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Partizan captain Vanja Dragojevic will arrive in Glasgow on Friday to complete the formalities of his transfer to Rangers, who will pay around £4.6m for the 20-year-old midfielder. (Daily Record, external)

Partizan have accepted a £4.7m, plus add-ons, offer from Rangers for midfielder Vanja Dragojevic. (TV Arena Sport - in Serbian, external)

Rangers are close to completing the signing of Vanja Dragojevic for a fee in the region of £4m from Partizan. (Luca Bendoni on X, external)

Rangers are ready to raise their offer for Jens Hjerto-Dahl to £6.7m after Cardiff City had a £5.5m bid rejected by Tromso for the 20-year-old midfielder also wanted by Besiktas, with Ibrox officials travelling to Norway for talks that are at an advanced stage. (Nordlys - in Norwegian, external)

Rangers are prioritising their move for Serbian midfielder Vanja Dragojevic and, although Tromso's Jens Hjerto-Dahl is also under consideration, the Ibrox hierarchy remains in Spain at the club's pre-season base despite claims they have flown to Norway for talks. (Rangers Review, external)

Cardiff City are advancing in negotiations with Tromso for midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl after their £5.5m bid was rejected, but Rangers are yet to make a fresh offer and are now progressing with a deal for Partizan captain Vanja Dragojevic. (Sky Sports, external)

Neither Rangers nor Cardiff City have been able to meet Tromso's £8.5m valuation of Jens Hjerto-Dahl. (Pranev Shahaney on X, external)

Leicester City and Rangers are both showing an interest in 20-year-old striker Ryan One, but Sheffield United to not wish to sell this summer. (Sky Sports, external)

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Manager Derek McInnes has suggested Rangers could complete more signings before Wednesday's friendly meeting with St-Etienne at Ibrox on Wednesday.

Rangers, third in last season's Scottish Premiership, have already brought in six new recruits, with Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin following McInnes from Tynecastle to Ibrox.

"The club has done brilliant work at this moment in time to try and bring in the additions that we clearly needed," McInnes said in a club media interview from the club's Spanish training camp.

"We want to make sure we are a more rounded squad when it comes to the bit that we're ready, but the work will be ongoing. We're still looking to try and get a couple of things done ahead of the St-Etienne game.

"We're two weeks away from Dundee United [opening day of the league campaign], and I feel that the fitness of the players is a lot better and stronger to where we want it to be, from when we set off a couple of weeks ago."

Rangers ended their camp with a 2-2 draw against Malaysian Super League champions Johor Darul Ta'zim, with McInnes calling it "a good test against a team who are well up and running in their season".

Devlin, Ivor Pandur and Thelo Aasgaard will join training on Monday after their involvement at the World Cup and McInnes welcomes the "jag of quality" the trio will bring.

McInnes, who steered Hearts to second place last term, also stressed the importance of team building in the early days of his reign.

"I want us to be more together as a squad," he said. "What we have is a lot of good individuals and we saw signs of that last season - Rangers, at times, were really strong. Individually, players were at a good level, but when it came to it, we needed to be more of a team.

"I really want to build that work ethic, that togetherness that gets you through tough times."

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Tochi Chukwuani scored twice as Rangers completed their training camp in Spain with a closed-door friendly draw against Johor Darul Ta'zim.

The Malaysian Super League champions scored twice early in the second half.

Chukwuani, a half-time replacement for Djeidi Gassama, then crashed in two shots to level.

Rangers continue their pre-season preparations against French side Saint-Etienne at Ibrox on Wednesday.

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Lawrence Shankland is convinced Cammy Devlin will flourish at Rangers and believes the midfielder "doesn't get enough credit".

The striker says he's "buzzing" to link up with his former Hearts team-mate and insists the Australian can excel at Ibrox.

Devlin was signed as a free agent after leaving Tynecastle earlier this summer, having played an integral role in the club's Scottish Premiership title push.

He has been lauded for his off-the-ball midfield work, but some Rangers fans have expressed doubts about his ability in possession.

However, Shankland feels Devlin does not get the praise he merits for his all-round game and is backing the 28-year-old to show what he can do for the Govan side.

"I'm buzzing for him - he's buzzing to be here as well. He's been talking to me about it since he signed, he's delighted," said Shankland.

"He'll bring energy. But he probably doesn't get enough credit for how good a player he actually is.

"Until his injury last year he was probably one of the best midfielders in the league. He was playing really at the top of his game.

