Rangers Transfer Rumours

02 May 2026 11:31:16
A mate heard a rumour that there's a friendly against Aston Villa pencilled in for 25th July. Anyone else heard this?

01 May 2026 23:03:36
Boys in my work said they've just seen Chermiti flying down to Bristol with a full leg brace on. I've finished so didn't see him but the boys are saying its definitely him. Anyone heard anything? I work at the airport for context.

01 May 2026 23:46:57
That wouldn't be brutal if true, Baxter.

02 May 2026 00:00:20
I think it's defos true, my star. I asked the boy if it was definitely him, and he said aye, and he's a Bluenose. Only thing I thought, my star, is he plays good against them and Hearts, and we still need to play them both away from home.

02 May 2026 02:49:21
If that's true, there goes our title hopes. Miovski is brutal, and big Naderi is still our best, to my knowledge. Oh dear!

02 May 2026 07:56:46
God, I hope Chermiti isn't injured, guys. 🙏 That's all we need. ☹️

02 May 2026 08:19:57
Cheers for the information, Baxter. 👍

I'm thinking as much myself, Boy Blue, would be a big ask with Chermiti, without him, it's not looking very promising, mate.

02 May 2026 09:10:15
If it's true, then it must have happened at training yesterday, as Danny Rohl didn't say anything about an injury. If it did happen yesterday, I wouldn't expect him to fly anywhere, as you're supposed to wait for swelling to go down a day or two before flying. I'm not saying this is false, but I'm extremely sceptical.

02 May 2026 10:28:49
Well, it must have happened yesterday after the press conference, because DR said no fresh injuries.

02 May 2026 11:04:20
Good to see you back Gersgirl.

01 May 2026 07:57:41
Good morning bears

One name for you this morning i have is Osame Sahraoui.

A named wonderkid a few years ago born in Norway, representing Morocco internationally. Got big move to Lille couple years ago but injuries and a pack of fork have halter his progression.

I believe Stig is huge fan and discussions similar to Olsen deal have taken place a.k.a a try before you buy deal.

One to def keep an eye on. Need to hope he doesn't have a great world cup i'd suspect and then get business done on his return

01 May 2026 09:04:48
Cheers for the info mate.

01 May 2026 09:11:33
Not having a dig, but why? Do 9 out of 10 players we may have interest in have an 'injury' record that has stunted their career?
Seems we are getting our money's worth out of the treatment room, season after season these days.

01 May 2026 09:38:58
Thanks for the information, Lundstrum.

01 May 2026 10:39:13
Fantastic young player with a big future ahead of him.

01 May 2026 12:28:45
Bar72, is it hard to understand? The level of football even with the prospect of CL/Europa is clearly not attractive to most.

We either have to jump really early on players who might not be ready to beat out the "seller clubs" to a signature. Or, if we want "quality", it's usually from someone who's career has stalled in some sense.

01 May 2026 17:23:16
Bar, I think we've actually done ok this year in terms of injuries, in comparison to the last few seasons, which, I agree, have been some of the worst I can remember, mate.

01 May 2026 19:12:26
Yeah I agree BB4, this season hasn't been as bad. Also, Bar, this lad, for 24, hasn't actually had that many injuries or really missed too many games through injury.

We have certainly signed worse than this lad.

30 Apr 2026 16:32:31
anyone else hearing we have approached OOC full back Koffi Kouao?

30 Apr 2026 17:07:06
Just had a look. Came from Football Insider. I would probably file this one under rubbish.

30 Apr 2026 17:41:47
Got a text from a friend but if it's from the report you've mentioned, it's definitely worth taking with a large pinch of salt.

30 Apr 2026 23:02:36
Personally, I think we need 2 new RB in summer, so a more experienced, cheaper option and a Rommens type would make sense.

01 May 2026 07:40:57
We've been linked with a fair few right backs already, Huey. 🤔 I honestly don't know which one I'd choose as Tav's replacement between Diogo Travossos, Hampus Skoglund, Ryan Alebiosu, Denso Kasius and Luca Stephenson. 🤔

01 May 2026 11:45:12
One of the first two that you name, Sws.

Kasius is likely beyond reach, AZ looking for around 11 million Euros.

30 Apr 2026 12:57:29
Good result for the Womens team last night - leaves them with a chance.

At the game last night, received a subtle confirmation that a deal has been done for a right winger.

So by the sound of things that's a GK, LCB, CM and RW done and dusted and set to join up for preseason.

30 Apr 2026 14:25:32
Alexander Bernhardson/ Tobias Bech?

30 Apr 2026 14:29:25
Wish we'd even managed a draw against Hearts last week. 4 points behind with 3 to go.

I assume these are all OOC players EHL?

