Rangers rumours 5

20 Apr 2026 22:52:34
Cameron Ashia is a name I've heard over the past few days. Seems there is strong interest from us.

20 Apr 2026 21:15:44
Rangers identified as one of 32 clubs watching Zadok Yohanna of AIK in Stockholm.

1 goal and 2 assists in the first 3 matches of the Allsvenskan.

18 years old.

20 Apr 2026 21:48:02
Thanks for the info.

32 clubs. I bet there are some German clubs watching him, as he looks the kind of profile they usually take chances on.

20 Apr 2026 21:53:17
Yes, Borussia Dortmund were at the previous match.

20 Apr 2026 22:41:29
Would some statement then, if we could lure him to Ibrox.

20 Apr 2026 22:46:00
This is the very pathway we are attempting to disrupt.

21 Apr 2026 09:21:49
The fact that we are looking to increase our involvement and reputation in Scandinavian markets speaks volumes about a coordinated approach to identifying and recruiting young talent.
We have usually done well with players from this region, glad to see we are making serious approaches.
I'm not suggesting we ignore other regions, but a strong presence in Scandinavia will serve us well.

21 Apr 2026 09:27:48
I agree, Calside, I would like us to still be active in the Balkans, Central Europe (Hungary, Bulgaria), and Africa for opportunities to disrupt pathways to the top 5 leagues.

22 Apr 2026 00:27:58
Zadok the Priest = Champions League theme tune, coincidence?!

20 Apr 2026 16:20:10
Has anyone any information on a deal linking us with a swap deal for Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund?

20 Apr 2026 16:50:18
Bobby, that can only be nonsense mate.

20 Apr 2026 17:23:57
Manny for Adeyemi. 100% bite their hand off if that's the case!

20 Apr 2026 17:24:02
What we swapping for him, the stadium. 😂

20 Apr 2026 17:30:29
Bobby Mck. Miles up on miles outside our price range.

20 Apr 2026 17:57:16
The last I heard he was heading to PSG so can't see that happening.

20 Apr 2026 18:07:50
An EUR80 million winger? Not even remotely a possibility. He will go to Bayern Munchen or Manchester City.

20 Apr 2026 21:21:06
Haha if only. Someone's been playing FIFA. I sign him every time.

20 Apr 2026 22:59:19
Chelsea are in talks with Dortmund to sign him.

21 Apr 2026 09:12:46
I've heard we are giving them Souttar and getting the player plus cash in return

21 Apr 2026 16:04:58
Thanks, guys. Thought it was a bit too good to be true. 😉

20 Apr 2026 15:45:44
Aph, I don't often post about player rumours, but I have an old friend in Oslo who has told me Rangers have been alerted to a young striker called Mame Alassane Niang, who I believe is on the books of Lyn Oslo but is currently on loan to another club. Do you have any info you could share on this lad? Thank you.

20 Apr 2026 18:11:45
He has started the season very well with Hamarkameratene in the Eliteserien.

They do have an option to buy in the deal.

I believe they will exercise that option but we could certainly make a move in January.

20 Apr 2026 14:31:11
Shalke and Ajax both have deals on the table for Bailey rice. I hope the player takes one of them up their offers he's been wasted at Ibrox.

I'd advice him to go Germany tbh

20 Apr 2026 14:43:20
Great opportunity for him.

20 Apr 2026 16:08:53
I agree, head to Germany and develop. It's not going to happen for him here, so that sounds good for him.

20 Apr 2026 16:22:59
Holland would be good for him as well, Stevie, loads of positives in his game, but kinda lightweight, mate, that can be worked on. He should have stayed at Motherwell and he'd have far more experience right now.

20 Apr 2026 16:27:06
Beale, if he stayed at Motherwell we'd probably be trying to sign him this summer, mate. 😂

20 Apr 2026 16:34:58
Can remember being told he was better than Miller, Stevie. Injuries as well at Rangers haven't helped him. He could still have a good career, mate, hope he does.

20 Apr 2026 17:24:44
He was supposed to be better than Miller at the time we signed him.

20 Apr 2026 18:00:02
Quite liked what I've seen when he's played, but that's been very few times. He can't be on the scrap heap, so needs a move, as it doesn't look like he'll get the chance with us, sadly.

