03 Jul 2026 22:30:47
Devlin will be the next player In the Door. Announcement on hold until Australia were knocked out of WC so will now be announced early next week.
03 Jul 2026 22:50:35
Fingers crossed this doesn't happen!
03 Jul 2026 23:03:47
I hope it's the polar opposite haha.
03 Jul 2026 23:10:17
Yeah, hope not. Much rather the Serbian boy. Devlin is no better than Barron. Total waste of a signing.
03 Jul 2026 23:15:52
Why don't we want a player that ran us off the park when he played against us?
03 Jul 2026 23:16:41
Freedom of contract, so don't see it as a waste.
Good wee player who thrives playing for McInnes. So he'll do for me.
03 Jul 2026 23:17:25
I'm the opposite. I think he'll do well.
And help us in the league. It's a long season. Stats don't lie, and his were the best in the league for a DM, but we will soon find out if he can do the same at Rangers.
03 Jul 2026 23:25:49
Maybe not to everyone's liking, but this is a no brainer. Out of contract, no transfer fee, low risk. DM obviously rates him. I think he could do us a turn.
03 Jul 2026 23:36:38
So we want a 28 year old Aussie who isn't good enough to even get off the bench for a poor Australian team, who offers nothing going forward and isn't anywhere near the standard to play a 6 role just because he's free and played okay for Hearts.
Rather than cough up for a 20 year old Serbian, who captained a top Serbian team and would have insane resale value in a few years, or Dahl.
03 Jul 2026 23:38:10
Looks like the entire midfield is being ripped up and starting again.
03 Jul 2026 23:54:13
Big blue,
We're going to end up signing both imo.
04 Jul 2026 00:01:55
Hearts players and fans player of the year best defensive stats for a Medfield player in the league and also on a free? He's certainly worth a go.
Once he has that shirt on he's one of us.
04 Jul 2026 00:07:53
Eh a no from me. Require better.
04 Jul 2026 00:10:41
He's a fair but better than Barron.
04 Jul 2026 00:12:03
Been saying for a good while, Cammy was a live target.
Think he will be a good player for us - plenty of grit.
04 Jul 2026 00:15:07
He is better than Barron right now. Can Barron get better? Who knows, doubtful.
04 Jul 2026 00:27:09
Storm, as you know, I like Barron.
But, going on a few good posters' rumours, Barron is going to be on the move.
For me I might be in the minority, but I think it's unfortunate if he leaves as I think he would have got better with better quality players around him.
I honestly think it could be a bad move for him.
But possibly why we're tracking so many midfielders.
Raskin away.
Dio away.
Bajarami away.
Possibly Cameron.
Rice out on loan.
Mccualamad I think will be away.
Antman potential away.
Aasgaard might be away.
Etc etc.
Can see why Cammy, Watt, Just, and many others are linked.
Practically going to have nearly a brand new starting 11 near enough.
Sounds crazy. But, same time, I think it's been needing ripped up.
New captain. New, nice captain, etc.
It's an exciting summer to see what unfolds, I think we will do well. 😊
04 Jul 2026 00:46:06
Not sure if you know this, Ryan, but Rangers dominate much of the possession against 99.9% of opposition we play against. The last thing we need is a defensive minded midfielder.
We need creativity.
Like I said, the guy can't even get a game off the bench for a very poor Aussie side, tells you everything you need to know. Also, no real resale value at all.
04 Jul 2026 00:49:28
Signing Devlin on a freebie does not mean we won't pursue the young Serbian boy or Dahl. We all expect a few outgoings, so why not all three. Dahl would be my priority, but not sure we will get him.
04 Jul 2026 00:51:21
Big Blue Jim, that poor Australian side you mentioned would beat the breaks off the Scotland team. Fact!
I'm not a massive Devlin fan, but how many times have we run out of midfielders.
Losing lots of players. He is a free zero risk signing. Take it.
04 Jul 2026 01:38:29
Big Blue Jim, I also recall us not having a good defensive midfielder, causing us a lot of problems with our defence and midfield getting bossed about, it's ok having an attack minded players but not when we are conceiving goals.
04 Jul 2026 02:34:52
We have bought so many players based on ability, but no character. He wouldn't be my first choice, but we need a squad. Will be interesting to see who leaves, but he was never shy against us or them, and on a free could turn out well.
04 Jul 2026 04:41:53
Beat the brakes off Scotland, get a grip. Australia are a really poor team.
So, we don't have attack minded midfielders, though, do we.
If your standard of midfielder is a guy that can't get in the Aussie team and will just run and tackle everything and anything without any substance, then we will never win the league.