30 Apr 2026 14:35:33
I know, Cooper, was a terrible result, but looking at the fixtures, there's still hope.

Reading between the lines, 2 out of contracts and 2 transfer deals.

30 Apr 2026 14:49:06
Still a tough ask for the ladies, but definitely doable.

That sounds good, EHL, as the earlier we can get some deals done the better so these guys can get a full pre-season under their belts.

30 Apr 2026 15:23:14
Good stuff EHL, we showed a player around on Monday and agreed a transfer deal.

30 Apr 2026 15:57:08
Good to hear, John, must've shown them the good bits of the training centre!

30 Apr 2026 16:07:00
Pro sides ok!

30 Apr 2026 17:05:45
Thanks for the info, guys. Assume that means either Antman or Olsen are not going to be here next season, then, if it's a right winger?

30 Apr 2026 17:06:17
Glad to see we are getting work done early, however. Lots of loans to replace as a minimum.

30 Apr 2026 17:06:39
Ehl and John, not looking for names as I know what it's like on here, do yous know if any OOC or transfers? Can yous provide any other info about them, maybe nationality or any clues? A while back, a few were saying German goalkeeper, but anyhow it's good to see business getting done early.

Also, with transfer fees, do you think this will eat into our budget massively or we can still get few more in?

30 Apr 2026 17:22:52
If you can please confirm the rw ain't Olsen.

30 Apr 2026 17:36:18
Davie, no clues. I said I would seldom post names, not prepared to take the abuse when trying to bring info.

All the best posters are gone, very sad.

30 Apr 2026 18:06:21
Ehl, I'm not sure there r many good bits to our training centre. It needs a lot of work. I hope Rohl gets his way.

30 Apr 2026 18:13:56
Fantastic, if true. Nice to know business being done early. 4 possibly down, several more to go.

30 Apr 2026 19:38:41
It's pretty grim John.

Davies, honestly have no names and based on what little detective work I've done, I suspect it's 2 out of contract and 2 transfers.

30 Apr 2026 19:54:26
I was shocked recently. It seems to get worse every month.

30 Apr 2026 20:03:42
Thanks, EHL and John. I understand why no names, why I never asked, as can be bad on here at times. EHL, hopefully won't eat into our transfer budget too much then. Good to see we're getting business done early.

EHL, I know you're now at Hearts. Plaudits to how well the men's team are doing, believe the women's team and young team just won trophies also. Must be a feel good factor around Tynecastle at the moment.

30 Apr 2026 20:24:18
Yeah, Davie, women's team are top, and they win the Scottish Youth Cup during the week.

The club seems to be in a really good place, and has benefited from the collaboration with Scottish Rugby and also Tony Bloom and Co.

The facilities and the access to coaches at the Scottish Performance Centre are miles ahead of what we have at Rangers.

30 Apr 2026 20:46:52
John/EHL, where's the priority for spend Ibrox or the training ground in your view?

30 Apr 2026 21:01:36
In my opinion the priority should be the training center, Drew.

The matchday experience will be improved upon immediately, with Rangers maximizing the facilities for optimum player performance.

Once we maximize that, only then would I be looking to upgrade the stadium.

Each project will, however, be treated as independent from one another.

30 Apr 2026 21:08:57
What has gone wrong with the training facilities? Thought we were supposed to have the best state of the art ones around.

30 Apr 2026 21:19:42
Thank you for sharing such exciting news, EHL.

Do you think there are alliances, similar to the ones you described for Hearts, that the club could exploit to improve training infrastructure and resources?

30 Apr 2026 22:09:46
These signings being spoken about- Do you mean for the men or ladies team?

Is it going to be a season where Hearts do the double in the SPL/SWPL? I hope not!

I'll likely not be about to bring any transfer info to the table, as I have no current contacts at Ibrox.



However, I do enjoy having a discussion about certain topics.


So, as far as no 6's go - who would everyone like to see brought in with the budget we're likely to have?

Would anyone take Banigame from Hearts as a back-up? I've been impressed with him for a few seasons.

30 Apr 2026 22:20:34
Gazza, Silas Anderson and Jens Hjerto-Dahl primary midfield targets.

Failing Anderson I would like Mihaly Kata.

30 Apr 2026 22:50:22
EHL, are Hearts Women moving away from Oriam next season?

30 Apr 2026 23:00:03
Adding Eric Martel to the list. Is he OOC, Aphelion?

30 Apr 2026 23:07:32
Yes, Jardine, he is my friend. Outstanding player, but possibly the most difficult to get over the line. He is in the same category as Doekhi, unfortunately.

