguson's agent. Juventus and Napoli both made offers of between 20/25mil for him just last year. He's won the prestigious 'Bulgarelli No 8 Award'! If fit, Ferguson is head and shoulders above any player (not just midfielders) that we have just now.

Price tag may pose a problem, but wages wise, he's on a surprisingly low 20grand a week. Penrice and Graham would be excellent additions.

18 May 2026 19:37:58
Cheese Rohl, I don't like Tav as a captain or defensively, but I rated him going forward. 👍👍👍 So I have no idea what you are talking about.

18 May 2026 19:40:02
That's a fair point, Monty. ✌️

18 May 2026 19:42:45
Noodles, who's ragebating?

18 May 2026 19:52:00
Good post, Rwn. If Lewis signs he's easily the best player in the squad. However, doubt we can afford him.

18 May 2026 20:07:16
Rwn, that was before his injury.

18 May 2026 20:23:11
MyStar, True, he won the award before his injury but the supposed bids from Juve and Napoli were last summer according to Bill McMurdo. He's still highly rated in Italy by the top clubs.

18 May 2026 20:40:59
I don't understand the logic in potentially having to pay millions for Shankland, a 31-year-old, who likely wouldn't be a starter and we could have got for nothing last season.

We didn't want him for nothing. Why would we pay millions now?

18 May 2026 20:55:11
Gazza, we did want him, but Thelwell and co removed the offer, just like they did with Mulligan. We made a couple of big mistakes last season. Apparently the owners now understand the importance of having players from our own league who will battle like warriors for the cause.

18 May 2026 20:56:05
Gazza had two/three major knee injuries, and we arguably got the best years of his career from him.

Medicine/recovery is more advanced now, so there's no reason why Ferguson can't continue on the up.

I don't have an opinion either way as to whether we should sign him, but I heard he's been playing well in Italy.

Although, I haven't seen anything of him.

I feel he'd be out of reach financially, though. Weren't Juve willing to pay £20 million before his injury?

18 May 2026 21:19:50
Here's a hypothetical take on it.
Would we take Ferguson in a swap deal for Chermiti? *Based purely on current transfer market values.

18 May 2026 21:41:47
I'm not sure, Gazza, maybe down to the fact he nearly won the title for Hearts and would have if not for cheating refs. He scores against us and Celtic all the time. He's a captain, he's a leader, and boy do we need players like him. Let's go spend the same amount of millions on a striker from Europe that will probably not be as good, and probably won't win us any trophies, but it's okay, at least they will be younger and we might make a couple million on them! Not every signing has to be a project, you can sign some experience now and again.

18 May 2026 21:52:41
Only passing on what I'm hearing, John.

Would take Maclean over Barron all day long, Graham over Souttar as well, heard Souttar may be moving on, Penrice adds good competition at left back, Patterson when fit would be like a Rolls Royce in the spl IMO.

Olly Burke would add something we don't have in the high press (pace, strength, tenacity). Would also contribute to the group positively as would understand the club.



Not over excited by Burke, but have heard we are determined to build the team with a core of Scots.

I'm not hearing names (just positions) of other signings, all exciting and some for big money. We have a CM from Scandinavia lined up already and agreed.

Wasn't told the name but heard it's for decent money and he is an outstanding player.

There's a lot happening, just passing on what I hear, when I get the info.

18 May 2026 22:17:43
Wishy Shankland played one less game than Chermiti and has less goal contributions than Chermiti also.

18 May 2026 22:32:31
Elliot, what looking like a no? What other 6 players have we been linked with?

18 May 2026 22:42:26
Are we mixing up Olly Burke with McBurnie?

18 May 2026 22:49:11
Dado, u got to be joking Fraser is murder.

18 May 2026 23:33:50
Muscatin2, I wasn't aware that we wanted him, and Thelwell & Co pulled plug on it. Wouldn't it have been them that made an approach initially?

Wish, I take your point and I understand that he's a captain, goal scorer, and leader. I'm not disputing any of those things, but for clarity, I don't recall saying any of this "Let's go spend the same amount of millions on a striker from Europe that will probably not be as good, and probably won't win us any trophies, but it's okay, at least they will be younger and we might make a couple million on them! Not every signing has to be a project, you can sign some experience now and again!".



My concern was forking out millions for a player we really ought to have had for free.

Out of curiosity, does anyone know how much it would likely cost for Shankland now he has signed another contract with Hearts? Would he even want to come now, knowing he probably would be a first choice and also Hearts being in an upper European Competition?

18 May 2026 23:52:08
Foolmonty, Ferguson probably can't get into Scotland squad because of his surname, remind me again who the Scotland manager is, my opinion only?

