18 Jun 2026 21:47:39
Not sure if I'm preempting this correctly but from what I'm hearing we are slightly pivoting on some previous advanced negotiations and talks
This 💯 will be due to DMs personal preference over our list of potential targets
Watt to Devlin being one example, hearing more and more chat around Devlin's management team and us
Still hearing the same around Braga, Ferguson and Graham
Hoping others who may know more are hearing the same
Would love to see Braga making the move, he would be a big upgrade on Miovski, and could cover all our forward positions
18 Jun 2026 22:52:38
I think John had said somewhere that a few are done and we've called off 3.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
18 Jun 2026 22:53:15
If the choice is Watt for £4M or Devlin on a free transfer, I can see the merit in signing Devlin.
18 Jun 2026 23:28:42
We'd be playing with ten men if Devlin played for us, he'd be walking regularly.
18 Jun 2026 23:56:37
No way Devlin for Watt. Serious mistake imo.
19 Jun 2026 00:01:18
My Star, 6 yellows last season, no reds. Dio had 6 and 2 reds, plus Raskin had 7 yellows. He gets a bad name because he used to be really reckless, but he has definitely matured in the last few seasons.
19 Jun 2026 00:13:27
Hate to say it, these signings will not take us forward. Graham, playing for Dundee, & we're on the end of 4 nil beatings every couple of games, we need a experienced CB to sit next to Fernandez.
Braga has 1 season in the league & he done well, but when there was pressure at the end of the season, he went missing & even got dropped. Is he better than Miovski? Maybe, but it's a different pressure at Rangers, Miovski found that out.
Watt again has had 1 good season in the league playing a certain system, style & under a good manager. Won't be playing the same way at us, wasn't great at St Johnston & has played league 1 & 2 done in England most of his career so again completely different standards to Rangers.
If McInnes rates Devlin ahead of Watt then we might be screwed, Devlin is not the type of midfielder we need & at least Watt is.
Delvin is a worse Barron, Barron is younger & improved a lot this season on the ball & yes, he does need to be better with his passing.
As for Ferguson, I think it's a massive risk for the amount of money it'd take to get him in, which is £10+ million. He's had a serious knee injury that, known our luck with injuries, will have him missing games or unable to play st certain places. Personally don't think he's that good or as good as some make out, if his name wasn't Ferguson I wonder would anyone want him?
I could be wrong & they all come in, be brilliant & help us win the quadruple then I'll happily look the fool & admit I was wrong.
19 Jun 2026 00:19:46
Agree, DJB
Hoping it's all just noise. If not, I think it's a serious error of judgement and strikes of RM's reign and look where that got us.
19 Jun 2026 00:48:37
Who should we go for then? Rice and Haaland perhaps.
19 Jun 2026 05:01:18
Absolutely nobody knows how signings will pan out - it's your fear talking. Everything is a risk at the end of the day.
Put your big boy pants on and stop being scared of change - trust the process WATP.
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19 Jun 2026 06:46:41
Watt struggled for a game at St Johnstone before going to Motherwell. He's had one good year. Devlin's been consistently decent.
19 Jun 2026 06:53:04
At this stage no one has a Scooby Doo who we will sign! Last summer signings, no one knew about or had any prior knowledge of. Most is guesswork, which is what fans do. I have complete faith that lessons have been learned.
19 Jun 2026 07:12:32
Miovski never got a chance at us. Think, given the game time he would have out scored everyone last season. Naderi is talented, is he the answer for us? I have my doubts.
All I know is if I had to hang my hat on one to bag me a winner it would be Miovski 100%. Think it's a mistake to sell, hope McInnes has a look at him first.
19 Jun 2026 07:26:11
Can't believe there's an argument between Devlin and Watt. Devlin has been consistent for years, experience, knows the league, all things yous all cry out for lol. Watt has had one good season and we're screaming for him.