04 Jul 2026 04:53:20
Really hope this is true, I want his energy and aggression in our squad, he's not the type of player to set the bed against Celtic.
04 Jul 2026 05:30:46
We never dominated many teams domestically last season. Our midfield was regularly out worked, out fought, and out played.
04 Jul 2026 06:48:58
Some may say Australia are a poor team, Scotland couldn't even make it to the standard of even being poor. Devlin had agreed to personal terms, it was just a case of when Aussies got knocked out.
Dan Neil couldn't get into an average Sunderland team, perhaps we should have gave him a miss. Ben Godfrey couldn't get into any team on a regular basis, so it appears we have brought in some duds?
04 Jul 2026 07:12:43
We would be lucky to get Cammy under normal
circumstances.
The fact that we could possibly be about to sign him under freedom of contract is gold.
04 Jul 2026 07:20:13
I think Devlin would struggle to adapt to playing for us.
04 Jul 2026 07:29:12
I don't think we need Devlin.
04 Jul 2026 07:36:48
In what sense, EHL? The pressure of expectation or the way you expect us to play next season? I honestly believe this is one of the most sensible transfers we'll make. Even if it's just for McInnes to have players in the squad who he can trust.
The same players have failed time and time again. Not all our managers over the last 8 years can honestly be that bad.
04 Jul 2026 07:37:17
Time will tell, EHL, but it's a low risk transfer and he won't be the last midfield player we sign.
Barron, Bajrami, Dio, Raskin, Aasgaard all probably/possibly moving on, so replacements are required.
04 Jul 2026 07:40:07
Guys, if Derek McInnes thinks Cammy Devlin can come to Rangers and do a job for us, then let's trust and back him as he clearly rates Devlin. 🤔 🇬🇧 I trust Del and will get right behind him and any player he chooses to sign for Rangers. 👍 🇬🇧
04 Jul 2026 07:51:58
I'm very much on the fence with Devlin, but would, of course, be delighted if it works out. I don't think he is better than Barron at all. Remember how well Barron was doing before his injury, and Rohl bemoaned this, pontificating as to how much the wee guy would be missed. Hopefully McInnes gives Connor the chance to kick on.
On another note, how good were Cape Verde against Argentina? Tell you something, they would have hammered Scotland with their speed and power. And with a population of half a million. Enough talk of this small country thing and we cannot compete. The problem clearly starts from grassroots, I have no doubt about it.
04 Jul 2026 08:12:12
BbJ, you can't be serious? We have been crying out for a DM for years, mate.
04 Jul 2026 08:17:49
No thanks to Devlin and no it's not snobbery.
04 Jul 2026 08:17:56
Dado, Devlin is exceptional off the ball and below average on the ball.
I think playing for us will limit his strengths and expose his weaknesses.
04 Jul 2026 08:21:10
We have been crying out for a Steve Davis type DM. Devlin is another Barron and Raskin. Busy midfielder who's a good player but really isn't a whole lot better than Barron. Only way this deal makes any sense to me is if we plan to sell Barron, which I'm not sure we will with McInnes manager.
04 Jul 2026 08:32:27
Why don't we give the guy a chance, see what he can do, and then decide?
04 Jul 2026 08:39:09
Interesting Ehl, will see what happens if he signs. I guess that type of player might help at Parkhead or in Europe.
04 Jul 2026 08:46:31
Dado, maybe - but honestly think we need better on the ball for those games.
04 Jul 2026 08:43:33
Teddy, you don't seem to know about Sunderland centre midfielders.
04 Jul 2026 08:49:01
Sometimes we play in Europe and desperately require defensive minded midfielders, sometimes we need them in games against Celtic and sometimes even in away games v Motherwell etc
And that very poor aussie team just lost on pens in knockout stages of WC, absolutely no shame whatsoever making that squad, can't comprehend your post at all, are you actually saying Rangers don't need defensive minded players?
04 Jul 2026 09:01:49
I quite like Devlin, type of player you hate when playing against you, but becomes a cult hero for your team. I like the combative, aggressive midfielder type, and we've lacked that for some time.
We seem to be linked with so many midfielders, on top of those we already have, so can't see this happening, but who knows.
I don't think he'd be a starter, but with no transfer fee, relatively low wages, league experience and high work rate, I am not completely against this if it happened. Although I note EHL's comments, and he's probably right.
04 Jul 2026 09:02:54
I agree with EHL. I would not bring Devlin to Rangers. Dado, because of the players we've had over the years in midfield, we're stuck in the mentality of "he'll be good for the hard away trips, get stuck in etc." and we're forgetting about signing genuine quality, on and off the ball. It can be done, because Celtic have proven to do it and dominate games against us (not recently, but for 12 years they have consistently).