19 May 2026 00:48:44
Totally agree, Fraser. Curtis called up after left Rangers, Kelly dropped when signed for Rangers, McCrorie in Scotland squad after leaving Rangers, prob will see Souttar dropped for World Cup, and who was dropped last time? Shankland top scorer for Hearts yet he took bit part, player forget his name from Celtic ah wait got it Forrest.

19 May 2026 01:49:14
💯 No to McBurnie, slow as mince, the Olly we have held numerous talks with is Burke.

18 May 2026 16:49:30
Leon King has announced his departure, Watford, Millwall or Hearts are teams credited with an interest.

18 May 2026 18:14:32
Can see him going on to have a good career at cdm.

18 May 2026 18:40:38
I hope he has a very good career. He simply wasn't given a proper chance at Rangers. Another example of us being unable to develop youth.

18 May 2026 19:45:40
Think he'd fit in well at Hearts. Wish him all the best.

18 May 2026 20:46:13
Agree, Muscatin. 👍👍

18 May 2026 22:32:48
Can see him having the exact same career as Lewis Mayo tbh.

18 May 2026 22:35:59
He had a proper chance. In our UCL disastrous campaign.

18 May 2026 09:57:02
Hearing Luke Graham done deal ✅

18 May 2026 11:00:16
I haven't seen much of him, is he good enough to start?

18 May 2026 11:20:16
On loan at Lochee United a few ago. See George Shields had a wee write up about the lad. Junior football will certainly have toughened him up anyway at such a young age.

18 May 2026 11:50:40
Good news in my opinion. No complaints from me. Could do with a few more players that can deal with the league.

18 May 2026 11:52:18
I heard this also. I also heard we are going to go in for a couple of the Falkirk lads, but it also goes against what AC said to the fans.

18 May 2026 11:55:06
Thought he was on his way for a tour of the Portsmouth stadium with a view to signing?

18 May 2026 11:55:15
Mj88, he's a decent player, yes, but defending for us is a different game than defending for Dundee, so we will have to see how he adapts.

I would class it as a good signing and one we should be making.

18 May 2026 12:03:40
Luke Graham is a good young left footed Scottish centre half, and left footed centre halves are hard to come by, so, if true, a good signing for us, imo. 👍 🇬🇧

18 May 2026 12:07:32
Mustcatin2, what part goes against what AC said? The Project players part? I wouldn't exactly say anyone we sign from our league is a "project" on its own.

Anyone from our league has experience in Scottish football before they are considered a project imo.

18 May 2026 12:34:22
Good young player Aph that can get better with good coaching. Have you heard anything about any possible captain being brought in? Could this possibly be Dan Neil or Kenny McClean?

18 May 2026 13:27:20
Ar, good info, that would be a positive move imo

Muscat, because u and I think they r project, does not mean Rangers do.

18 May 2026 13:29:11
Dado, I was told that yesterday. We need to wait and see who he picks if anyone.

18 May 2026 13:52:14
Would love us to go and get Lewis Ferguson.
We need his mentality.
And experience, he can also go toe to toe with that mutant Mgregor.

18 May 2026 13:58:20
He has 3 offers from what I've heard. Although Rangers have the highest offer on the table. The player was not decided yet as of yesterday, from what I gather.

18 May 2026 14:21:44
Shankland, release clause.

His agent has made this known over the last while.

Rangers should be all over it.

18 May 2026 14:42:19
Hopefully that's his agent at it, John, and he picks us. Honestly, it's a sad day when we can't complete with Portsmouth (if indeed we can't).

18 May 2026 14:44:16
What's Shankland's release clause, WhatsTheStory? 🤔 I can't see us being remotely interested when we could have got him for nothing last pre season, mate. 🤔

18 May 2026 14:45:10
The most in-demand player in Scotland from what I've just read. 13 Championship clubs interested, including Derby, Norwich, Stoke, Preston, Charlton, Lincoln City. European clubs interested include Valencia, Shalke, Sturm Graz, RB Salzburg, Lech Poznan, Jagiellonia and Famalicao, among others.

This is all from a site this morning. Doesn't look like he's signed anything yet, as his agent has said he has a lot to think about in the next couple of weeks.

18 May 2026 14:50:14
Dado, I assume it's about game time initially. I want to do this deal, I like what I see off him.

18 May 2026 14:53:10
If he wants to develop, he should move to Europe, if he's driven by money, he should head down South, and if he's a glutton for punishment, he should sign for us.

18 May 2026 14:54:56
Ran, if you're referring to Graham, he can't sign for anyone or visit clubs without Dundee's permission as he is under contract till 6/27.

18 May 2026 15:01:47
John, I was referring to Graham. Was replying to the original post saying it was a done deal. Just listing some teams who are apparently showing interest, mate. 👍

18 May 2026 15:27:07
Good player. Have a lot of Dundee supporting friends, all say he is quality and is needing to step up a level.

Also fits in with the more Scottish and SPFL recruitment model.