Who tf said Devlin wasn't good? He's been Hearts best player for years. Just look at how we all reacted when he got that bad injury, everyone said it would f*** Hearts for the run in for the league. Honestly, man. 😅
19 Jun 2026 07:34:51
If players didn't get a move after 1 good season, we would never have got 20m+ for Bassey and possibly hitting 30m for both Fernandez and Chermiti.
Fair have reservations, but to say it's a step backwards, when it happens all the time in football after 1 good season, is a bit silly, is it not?
19 Jun 2026 07:36:07
I've always liked Devlin and think he'd be a good squad player, but depends on who leaves. No point in having Raskin, Dio, Chuck, Barron, Watt and Devlin. And does that mean we dropped interest in the other No6s we were looking at, like Andersen?
19 Jun 2026 07:40:11
Makes me chortle reading these threads sometimes.
Devlin walks into our team and makes us better. He's coming off the back of at least two seasons where he's performed better than any of our current midfield and on a free is an absolute no brainer.
I swear, half of our current fan base would be saying Ian Ferguson, Stuart McCall, Neil McCann, Alan McLaren, Davie Robertson etc. weren't good enough for us when we were signing them from other unfancied clubs.
Yet, for 3 of my 5 decades these were the bread and butter types of player that brought us success when supplemented with unproven continental risk.
Hell, when Walter came back the second time it was his blueprint to win the league and take us to a Euro final: Broadfoot, Thomson, Whittaker, Novo, 38 year old Wier etc.
Rangers need to get back to winning the fight first, before trying to play. Devlin improves us in that regard imo.
19 Jun 2026 08:08:10
Well said, G Dog. Devlin is a great squad player for free! And he'd not want a huge salary. We need to get back to basics and out fight and out run teams. We dominated Scottish football doing that. We, of course, need quality, but that quality needs surrounded by grafters with desire to do the dirty work.
19 Jun 2026 08:09:09
Sorry DJB, Glen Kamara played in team that got beat 3/4 0. Was he not good enough?
19 Jun 2026 08:12:46
I will wait and see who we do actually sign, as last season very few of the rumours were correct and club kept things tight till last minute.
What I will say is that I hope, unlike last season, we don't let a manager get his way by picking his players.
We have a recruitment team to spread the net wider and get the type of positions identified. Manager has a say but isn't the be all and end all.
19 Jun 2026 08:13:34
Devlin is a step up, hard tackling, hard working, also need a big centre hawf in the same mould. No prisoners. Midfielder and centre hawf that makes the opposition think.
Old fashioned player, so to speak.
19 Jun 2026 08:20:10
Great post, Gdog.
19 Jun 2026 08:24:14
Wow, really can't believe the support for Devlin. There is a process to follow, and it's surely not letting a manager dictate recruitment. That's what RM was allowed to do, and look how that turned out - remember!
Devlin is not winning us the league.
Celtic will be bringing in quality this summer, and we will need a big step up. Devlin replaced no one in our team, imo.
19 Jun 2026 08:48:32
Blue89, let's not forget to add Hakimi, Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia, Yamal, Gavi, Kane to that list. I would say Ronaldo but given he's getting on a bit, I'm sure there will be arguments that he's not good enough.
19 Jun 2026 08:51:48
Broste, I kinda understand you and other posters' comments to an extent, I get he isn't a huge name or one that screams game changer. However, I do think he's better than Watt, that he's been Hearts' most consistent and best player for the last 3-4 years, he's a fierce wee b****** that's relentless.
If you were to tell me that Hearts wanted 3m+ for him, then I'd say look elsewhere, but since he's OOC, I just think it's one that's a good piece of business, mate. A leader and a no nonsense midfielder. Something we need.
19 Jun 2026 09:00:30
If Devlin wasn't coming from Hearts, and was some mad Brazilian, people would be buzzing. It's not a glamour signing, it's a safe and smart signing that gives us some much needed depth in midfield.
