Rangers are in the market for a new centre-back, with Zinedin Smalkjovic a key target.

What happened?

Celtic have submitted a £6m offer for the 6'3" defender, who has also held talks with Rangers. The Norwegian centre-back currently plays for Sandefjord in the top tier of Norway.

Why it matters for Rangers

Rangers are preparing for life under new manager Derek McInnes, who replaced Danny Rohl earlier this month. The Glasgow giants will be looking to back McInnes in the summer transfer market. Their recent form has been WLLLL, with 69 points from 33 games, leaving them 2nd in the League.

What comes next?

Celtic's offer may not meet Sandefjord's asking price, but it would be their biggest ever sale. Rangers will face competition from other clubs, including Olympiacos, Hull City, Fenerbahce, Toulouse, Feyenoord, and Lyon. Their last result was a 5-2 win over Falkirk on 2026-05-16. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 2nd | | Points | 69 | | Recent form | WLLLL | | Last result | Falkirk 2-5 Rangers | Rangers will be looking to strengthen their squad under McInnes, but may struggle to compete with Celtic's offer.