"He'll look to rediscover that form as quickly as possible when he gets back into training.

"He retrieves the ball so well - he just wins it back for you and the team can progress from there.

"Last season when he was in form he added to his game. From when he started playing with Hearts to now, Cammy's a much better player than he was at the start."

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Rangers have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Vanja Dragojevic, 20, from Parizan Belgrade. (Mozzart Sport - in Serbian, external)

The Ibrox club are in advanced talks to sign Dragojevic. (Sky Sports, external)

And Rangers are interested in Philadelphia Union and South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya, 22. (iDiski Times, external)

Brazilian striker Danilo, who joined Rangers for a reported fee of £6m in 2023, is on the verge of joining Botafogo in his homeland. (Record, external)

Defender Clinton Nsiala, 22, is expected to leave Rangers this summer in pursuit of first-team football. (Glasgow Times, external)

Rangers will find it difficult to afford a move for Hearts forward Claudio Braga, 26, this summer. (Football Insider, external)

Thursday's Scottish gossip

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Rangers have held talks with Leicester City as the Ibrox club look to secure 28-year-old winger Stephy Mavididi. (Mark Hendry on Substack, external)

Leicester City are considering a move for Rangers centre-half John Souttar but could face competition from some Championship clubs for the 29-year-old Scotland international. (Sky Sports, external)

Sheffield United are among the Championship clubs interested in Souttar while Dutch and Greek clubs are tracking Rangers forward Danilo, 27. (Sun, external)

Rangers fear they will be priced out of any attempt to bring Vaclav Cerny back to Ibrox as they would struggle to match the winger's £45,000-per-week wages and Besiktas are not looking to offload the 28-year-old, who had a loan spell in Glasgow. (Record, external)

Cardiff City have had a £5.5m bid rejected by Tromso for Jens Hjerto-Dahl, with Rangers still in talks about the 20-year-old midfielder for whom the Norwegian club are looking for a fee of at least £6.8m, plus add-ons. (Anthony Joseph on X, external)

And Cardiff City still face stiff competition from Rangers for Hjerto-Dahl. (TeamTalk, external)

Rangers have revived their interest in AEK Athens left-back James Penrice after being linked with the former Hearts 27-year-old in January, according to reports in Greece. (Record, external)

Livingston have given a trial to former Rangers winger Kai Kennedy after the 24-year-old left Queen of the South. (Record, external)

Wednesday's Scottish gossip

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Findlay Curtis wants to "showcase my talent in Europe on the biggest stage" for Rangers after living "every kid's dream" by playing for his country at the World Cup.

The 20-year-old winger became the youngest Scot to play at a World Cup finals when he came on a substitute in the victory over Haiti.

And he believes it was reward for pushing to be sent on loan to Kilmarnock.

"If you go and do really well, it will stand you in good stead and, even if you do bad, you get learning experiences," Curtis told Rangers TV after scoring the equaliser with a cross-come-shot in a 1-1 draw with Kaizer Chiefs at their pre-season training camp in Spain.

"It's been unbelievable between January and now, going to Killie and doing really well and I couldn't thank them enough for what they've down for me and that leading to the World Cup squad.

"It was quite daunting at the start coming away from a big club like this, but you have to relish it and need to be confident in yourself.

"It stood me in good stead and I can't wait to get going this season."

Curtis joked that Kilmarnock started winning as soon as he arrived as he helped Neil McCann's side steer clear of relegation trouble and thought the biggest improvement was on the "mental side" of his game.

After an "emotional" exit from Rugby Park, he is back at Ibrox and aiming for a starting place under new manager Derek McInnes.

"You can't really sit on the bench at this age," he said. "You need to go and showcase your talent and I want to do that in Europe on the biggest stage."

As for his World Cup experience, Curtis added: "It's obviously every kid's dream.

"It was some experience going over there to America and hopefully there's more to come.

"It's a shame the results didn't go our way, but we'll be back, definitely."

Youssef Chermiti has dismissed talk of a big money move this summer, the 22-year-old striker insisting he has no intention of quitting Rangers, who have placed a £20m price tag on his head amid reports of interest from Lyon. (Scottish Sun, external)

Swedish league leaders Sirius have rejected a £3.3m offer from Lecce for in-form former Rangers youth striker Robbie Ure and believe they can get at least double that for the 22-year-old. (Daily Record, external)

Former Rangers goalkeeper Kieran Wright is on trial with Queen of the South. (Glasgow Times, external)

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Allan McGregor questioned whether he could bring enough to Rangers when weighing up whether to return in a coaching capacity.