If we're ripping it up under McInnes and starting again, it's the right time to get that quality. Devlin doesn't fit into that. Sign players to become the best in Scotland, not players who would do well away at Parkhead or Pittordrie but struggle at home to St. Mirren being on the ball. We must become the feared dominant team again.
04 Jul 2026 09:18:03
Just my opinion, but I think the Serbian lad will come in, as will Ferguson.
I'm not too sure Devlin will. Wouldn't be against it, given the numbers likely to leave Ibrox in midfield.
04 Jul 2026 09:21:57
EHL,
I'm still trying to work out whether you've just poured cold water on this rumour, or if you're simply saying you don't think it would be a good move. 😅
I've personally heard for a while he's definitely signing, but as we know, things can change.
So, let's assume it's the second.
Has Derek McInnes actually had the final say on this transfer? Or was it something that had already been agreed before he arrived? Alternatively, has he decided not to pursue the deal now that he's in the job?
Personally, I'd love to see us sign Elliot Watt.
I'm still hoping the rumours I've been hearing are true and that we can get a deal over the line. He was one of the standout midfielders in Scotland last season, and, although there are reports Rangers' interest may have cooled since McInnes has arrived, I heard we were definitely interested in trying to get a deal done.
Still exciting though, the amount of rumours flying around. 😊
04 Jul 2026 09:37:13
If Devlin is as good as the last (trophy winning) Aussie who played for us then I'm ok with that!
04 Jul 2026 08:54:20
Teddy, by the way average teams will never finish 7th in the EPL, you clearly have no clue about a handful of better cm's they have, said previously when talking about his, Raskin would struggle taking a seat on the bench for Sunderland.
04 Jul 2026 09:54:22
Fanbase is too caught up in this "he will die for us" mentality when in reality that is a handful of games a season where that midfielder is handy for us.
Devlin probably put a good shift in off the ball against them, but I want to go back to a time where I knew going into the Old Firm we weren't going to sit back and hope it all works out as they pass us off the park.
04 Jul 2026 09:58:25
Yeah that's an absolute fair point, Chasni. I'm not suggesting we build a team around him. I agree we need quality in these positions. My view is he'll bring something to the squad and would be used in the correct games. If we're expecting 60% possession, then he's probably not going to start.
I honestly don't think we'll get close to Celtic this year. I think we're in for a tough season, and perhaps having the work rate and commitment that Delivin will help over the course. We've tried signing quality players and it got us 3rd. We can't keep rising and repeating the same approach, it's not working.
04 Jul 2026 10:05:29
Why the overreaction with Elliot Watt? One purple patch last season, and we should sign him? His career until last season has been in the lower leagues down south, leagues that Rangers fans regularly say we shouldn't sign players from.
If we wanted him, then he'd be signed by now.
04 Jul 2026 10:18:14
Devlin is a downgrade in what I'd expect to see in a Rangers jersey.
04 Jul 2026 10:19:21
Stig, just sharing my opinion.
Towards the end of the season it was looking likely that Devlin was heading to the US.
McInnes absolutely has the final say on all first team transfers - which isn't the same as full control of transfers.
Sws, I really don't get the statement 'if McInnes wants him, then he's good enough'. If that was the case we'd never debate a transfer.
04 Jul 2026 10:41:48
Financially, it makes sense being on a free, maybe be useful in some of our European games. But for me it would be a no.
At the end of the day, McInnes knows him better than all of us, so he will make the right decision.
I do like the look of the Serbian guy, however.
04 Jul 2026 10:48:07
Thanks Ehl. 😊
04 Jul 2026 10:48:46
I can understand why McInnes would go to trusted guys he knows. There is a place for a Devlin type, but we have Barron.
McInnes has the full backing of AC, finances and scouting team.
He does not need to be thinking small anymore. For a free, I am coming round to Devlin, but is he the best we can get? No, he is not. I am more interested in quality.
A lot of guys on here stating he will do a job.
Is that a glowing endorsement? I want guys who will do more than a job.
We are desperately needing creativity. Still plenty of time in the transfer window, but I would rather have in sooner or later.
Let's build our standards on a portfolio built up on players over the years and not they have had one good season.
04 Jul 2026 10:50:05
May 2005 can you back up your FACT! Please.
Statisticly the best of in Scotland last season. Been crying out for 1 for years and now we have 2 both on a free. Devlin's a no brainer for me.
04 Jul 2026 11:14:54
Rangers won't always be the dominant side doing all the attacking, with little need to defend. There will be European games, games against Celtic at Parkhead, times when we want to hold on to a lead, see a game out, etc.