01 May 2026 08:48:12
Training facilities Kaiser suffered from total lack of investment.

01 May 2026 23:04:46
John/EHL, I hardly ever post or comment now due to the same reason as John, but I've also heard we're falling behind on the training centre front compared to when it first started as it was exceptional. I've heard from inside that a fair bit of money will be spent on this area, and I hope you're hearing the same.

I also hear that we're exploring other factors to make the U21's, or whatever they're called now, quite a main focus going forward.

02 May 2026 07:40:49
Blackwoodbear, I think the recent funding exercise was to generate funds for both the stadium and training centre improvements, as both have been sadly neglected.

I've posted a few times now, but I think we'll see a few of our development squad starting to go on loan in Europe. I know clubs in Germany and Italy are keen to explore this.

02 May 2026 07:43:53
Also, get back to posting, Blackwoodbear.

There's always going to be posters who enjoy shooting others down - I know I have a long list of posters I've learned to ignore.

29 Apr 2026 15:02:43
Joe Gelhardt's name popping up again on readrangers by a journo called Matthew Muir. Not sure how accurate or reliable they are. Just passing it on.

The article states that Middlesbrough are no longer looking to sign him unless they fail to get promotion and that would make it a easier signing for Rangers.

29 Apr 2026 15:32:53
Joe Gelhardt isn't an out and out striker and would probably be better suited playing where Aasgaard currently plays. 🤔

29 Apr 2026 16:40:37
How Aasgaard is still getting a game is beyond me. Moore better. Bajrami better. Lawrence was better. Hagi was better.

29 Apr 2026 19:08:13
Gelhardt is a good player. Had a good season at Hull, he's more of an attacking midfielder than a striker.

29 Apr 2026 19:12:31
Boy gets some amount of stick. Right, he might not be good enough, but he's got more goal contributions in 23 games than Bajrami has in his Rangers career. Hagi has one season where he managed 15 G/A, Aasgaard has 11, and Lawrence's best season had 8 contributions.

None of them are good enough.

29 Apr 2026 19:58:49
Aasgaard has been disappointing, like many others. We can only hope he goes to the WC and another club sees something we did and signs him.

29 Apr 2026 22:08:49
Forever, you have taken that too far. Barjami hasn't shown more. Moore is better, and the other two aren't at the club so are irrelevant.

30 Apr 2026 00:58:51
What's actually wrong with Bajrami? Is he injured, as I've not heard that, or is he just out the picture?

30 Apr 2026 07:28:00
The frustrating part with Aasgaard is he is clearly a very talented player.
Great touch and control of the ball, but off the ball he is lazy.
Personally, I just don't think the league suits his style. He'd thrive in Spain, where you get more time on the ball.

30 Apr 2026 12:09:52
I would much rather we signed Barney Stewart than signed Joe Gelhardt, as Barney has raw talent you can not teach and knows his way to goal, even Kris Boyd has stated that we need to sign him.

30 Apr 2026 12:13:38
Watson from Killie on a Free.

30 Apr 2026 12:50:55
Another Championship player that we've been linked with for 2 years. If we want to sign a Leeds striker, let's go and get Piroe.

30 Apr 2026 13:27:19
Would be very happy with Piroe.
Not so sure with Gelhardt. He is a technical player with good ability, and had a fine season. One thing about him is his workrate, so could maybe be a good signing as well.

30 Apr 2026 18:53:11
Honestly think these players offered the team more. I get that stat wise Aasgaard is better, but think he allows the team up too much, plays like a cf holding up the ball in midfield, never turns with the ball, never tries the risky pass, never drives with the ball.



Touch touch very casual backwards sidewards pass slows whole game down. Am I wrong? Sorry, but that's all I see right now. Could be an adjustment period, but I just don't see it working. And seems to let us down in all big games

30 Apr 2026 22:03:39
They don't offer the team more, though Hagi and Lawrence couldn't run and gave free kicks away more than they completed a dribble.

Bajrami has ability, but clearly something about him that he can't get in the team.



Aasgaard, he's alright. I think he's the scapegoat 99% of the time he plays. Not as bad as people say he is, but he's not near the level of an Aribo, imo.

29 Apr 2026 13:42:26
Rangers Review today confirming Rangers are monitoring Elliot Watt for a potential summer move.

29 Apr 2026 14:29:37
If we are not looking at Just and Slattery, we need our heads examined!!

29 Apr 2026 14:37:29
He's a good player. We are most likely going to need 2 CMs, maybe even 3, because Barron wants first team football.