Despite being part of Barry Ferguson's interim backroom team at the end of the 2024-25 season, he had his doubts and was "shocked" when offered the chance to join Derek McInnes' staff.

The former Rangers goalkeeper never gave coaching a thought during his playing days, during which he became a legendary figure at Ibrox.

However, the ex-Scotland international took up the offer to return to his boyhood club, where he played 505 times, and is "buzzing" to be back as he aims to help restore standards.

"This [offer] took a bit more thought because it is a longer-term thing," he told Rangers TV.

"I thought about how it would look for the club with me not having my coaching badges and having to start them, and what I could bring here. It was really important to me.

"I had a little taste of it and it is different, but it's enjoyable. Once I am focused on something, I am all in."

There has been a notable change in the goalkeeping department this summer, with Rangers signing Ivor Pandur from Hull City before Jack Butland moved in the opposite direction.

Many expect Croatian Pandur to be Rangers' number one this coming season, but Liam Kelly remains at the club and will continue to provide competition.

"Ivor and Kels will be really pushing to be Rangers' number one and play in the first team," McGregor added.

"I never took it for granted. I never really thought of myself as the number one. I always thought there's competition and nothing is ever guaranteed, and you need to work every single day as hard as you possibly can."

Rangers manager Derek McInnes still wants more reinforcements for his squad but says they will also have to move players out the door first. (The Herald, external)

Jens Hjerto-Dahl says he is relaxed about his future after Rangers had a £5.3m offer rejected by Tromso for the 20-year-old midfielder. (Daily Record, external)

Tromso midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl has admitted that he wants to complete a move to Rangers this summer, despite interest from Besiktas. (Football Transfers, external)

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Scotland winger Findlay Curtis was on target as Rangers continued their pre-season preparations with a 1-1 draw against Kaizer Chiefs.

The match was played behind closed doors in Spain and new recruits Ben Godfrey, Ross McCrorie, Dan Neil and Lawrence Shankland all featured.

Having fallen behind to the South African side on 77 minutes, 20-year-old substitute Curtis levelled late in the game with a dipping shot.

Rangers supporters' views on Cammy Devlin signing...

Norrie: He had a special relationship with the Hearts fans due to his overall journey with them. He will quickly realise the threshold is higher at Rangers.

Graham: What will he bring that we don't already have in Barron, Diamonde, Aasgard, Raskin, Neil et al? And rumours of more midfielders to come? We're either going to have a squad of like-for-like midfielders or this signals an exodus of many of the aforementioned players.

John: Bye bye Raskin - can't have Raskin and Devlin in same team, too similar. However, Rangers will make a healthy profit out of it and the team will not be diminished.

Craig: Not enamoured by the signing of Devlin, or any of the new players, with the exception of Shankland. Don't feel like he's an upgrade on anything we've got.

Angy: Great signing, looks like McInnes has a plan!

Jimmy: I thought he was one of Hearts' best players last season, if he can bring his A game to Rangers then I think he can be a really great addition to the squad, no silly bookings that will lead to sitting in the stand and I think Derek McInnes might just have made one of his best signings, so I'm happy with what's happening at Rangers, a good signing.

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Bologna, Lazio and Eintracht Frankfurt have all expressed an interest in 23-year-old Rangers and Scotland midfielder Connor Barron. (Sky Sports, external)

Partizan Belgrade have signed another defender, Kenya's Timothy Ouma from Slavia Prague, amid Rangers' interest in Vanja Dragojevic, 20. (Sun, external)

All bids for midfielder and reported Rangers target Jens Hjerto-Dahl, 20, have been rejected by Tromso. (iTromso, external)

Scotland centre-half John Souttar and striker Danilo have been left out of the Rangers squad travelling to Spain for a pre-season training camp and are expected to leave Ibrox this summer. (Glasgow Times, external)

Sunday's Scottish gossip

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Sections of the Rangers support have long called on the club to recruit the Scottish Premiership's best talent, and the Ibrox hierarchy appear to be acting on that this summer.

Both Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin were among Hearts' standout players as they came within minutes of a historic Scottish top-flight triumph.

The Ibrox club have signed both without needing to pay a transfer fee and have also plucked manager Derek McInnes from Tynecastle.

"Cammy is obviously a player I know, and I am well aware of what he will offer to Rangers," McInnes said.

"His levels of consistency for me were superb, and he is the type of player that every manager wants in his team."