19 Jun 2026 09:15:11
I wouldn't turn my nose up if we signed Cammy Devlin, but the 3 midfielders I really hope we do sign would be Elliot Watt, Dan Neil and Lewis Ferguson. 🙏
19 Jun 2026 09:32:33
No reds for Devlin last season, but he was injured for a big part of it. And remember, he would be playing for us, so would be stick on red cards most games.
19 Jun 2026 09:36:36
Like all three of those players, Sir Walter, but we already have a few DMs in the squad, depending who go away, then possibly two of them brought in. Still think we need a goal scoring mid to be brought in.
19 Jun 2026 09:48:23
Gdog, clearly he's better in your head. He doesn't walk straight into the Rangers team. You telling me he's better than Diomande or Raskin or Chukwuani? I'd have Barron in my side before him as well.
19 Jun 2026 09:50:34
Irvinblue, I agree that Devlin, over a good few seasons, has proven he is better than Watt. He does have that in his favour. If he does come as well, he isn't the worst choice.
My one question is always whether the player actually challenges the player in possession as that is where value for money comes from. So, does he get in ahead of Raskin, or, if we sign Ferguson, does he challenge him for the spot? It is about being able to push the player who has the jersey, as that is what will drive us forward quickly.
I just don't see Devlin doing that no matter what I think of him; and I actually think he is okay and has that bit of devilment, which I also like.
19 Jun 2026 09:56:03
Gazza, that changes as soon as he puts that Rangers jersey on.
19 Jun 2026 10:01:31
Does he challenge for a role as a backup if Barron leaves?
For me, he absolutely does. He's the sort of player you want about on a bitterly cold winter afternoon in Aberdeen.
19 Jun 2026 10:04:13
I'd put it if Dr was wanting to sign Devlin, then lots on here would be throwing their arms up, saying he's not good enough, but because it's McInnes it's all good.
Not for me. Doesn't put anyone out the team imo.
19 Jun 2026 10:06:09
Goram, squad player, yes, but we replace Raskin with Devlin, big downgrade.
19 Jun 2026 10:11:50
So if the question is:
"Was Cammy Devlin the best defensive midfielder in the SPL/SPFL in 2025-26 by stats? "
My answer would be:
He has a very credible claim. He was certainly among the top 2-3 defensive midfielders in the league statistically, and on interception-based metrics he was essentially at the top of the Premiership.
Based on the publicly available defensive numbers I've found, I would be comfortable saying he was arguably the league's best pure ball-winning defensive midfielder in 2025-26.
Says it all for me.
19 Jun 2026 10:16:28
Devlin would be a decent, experienced player to have in our team, a good addition, n a versatile
player to utilise when the backs are against a ten man block.
A workhorse.
Exactly type of player we are needing.
19 Jun 2026 10:42:03
What stands out is the defensive output:
* 110 tackles (around 3.9 per match)
* 60 interceptions, one of the highest totals in the Premiership and only one behind league leader Brad Spencer.
* 225 duels won.
A BBC analysis during Hearts' title challenge in January noted that Devlin led the Premiership for:
* tackles made,
* interceptions,
* possessions won,
* and duels won at that stage of the season.
That profile is why many observers regarded him as arguably the league's best specialist ball-winning midfielder in 2025-26. Fans and analysts consistently highlighted his influence in Hearts' title race.
If you're interested, I can also compare his 2025-26 numbers directly against Nicolas Raskin, Callum McGregor, and Brad Spencer to see where he ranked among Premiership midfielders overall.
19 Jun 2026 10:51:46
Brad Spencer getting involved now, Paul, very good player for Falkirk, but that's his level, like Devlin is for Hearts, both are downgrades from what we have now.
19 Jun 2026 11:34:09
Devlin's work rate is exceptional and would add another dimension to our squad.
On a free, why not? And get Braga signed.