29 Apr 2026 14:37:51
Should be looking at him, as he walked about Ibrox on Sunday as if he belonged there, created space, pinged balls about and upped then slowed the game to suit. Don't think they actually said Rangers are 100% in for him, but must be getting looked at. Missed out on too many players from this league.

29 Apr 2026 14:45:03
This, I hope they are wrong about Murph, I get he has had a good season, but he has played almost all his career in League 2 and, let's face it, the amount of space we afforded him, he could effect the game easily.



Would he be capable of stepping up to a club our size and the pressure, but if Rohl wants him, then we back him and hope he can step it up.

29 Apr 2026 15:01:24
Bbj, I am in the same boat. I have no issues with them signing him as a back up or squad option, but I'm hoping for a higher quality signing for that six role. The article also mentioned it's expected within the club that at least one of Dio and Raskin will leave this summer, so I definitely expect, if we make big money on Raskin, that a player more like Silas Andersen to come in rather than Elliot Watt, but I would take both so that we have two tempo setters in the squad.



I also don't think we'll see the 4-2-2-2 next season like EHL has said. I don't think this is Rohl's preferred set up. At Wednesday he came in and set them up how he needed to, to get through the season, then the following season he wanted them to play more ball dominant. Barry Bannan spoke about it on Open Goal.

29 Apr 2026 15:05:04
BigBlueJim, same can be said for 99% of players we sign. Think the point is you don't know until you arrive, not really the fans to question that.

We've had plenty of big players from big clubs come here and crumble.

29 Apr 2026 15:09:06
I concur, Murph, as a back up I'd be fine with it as you say he would be capable of stepping in if our other 6 was injured, etc.

I agree, I don't think we will see it either next season, and I remember the interview with Bannan, so I hope, with his signings and the backing expected, we see the Rohl train get going fully.

29 Apr 2026 15:16:03
I'm a big fan of Elliot Watt. He is a proper number 6, and the type of player we have lacked for years. He can shield the defense and bring the ball out from the back - it's that simple.

None of the midfielders we currently have can do this job. They all want to get forward at some stage (especially Raskin, who has no positional discipline at all), or play high risk passes. The job of the six is to win the ball and recycle possession. Scott Brown did this for Celtic, and his pass completion rate was one of the highest in Europe, not because he was a great player, but because he was disciplined enough to keep it simple.

We need a player like that now. It will give our team a foundation, more solidity of shape, and allow the other CMs to be more effective.

If we had Watt, we could deploy him as the 6 in a 3 man midfield. Play Raskin in front of him as a box-to-box central midfielder, because that's what he is. Of all the players at Motherwell, Watt is the one I want the most.

Some are pointing at the recent Rangers game and saying 'he only did well because reasons'. Watt has been playing like that all season. His performance against Rangers was just the most recent example of that.

29 Apr 2026 15:42:21
I agree RohlWithCheese, I'd have Watt at Ibrox in a heartbeat. All the talk of "could he manage the step up" is nonsense. Bigger reputations than Watt have arrived at Ibrox and crumbled like Skov Olsen, Joey Barton etc.

29 Apr 2026 16:17:14
I wouldn't be keen to see us sign Watt.

29 Apr 2026 16:42:19
As soon as a player has one good game against us, everyone jumps on the sign him bandwagon.

Like when people wanted the St Johnstone manager ooft.

29 Apr 2026 17:15:51
He is a good player. But I expect better, like Anderson.

29 Apr 2026 17:37:56
Watt's been a consistent performer this season against most teams in the league, not just us.

29 Apr 2026 17:42:02
Peter, as I have said before, my concern is he would take up one of our 17 foreign slots,

However, if we replace Raskin, Diomande, Chuckuwani, it's about balancing numbers. If we get him for under 2 million, may be ok, but he has had one decent season in his career imo.

Many Motherwell people I know think just is a far, far better player.

29 Apr 2026 18:18:43
I remember it was reported that Rohl wanted Watt in the January window, then he picked up an injury, then it all went quiet.

29 Apr 2026 18:36:26
I may be wrong, but I always think we have a list of targets if we win the league and get into the Champions League (not who wants to come but who we want to get) and a 2nd / 3rd list for not achieving Champions League.
John / EHL, others with insight into football matters.

I may be a bit ignorant on this here.
Would this be the case?
So, depending where we finish, our targets may change.
I fully appreciate we may have a few core targets.

Not explained terribly well, but hope you get my drift.