Devlin made the most tackles per 90 minutes in the Premiership last season, and among midfielders he ranked second for interceptions, second for defensive contributions and third for recoveries.

Some Rangers fans have expressed concerns about his work on the ball while playing for a team that will dominate possession in most domestic games.

But there were only four Premiership midfielders who completed more accurate passes per 90 minutes than Devlin last season. One of those was Rangers' Nicolas Raskin.

"He is someone who knows the Scottish league, and nothing will surprise him with what lies ahead," manager McInnes added.

"I am looking forward to welcoming Cammy to Rangers and working with him again after he returns from his holiday."

Cammy Devlin, who has signed a two-year deal with the option of an additional 12 months at Rangers, is the third significant arrival at Ibrox from Hearts this summer.

The Australia midfielder says it is "an absolute honour and privilege" to join the Govan club on a free transfer after leaving Tynecastle.

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Rangers target Jens Hjerto-Dahl will be allowed to leave Tromso for the right price, says head coach Jorgen Vik. (Daily Record, external)

Meanwhile, Rangers are stepping up their interest in free agent Cammy Devlin, the 28-year-old Australia midfielder who has just left Hearts. (Daily Record, external)

Devlin has thanked and said goodbye to the Hearts support following confirmation of his departure. (Herald - subscription required, external)

Saturday's Scottish football gossip

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Rangers say their recent £16m share issue has "been completed and was fully subscribed by a broad group of existing shareholders".

The club announced in March their intention to raise the sum of new capital to fund investment in the men's first team.

A shareholder meeting will take place on 10 August

"The club would like to thank everyone who participated for their continued support and investment in Rangers," the club said.

"Although Rangers is now a private company, the club remains committed to engaging with shareholders.

"The meeting will provide shareholders with the opportunity to hear directly from the club's ownership and leadership team, receive an update on the progress being made across the club and ask questions about our plans for the future."

Rangers, third in last season's Scottish Premiership, are preparing for the 2026-27 season, with new manager Derek McInnes overseeing a squad revamp and five players recruited so far.

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Cammy Devlin, 28, is attracting interest from Rangers after it was confirmed the Australia midfielder would not be returning to Hearts. (Sky Sports, external)

Rangers are the furthest down the line of clubs in pursuit of Sturm Graz and Cameroon midfielder Ryan Fosso, 23. (Sky Sports Switzerland - in French, external)

Meanwhile, Rangers are ramping up their interest in Partizan Belgrade captain Vanja Dragojevic, 20, as they prepare to cash in on Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin. (TeamTalk, external)

Friday's Scottish gossip

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A move from Rangers for Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin would seem "natural" to former Ibrox player Andy Halliday.

Raskin, 25, has made 145 appearances and scored 13 goals since joining Rangers midway through the 2022-23 season.

At the World Cup, he has taken his tally of caps to 18.

"He's got all the attributes," Halliday told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.

"The negative about Nico Raskin is he tries to do too much. He tries to be part of the build-up, he tries to break into the box, he tries to cover for people when it's not really on.

"Rangers haven't done a good enough job at selling players when their value is highest. At this moment in time, off the back of the World Cup, Nico Raskin's value is extremely high.

"Rangers have already recruited in the middle of the pitch and by all accounts, there's rumoured to be a couple more.

"If you can recoup a hefty fee for Nico Raskin, which I think it looks almost inevitable at this moment in time, then I think it's just a natural thing and the best thing for all parties."

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Andy Halliday believes Rangers have the "perfect foils" for new striker Lawrence Shankland in Youssef Chermiti and Ryan Naderi.

Chermiti and Naderi often partnered each other in attack last season, with Shankland set to join up with Rangers' squad soon after having represented Scotland at the World Cup.

"In Youssef Chermiti and Ryan Naderi, I think it's two perfect foils for Lawrence Shankland," former Rangers midfielder Halliday told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.

"Two big athletic players with physical profiles who can do a bit more running than Lawrence Shankland probably can.

"And it allows Lawrence Shankland to stay in the penalty box and in between the goal frame where he's such a threat."

Tromso midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl says a potential transfer to Rangers is more appealing than Turkey, the 20-year-old having been linked with Besiktas. (iTromso via Daily Record, external)

Borussia Dortmund want to take former Rangers loanee Mikey Moore on loan with an option to buy, but Tottenham Hotspur are less keen on a permanent departure for the 18-year-old winger. (TeamTalk, external)