19 Jun 2026 11:34:32
I wouldn't rule out Watt. Derek McInnes is a huge fan of Elliot Watt. Listen to his press conference post match against Motherwell from April 2026! I was at both matches where Hearts played Motherwell, and McInnes deliberately targeted Watt as the key player to make Motherwell tick, and then spoke very highly of him in his post match press conference.
It would not surprise me at all if he accelerates our interest in Watt.
19 Jun 2026 11:40:00
ChatGPT worded that beautifully, Paul. I agree he was the best last season at winning the ball back. I am not doubting his defensive contributions. My issue is simply that I don't believe signing him and Barron in the same team are necessary, and I'd rather Barron out the two as Barron was better at progressing the ball and is younger and Scottish. I'd also prefer we go out and get a better all round player than Devlin and Barron.
If we sign Devlin, I'm not going to be furious or kicking off about it. Just think we can do better, and it's not snobbery or whatever will be labelled at me. I'm happy to take Graham from Dundee or Mulligan from Hibs, so it's not snobbery on the league or it's not an exciting name. I just think we can get better. Like MyStar has said, I don't view Devlin as better than Diomande or Raskin.
19 Jun 2026 11:40:03
I'd take Watt every day of the week.
19 Jun 2026 11:56:30
And so it begins. Not even in the role 48hrs and McInnes' rumoured choice in signings is being questioned, unbelievable. Let's get the "Rangers man" in, he will get us back to our best. Let's have a Scottish core, that's what we are missing. Fast forward 48hrs, oh wait he isn't Rangers class, we are doomed if that's his choice of player.
Wow, says a lot about the mentality of some.
Can I ask all, what is Rangers class? When was the last time we signed someone that we all agreed was Rangers class? Personally I am a fan of Barron, yet the vast majority want him gone. How many games has he been the only one who showed a little fight for us? We are a squad full of duds.
19 Jun 2026 12:19:27
If you believe the rumours, Barron is part of the Fergie package, so Barron is not going to be here potentially.
19 Jun 2026 12:31:26
Weeker80, Devlin is Australian. 😉
19 Jun 2026 12:35:21
My info on Watt was he wanted to wait and see what his options south were, and Motherwell were asking way too much for a guy in the last year of his deal.
Makes sense to wait to the January window. Lets us assess manager and signings, and lets Watt see his options.
Maybe something can happen then on precontract basis if it suits both parties.
19 Jun 2026 12:38:26
Weeker, is what you're asking for complete and utter adherence and belief in every single player targeted by the manager/board? That will never happen and "Rangers class" doesn't come into it for me. The question is simply is he better than what we currently have and in my opinion he is not. I will happily change that opinion if he comes in and proves me wrong. Like everyone else, we are allowed to raise concerns or doubts and have preferences.
Plenty don't want McInnes, never mind the players, so you'll never get that complete uniformity in opinion. But you will get uniformity in the support offered. I said myself McInnes didn't excite me as an appointment, but I believe he's the right man and he'll get my full backing.
Same way I give my wife my full backing and support, but I don't need to agree with every view or decision of hers. Mental to think we just need to agree with every decision made.
19 Jun 2026 12:41:39
Also, for me, Devlin could be a good option that would let us use most of the funds in the area we need defense with Cornielious Tav Djiga Arrons possibly Souttar all going heavy investment in defenders needed.
19 Jun 2026 12:51:10
Devlin has had one good season, the rest of the time he has been a journeyman midfielder, hacking his way around Scottish football, if that is the level we are aiming at then we are well and truly screwed. At least Watt is a footballer not a plastic hard man.
The point being made about Devlin's disciplinary record is that he would get sent off playing for Rangers the way he does for Hearts.
We are getting McInnes and Shankland and now people want Devlin and Braga, they do remember Hearts were second last season, is that what we are aiming for too.
19 Jun 2026 12:58:45
Plus, Mystar hates him and his track record on mids ain't great, so he will do for me lol
Sorry, Mystar, had to. Just so unusual to see you negative on anything player wise.