20 Apr 2026 19:05:34
It's all very well saying that youngsters never get a chance, but when they do, and he did, they have to show they deserve to stay, which he didn't. No doubt he has ability but never showed the work rate and the other side of the game.

Clement and Ferguson both wanted to give him a go but he just never did enough. Hopefully he will get his career going elsewhere but he can't say he didn't get a chance. Lowry actually showed more and he was another one who didn't put the effort in.

20 Apr 2026 19:11:19
Anyone ITK have any idea why he doesn't get more of a chance of being signed up on a better deal and put out on loan?

20 Apr 2026 20:13:54
Rice is too good for the U19s, so his development has stagnated a little and he's not good enough for our first team yet - so he's stuck in limbo.

The development squad at Ajax or Schalke will give him an opportunity to kick on.

We are in talks with Schalke over a development partnership. Rohl was very keen for Curtis to go there in January.

20 Apr 2026 21:28:08
I agree, EHL, caught in the development limbo. Should have gone out on a loan. And think high injury at wrong time killed his chances.

20 Apr 2026 22:39:03
He should probably have been offered a year's extension at the start of the season and a chance to go on a year's loan if he signed it.

21 Apr 2026 00:26:02
We should not be letting Bailey Rice leave on a free. He is just 19 and has so much more to come. He is our second youngest post-war player after Derek Ferguson, capped at every level for Scotland - including the under 21s when he was just 17 - and is still physically developing.

Schalke and Ajax want the boy for a reason. They see his potential and we seem to be blind to it.

21 Apr 2026 12:07:58
Thornton, I think we need to offer him a decent 3 year deal and tell him we'll put him out on loan for a year, and cery maybe a 2nd year. I think abroad would be good for him whether loan or perm.

21 Apr 2026 12:13:07
To say he has wasted his time at Rangers is just totally wrong, he was given a chance to show what he could do and never lived up to the hype. I'm sure we all hoped he would be better, but he just never showed enough to be offered a contract. I wish him all the best for his next move.

Strange to see the same people wanting rid of another player for not performing well when given a chance but wringing their hands about this player moving on when he never performed well when given a chance!

21 Apr 2026 17:23:12
When was Rice given an opportunity at Rangers? He was at the club for over a year before he got his first start. It was against Queens Park in a cup game under Clement. We lost the game, and the support wrote the young lad off. One game.

I think he's played LB once under Danny Rohl.

Can someone tell me when he got a prolonged run in central midfield? Rice has absolutely wasted his time here and Lennon Miller must be delighted he stayed at Motherwell, continued to develop, and is now an international.

Rice has done nothing for years and needs to get as far away from Rangers as possible.

21 Apr 2026 19:02:56
Rohl, to get a prolonged run u need to be fit.

21 Apr 2026 19:13:01
So you're telling me Bailey Rice hasn't been fit since the summer of 2022. John? Utter nonsense.

The truth is, that boy was the best central midfielder at his age when we signed him. We failed to play or develop him.

His career has stagnated at Rangers and he needs to leave so he can start regular football. Another example of a youth player being completely mishandled by Rangers - and there are many examples indeed.

21 Apr 2026 19:59:42
We tried to buy Rice and Miller at the time; Rice said yes, Miller said no, and yes, Rice was touted to be better at the time, but that means absolutely nothing, especially now.
Rohl, you seem to blame Rangers.

Instead, it's maybe a bit of both, the player and Rangers. Obviously, none of our managers have thought he was good enough to get much game time, unless you think you know better than managers.

21 Apr 2026 20:32:04
He wasn't good enough to just walk into the team and start playing football aged 16, Storm? I'm shocked by this.

You see, young players aren't the finished article. They must be developed in order to fulfil their potential. That is exactly what Motherwell did with Lennon Miller. Plenty of game time, the improvement comes, then he's worth millions.

Lennon Miller was not worth millions at age 16, nor was he good enough to play for Rangers.

Had Rangers signed Lennon Miller, there's no doubt in my mind we would have completely derailed his career too.

Can you tell me what Rangers have done since 2022 in order to develop Bailey Rice? Has not playing football for 4 years helped him improve?