Having a player in front of the defense to shield them and win the ball back is something we have lacked for years, and Devlin is the best in the country at that job.
04 Jul 2026 11:24:00
Great debate on Devlin, loads of different views.
My tuppence worth,
Devlin was better defensively than our players last season.
We were caught out several times defensively last season, that I think cost us the title. Hearts down turn coincidentally started when he was injured.
Knows McInnes well, so should settle in quickly.
Our history of success is littered with players that we originally turned our noses up at and ended up being great signings.
As for the Australia theory, if we measure a player by warming the bench or by how good or otherwise Australia are, then we are gubbed.
Neil was a bench warmer and didn't get into a World Cup squad. Scotland didn't get as far as Australia, so does that mean anyone Scottish is rubbish? Should that mean that we shouldn't go for Ferguson etc.
The noises being made are that there are several midfielders heading out, so imo low cost low risk and has performed well in the league defensively over the last couple of seasons, so good squad option.
04 Jul 2026 11:41:07
The "if McInnes wants him, then he's good enough" makes no sense. Tell me what McInnes has done or won to get blinding faith from some fans? If it's simply cause he's a Rangers man, then there's something wrong. It was his signings that made Hearts good.
Devlin last season played CM majority of last season for Hearts, not DM like some are claiming (3421, 343, 523, 5221). Barron played more as a DM then. We stopped playing with a DM after he got injured.
Devlin is 28 whilst Barron is 23 (24 next month) & has more longevity, improved this season & I'm not his biggest fan, but I'd rather him over Devlin. Everyone likes to mention last season, but where did Hearts finish the season before? 6th.
Devlin doesn't have the ability we need for a DM & that's someone who'll win the ball then look for a forward pass, drive us up the pitch, or, if there isn't a quick way then will keep possession of it.
Lundstram comes to mind (wasn't great a lot of the time).
Devlin might have the best defensive stats, but his offensive stats are great. He requires a partner to do the passing & forward work, something we are lacking. Maybe Dan Neil is that player, but I think we need a more offensive thinking Mids as most are box to box or deep lying ones & we've been complaining about having the same of midfielders for 2/3 seasons now. Devlin & Ferguson are similar to what we have, one is going to cost us a big amount of money & one is free, but there's plenty of free agents out there that are better than Devlin.
04 Jul 2026 11:42:09
Imho, every good side has 1 water carrier and space filler, whose job is mainly off the ball to fill spaces, get the ball back, and when on it to give it quickly to ball players.
Devlin on a free is a no brainer.
04 Jul 2026 11:42:12
Personally I think dealing would be a good addition for nowt, however young Barron from Kintore, I felt when he got injured in Feb/March he was bossing our midfield and we lost our momentum. When Raskin came in he didn't give us 100% imo.
04 Jul 2026 11:42:16
He's a nippy wee so and so. We didn't have anyone like that last season? Being on a bigger stage, think he would thrive. Also he got score to settle wi the smellys. If he joins, it's a welcome from me. 👌🇬🇧
04 Jul 2026 11:45:41
Like some have stated - I don't get this blind acceptance that whatever the manager decides must be right. If that was the case then every player brought in would be deemed a success.
Teams set up and play differently against us, so just because a player is great at another club does not mean he'll be same for us.
Devlin is a good example of this imo.
04 Jul 2026 11:49:23
Devlin couldn't lace Barron's boots, it's the most pointless signing out of them all. Wee have about 4 better than him already, and they're linked with Ferguson and Serbian boy. He runs about the park kicking people. Can't just sign everyone from our league and expect them to win the league, 'cause they simply won't.
The Tims will spend money soon on players, and I can almost guarantee it won't be from our league. It's a great idea to beef the team up with some people who know what it means, but wee also need quality.
04 Jul 2026 12:12:52
Problem being, it sounds like Barron is leaving.
And I can't, for the life of me, think why?
I think he has a great opportunity to grow and get better if he stays!
04 Jul 2026 12:21:29
Looks like Devlin is going to be the signing that divides fans' opinions then, but this is solely a Macinnes signing. He wants him, and I'm informed he definitely is coming.
Personally, I think he's more disciplined and has better positioning than Baron, although Baron will improve, I think.
I'd rather Devlin in my team than not.
Other teams hate players like him, so if we're winning, he'll be our version of Scott Brown, who we all dislike for a reason.
I can see Raskin, Dio, Aasgaard, Bajrami & maybe even Baron all being sold, so we are going to need more reinforcements. It's a no brainer for me as well.