18 May 2026 15:40:26
Cheers Rwn, I think he has massive potential.

18 May 2026 15:46:33
Good info, he's had a few tours of stadiums. He has an offer from Wolves. I hope he picks us.

18 May 2026 16:05:27
John, going by what I've seen of him against us, he's a quality defender. Got a feeling if we don't get him now, we'll regret it, a big future ahead of him.

18 May 2026 16:46:34
John, trying to follow your post.
What deal would you like to see us doing?
Graham (Dundee)?

18 May 2026 16:50:42
Goatboy, only hearing positive things about Graham, only seen him a few times for Dundee, watched him having a good game for Scotland U21 as well.

18 May 2026 17:08:43
What's the story, heard it's £400k, his release clause. I filed it under nonsense when I heard it. Can you confirm if this might have been accurate?

18 May 2026 18:16:39
That's very true, John. I see most players under 23 as project players; we never know how it will turn out.

18 May 2026 18:41:43
So who was the guy that said he rated Souttar about Luke Graham when I mentioned him a few months ago? Are you going to admit it, or do we need to look back on the chat logs? Lol.

18 May 2026 19:38:53
Copland 3 yes, Luke Graham, we have watched him for over a year, great potential, but not a starter yet.

Rohl, u won't see him putting hand up.

Wishy Bear allegedly Dundee rejected 1, 2 million offer from Portsmouth, Dundee want around 2 million, I'd pay that.

18 May 2026 20:09:13
I think we sign Shanks this summer. Never was bothered for him before, but he fits the bill of what we're after. Proven in the league, a leader and scores.

18 May 2026 21:02:51
John, surely Graham would expect to be a regular starter for Rangers if we did sign him?
Looks like the same scenario when Lyall Cameron was signed from Dundee, who was an outstanding player, and then we loaned him out to Aberdeen.

18 May 2026 21:35:27
Graham would be a clever signing we would do well to beat some of those cash rich Championship clubs to get him. Shankland we should have signed last summer I was really hoping we would.

. . An instant replacement for Dessers who we could have got for free but we didn't so I'd struggle to see why we would go for him now although I'd have no complaints if we did get him.

18 May 2026 07:37:23
Tariq Lamptey we are meant to be letting him train with us with potential to a 1 year rolling contract could it be true I have no idea 💡

18 May 2026 07:42:53
Made of Weetabix is he not, promising few yr ago then major injuries last 18 months or so.

18 May 2026 07:47:57
How is he meant to train with us when the season is over and pre season won't start for about 6 weeks? 🤷

18 May 2026 07:57:33
I seriously hope not. He's injured constantly. If true we have learned 0 about signing crocked players.

18 May 2026 08:01:34
Yeah this boy isn't designed for the demand of Scottish football or a team wanting to win the title, (not sure if that's us or not, let's see if we do indeed sign Kenny McClean).

18 May 2026 08:46:26
He is not training with anyone, just obliterated his ACL.

18 May 2026 08:51:36
The manager and players just left to go on their summer holidays. Train with who?

18 May 2026 09:14:35
He's training with Jordan Rossiter. They're both 10 days away from full fitness.

18 May 2026 09:40:50
Since 2020 he's had 3 knee injuries, 2 hamstring injuries, a calf injury, an ankle injury, multiple muscle injuries and the ACL! He's just back from the ACL, and Fiorentina have decided to terminate his contract after only a year. Tells you everything you need to know. Shame really, as he had great promise as a youngster, fastest player in the EPL at one point.

18 May 2026 11:06:17
We are pretty fortunate that Glasgow has 2 of the top orthopaedic surgeons in the world.

I'm not sure of the exact nature of Lamptey's injury. However, I would hazard a guess that he's requested permission to use our facilities over the close season whilst consulting with one of these specialists.



It's pretty common practice and an easy way for the club to build relationships with players and agents.

18 May 2026 11:32:45
Ehl, serious ACL injury last September. Been back in the gym for the past few weeks.

18 May 2026 14:01:13
Rwn1978. 5 year contract then.

18 May 2026 14:47:02
Bluedreamer, aye knowing us it wouldn't surprise me. 😅

18 May 2026 15:39:16
Not back to Crocks United - Please. 🙏🙏🙏

18 May 2026 17:15:35
Saw a lot of this lad a few years back and looked a cracking full back. I know he has had a lot of injuries, but if he didn't have the injuries, he would be way out of our price range.

For me, it's a win win letting him train with us. If successful, we sign on a year contract with option of further 2 years. If he can keep fit, we get a cracking player; if not, it's a year's contract.

18 May 2026 18:43:24
It isn't uncommon, EHL. You're absolutely right. Just look at the way we pulled Craig Gordon out of retirement and got him fit and playing again. He was Scotland's POTY the very next season.