Rangers have mishandled the youth academy, and young players in general, for decades. This isn't exactly a secret. The club is a complete mess in that aspect.

22 Apr 2026 14:52:08
Need to agree with everything Rohl has said.

20 Apr 2026 10:09:15
It appears Rangers have agreed a fee for bajrayto move to Italy.

20 Apr 2026 10:47:42
Is that Bajrami? If so, any idea what the fee is?

20 Apr 2026 11:17:01
Is he going back to Sassuolo, John?

20 Apr 2026 11:27:12
Before his injury this season he was playing really well for us.

20 Apr 2026 11:31:47
Always felt there was more to come from him, good luck to him.

20 Apr 2026 11:32:39
John, have you seen much of Ashton Scally? See, he's signing his first professional contract with us.

20 Apr 2026 11:36:28
Aphe told either Empoli or Sassaloso, fee 3 million euros, which includes simple add ons, also small sell on.

20 Apr 2026 11:37:46
A good player who is due to turn 16. He has the basics, now the hard work starts.

20 Apr 2026 11:43:05
Think I read he is 16 year old now, John. Think his birthday was in the last few days, mate.

20 Apr 2026 12:36:39
I ok Saturday. Would not have been able to sign if not 16.
Not everyone keeps dates off our players.

20 Apr 2026 12:37:07
Thanks for the info, John. Another one who has ability but never really got to show it, so best for all parties involved he moves on.

20 Apr 2026 12:42:05
I didn't have any clue when he turned 16 years old, I just read it, John.

20 Apr 2026 12:46:09
Same as me then.

20 Apr 2026 13:04:13
Thank you, my friend, I knew they were keen on his return in January but was not sure if they were following up their interest with a bid.

20 Apr 2026 13:35:43
Anything we get for Bajrami is a bonus. Another player with talent to spare but just doesn't do it for us.

20 Apr 2026 13:36:12
I'd imagine scaly and Glasgow have both been promised a set out pathway to the first team.

I'd read dr was going to play both in an warlier Scottish Cup game, but couldn't due to the rules.

Due to this I imagine we'll see them both start to make the odd appearance next year.

20 Apr 2026 13:55:59
The lad Scally in Spain that last week?

20 Apr 2026 14:04:55
Yes, Paul.

20 Apr 2026 14:31:52
Stevie, they need to develop and prove at 16 they can do it.

20 Apr 2026 15:56:24
Absolutely John, it's their job to make it to the first team, but it's also management's job to give them the chances at the right level and at the right time to showcase that.

They'll both be playing for 19s next season, and if they are standouts they'll get their debut.

20 Apr 2026 17:02:40
They need to follow the path of Under19 into B team and play in Glasgow Cup before we see them in first team, unless a game against Spartans for five minutes in the cups.

19 Apr 2026 20:18:52
I was told that David Watson had agreed to sign a pre contract with Rangers however since being told over past few months haven't seen anything in media regarding it. Has anyone heard anything similar?

19 Apr 2026 21:25:40
Killie are in a relegation battle just now, so even if it was signed they will hold off announcing it until after the season is done. To not disrupt the boy.

19 Apr 2026 21:31:50
Last I'd heard, he was offered a deal, but hasn't signed anything yet.

19 Apr 2026 21:41:31
Hasn't signed for anyone. 👍

19 Apr 2026 22:41:43
I was told we have four pre contracts. He is not on that list, mate.

19 Apr 2026 23:27:39
White Horse, who are the 4??

19 Apr 2026 23:36:33
I don't think he'll be one who comes to us.

19 Apr 2026 23:41:36
Read earlier, Bologna are showing an interest in him, Celtic also interested.

20 Apr 2026 07:30:16
White Horse, you may not want to give names, but hopefully will, lol, but do you know their positions and nationality?

20 Apr 2026 09:12:04
Not a player I have heard linked through any other sources than this page.

Does not mean it will not happen, and I think he is one we could develop.

Although I thought the same about Cameron.

20 Apr 2026 09:17:03
Celtic fan.

20 Apr 2026 12:09:59
Not one I think would succeed here, don't want him and don't think we'll sign him.

Cameron better player.

20 Apr 2026 13:05:47
Supporting another team matters, does it? Oh, that's right, it doesn't. Honestly. 😳