19 Jun 2026 13:10:40
Most people would have taken Skov Olsen and not given Fernandez a chance because of the level he's come from, but he had a good season and his value is high at the moment, whereas Skov Olsen was very poor for us. The truth is that until they have played some games for us you just don't know which way it'll go.
19 Jun 2026 13:10:57
Forgot Meghoma too.
19 Jun 2026 13:14:02
For me, Devlin, Braga all depends on what fee is, Devlin OOC so don't see any risk in giving that a go. Can move him on or have break clause to protect us going forward if it doesn't work.
Braga, I would not pay high fee Hearts would want just yet, needs to prove way more for me and we still have Naderi, Miovski, Chermiti, Shankland, Danilo on books so can't see us adding to that just yet.
19 Jun 2026 13:35:41
What I'd give for a Stuart McCall right now.
I thought young Barron was going to be that for us. He's a terrier and so is Devlin. Although, Devlin does have a nasty streak which I don't like.
19 Jun 2026 13:38:05
Right now he wouldn't get in our side, Gofor, decent squad player, but certainly not a first choice or we have weaked out cm.
19 Jun 2026 14:49:15
So a lot do not rate Devlin, but who's to say, with better players around him, he is not going to go up a level.
We still have all this not Rangers class, what exactly is that going on with signings in recent seasons?
Let's go with the process that McInnes & Stig have bought into & look forward, or we are just going to go round in circles.
19 Jun 2026 15:15:35
I didn't say we all need to agree. My point was that the vast majority on here wanted McInnes, we got him, and now he is in the door, he is leading us to failure, back to RM days etc etc with the calibre of signings he is rumoured to be interested in.
And, for the record, McInnes wouldn't be my choice either, but here we have it. I will support, as I always do. And yes, 110% Devlin is an improvement on our current squad, which are at best atrocious.
19 Jun 2026 15:27:38
If McInnes wants him signed, that would work for me, weeker, personally don't think he's making our midfield better, saying that, I've probably never seen him playing ten games.
19 Jun 2026 15:55:44
Gazza, I said three are not now happening, we never called off all three.
19 Jun 2026 17:36:57
Gazza, I'd love a midfielder or two who can score a dozen goals each.
Jasp, is Devlin an upgrade on Barron? I don't think so. Remember, I'm not a Barron fan.
19 Jun 2026 20:22:05
McInnes worked with McKenna, quickest at Aberdeen at that time and a leftie, the new manager will come up with some surprises and some you will all say "oh aye him forgot about that guy". McCrorie mibbees another possible, I think he knows well. He will get some solid players. Grafters, we have some flair just now.
Put the holiday fund on Devlin for starters.
19 Jun 2026 21:31:22
My main point about Devlin is we already have a hard working, ball winning midfielder in Barron, both Raskin & Dio can work their arses off too when given a kick. We need creativity in midfield like Hagi was before his injuries, & a goal scorer from there like Celtic always seem to have. We need a 6 who controls the game, & Devlin simply isn't that player. Devlin simply isn't that, & that's why I said I'd rather have Watt cause he's closer to what we need, but I don't think he's the answer. Would rather sign Mulligan tbh.
There is a risk, even as a OOC, he could be absolute crap or get injured, then you're paying him, which can happen with anyone, & we could be stuck with him just like we've been with Matondo, Davies & Cifuentes.
Football here & everywhere isn't the same as when Walter was in charge. Back then we did have Scottish talent, but all top Scottish talent left, & the ones that remain aren't that great, not snobbery. I'd love Big Barney Stewart, could be the next Boyd but a bit faster, but he's going to England. Walter was also given time & was never sacked after a couple months cause we weren't close to Celtic or lost the league.
Those saying we need to get back to basics & it doesn't matter if it's nice, I hope you didn't complain when Rohl was doing those things & said his football was dire.