04 Jul 2026 12:49:46
Dougie, that is a terrible take. He is 100% better than Barron, and it's not close, imo.
Barron never bossed any midfield last seasons, either before or after injury. Thinks it's the guys that thought everyone Hagi was injured. He was as good as Maradona until he came back. 🤦♂️
No one is saying sign instead of the young Serbian or Ferguson.
He is what we missed last season in a hell of a lot of games. Will he start week in, week out? Nope. But if it's a dodgy 1-0 going into last 10/15 mins, bring him on to shore it up, etc.
It's not just a 1st 11 that wins trophies, it's a squad, and he'd be a good squad player.
04 Jul 2026 13:18:27
Just because Australia are better than Scotland doesn't mean they are a good team. I haven't watched all the games, but seen bits of most teams, and I would say that Scotland were in the bottom three worst teams at the WC. Poorly coached, lacked ambition and players who were technically inferior to almost all the other nations.
04 Jul 2026 13:22:57
I don't think we need him either. I'm not going to bang on about why because it's been heavily mentioned above. I'd take the Serb lad and Ferguson, then move on to attacking areas. I'd love a left footed right winger, basically what we thought we were getting with Olsen.
04 Jul 2026 14:18:55
Don't think it's going to happen. Celtic are sniffing, Southampton are interested, and a few MLS clubs have been looking at him also.
04 Jul 2026 14:19:32
Very similar to Barron in style but chips in with a goal or 2 and it's goals that win us games. Take him within a heartbeat.
04 Jul 2026 14:28:25
The manager knows best, so if Devlin signs it's a good move for sure.
04 Jul 2026 14:31:04
Strom, that's a lie. Aberdeen at home, the game Barron actually got injured. He ran the midfield. Even got 2 assists. That's 1 game off the top of my head that Barron was best player on the park. Have a lot of Aberdeen fans as mates who hate Barron, yet said he ran the game. 🫡
04 Jul 2026 14:54:34
I love Devlin as a player, he's been consistently good for seasons now and like I said before, had the best stats of last season by a mile, miles better than everyone. I don't think he's a starter but he's that aggressive character we've missed for years. You know when he's perfect? Yer Killie, Aberdeen, Dundee Utd, St Mirren aways. The games we so commonly struggle with and get bullied.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, if you don't want Devlin, on a free, considering his ability and stats, consistency and character, you need yer heed checked. Some of your opinions don't make any sense. No to Cammy but yes to a 5m bid for Watt who's had 1 good season. Even seen someone say Raskin was better than Ferguson. A swap was a loss for us. Jeeesus.
04 Jul 2026 15:19:00
Devlin prob isn't ideal to start matches at international level, where it's a different game, as he's more of a firefighter, doesn't mean anything, it's a bit like not much point in Barron starting for Scotland.
04 Jul 2026 15:30:26
For me Devlin won't set the world on fire, but he does the dirty side of the game better than any other Dcm in the country. On a free transfer, and I can't see him on massive wages, I think this is a no brainer. Domestically, he is highly effective, and his ability to get round the pitch, breaking up play is unmatched. Think this gives us another option to Barron.
04 Jul 2026 15:45:27
Djb, how can you possibly say Devlin doesn't have the ability to win the ball back and play a forward pass, but in the same reply you state Devlin has the best stats from last season, including winning the ball back nearly double the amount of times than the 2nd placed player, so clearly he does have the ability. Your post is so ironic from yourself.
04 Jul 2026 16:15:26
Storm, I'm not saying we don't need a 6 role or a DM as others want to call it, what I am saying is that Devlin isn't anywhere near the standard to play that role.
I fully agree with Ehl on this, that he would get exposed when signing for us.
Can't remember who said it, but Rangers have the majority of possession against everyone in the league. We need players capable on the ball.
04 Jul 2026 16:46:16
Not a dig, Bigblue, but does anyone think MacInnes is coming in to play the same way that has failed us since Gerrard left and got us 3rd place last year, or that he'll be told how to play, because I don't. All this possession hasn't won us much, at times we just need to win and if that is ugly doesn't bother me at all, and that's where I think Devlin could help us. We need as many options as possible, surely.
04 Jul 2026 16:56:27
I want Devlin nowhere near us!
Total lack of serious ambition with this type of player.
04 Jul 2026 17:07:27
Polar, I fully anticipate that McInnes will play like he always has because the other teams he has managed generally lack quality like he will get here.
But if we want to play a more direct style, like I think he will, then we need someone with the quality to make longer, more direct passes. Again, another weakness of Devlin's. So, it makes no sense to sign him; someone who has seen him first hand has stated he lacks quality on the ball.