29 Apr 2026 18:58:21
Like I said in a post on Monday, John, I'd sign both Elliot Watt and Elijah just. 👍

29 Apr 2026 18:59:05
Peter, you're 100% correct. If we end up in Conference League we won't be signing many that improve our starting 11.

29 Apr 2026 19:11:37
Pieter, pretty much.

The club builds various financial forecasts based on European qualification that dictate the transfer strategy.

It's not always as straightforward as Target A for Champions League, Target B for Europa etc.

29 Apr 2026 19:21:41
Problem, Walter. To bring in these two which two u get rid of, Raskin, Diomande, Barren, Chuckuwani, imo it does not improve starting 11.

29 Apr 2026 19:39:25
Unless Dunfermline somehow win the Scottish Cup, we'll be in the Europa if we finish 3rd.

29 Apr 2026 22:11:19
I would take Watt as back up, but we need much better for our 6 imo.

29 Apr 2026 22:58:36
Foolmonty. if you think playing in league 2 or at Motherwell is in any way the same as playing for Rangers then what can I say.

Yes it's a massive step up in expectation and pressure and something he hasn't ever experienced so valid point in asking can he do it.

As you have pointed out, many bigger names have struggled!

30 Apr 2026 00:39:02
John, I think Watt would be an upgrade on Chuck from what we've seen thus far, mate.

He looked ok at first, but he's really worrying me. He's turning into Coulibally Mark 2, mate.

30 Apr 2026 08:57:27
Stevie, a guy who Burton got rid of re Chuck, in fairness you gave him nearly three months before writing him off.

30 Apr 2026 10:03:10
Watt has been outstanding this season, matters not about his previous clubs, he's really stood out this season, a number six that can control a game.

30 Apr 2026 13:30:09
John Oreily came from MK Dons and went for £30m.

Writing someone off cause of where they came from is no different than what you're insinuating to me and others.

Exact same thing actually.

30 Apr 2026 14:16:26
Matters not if the lad was still 20, but he's 26 now, and yes, it does matter, Star, as the lad played League 2 level and moved to Burton in League 1, where after 25 games they said sorry not good enough and loaned him to St. Johnstone.

If you think that someone of this ilk is what we need, then we will be in the same boat year in year out.

He is fine as a back up but absolutely nowhere near the standard we need to be consistently winning league titles!

O'Riley never came from MK Dons, Stevie, he had been let go from Fulham and just signed for a season with MK Dons, plus he was just a young lad.

30 Apr 2026 14:27:17
Bigbluejim, but he impressed for St Johnstone last season though, very impressed with Watt this season, maybe his manager is bringing out the player he can be, we need a core of players that understand the league we play in, that doesn't mean he's a first choice.

30 Apr 2026 14:58:15
Star, I'm not saying he hasn't done well, but there is a reason at 26 why he has been in a low level of competition, and this is probably the best season he has ever had.

I'm not even against signing him, but I'm against signing him as our first choice 6. I know many people seem to belittle the step up comment, but it's true regardless.

The pressure and expectation here are worlds apart from what he currently or has ever faced.

It could be the style that Motherwell play that's bringing it out, Star, but will we play the same way next season?

30 Apr 2026 15:26:08
Bigbluejim, some players only get better with more experience, mate, I really didn't know much about Watt until recent seasons, but he has really stood out this one.

30 Apr 2026 15:28:17
Stevie, I did not write him off, I said factually what his history is, he certainly does not improve our team.

30 Apr 2026 16:15:07
Elliot Watt is a far better player than Connor Barron. If he is an option, it would be a good one.

30 Apr 2026 17:39:43
Albertz u may be right, which would mean we can't afford him given some value Barron in excess of 5 million pounds.

30 Apr 2026 20:20:43
Well, John, the form I've seen over the season, he certainly looks a far better player than Chuckwuani, so I'd need to disagree, mate.

He looks a cracking wee player and he's proven in this league.

30 Apr 2026 21:41:12
If you want my honest opinion on him, John, I think he's more suited to us than Raskin. My partner's side is Motherwell, so I've seen enough to think he's the closest to Steve Davis for cheap!

I don't believe the hype around Slatts for that matter. Hot and cold, always injured.

01 May 2026 01:41:18
Chuckwuani looks more and more like Lassana Coulibaly by every passing week.

01 May 2026 04:33:28
BigBlueJim, you seem to do this a lot where you claim a player was let go "because he wasn't good enough". He was let go by Burton because a manager change, where he brought 2 big lads for CM and considered Watt "too small".

He was literally Burton's captain and was stripped by the new coach.

I, for one, do think he's good enough and quite bored of saying he doesn't add anything when we literally all called Barron our best CM 3 months ago.