Rangers manager Derek McInnes has confirmed the club aims to make one final signing before Thursday's transfer deadline. The news comes as the Ibrox side sits seventh in the Premiership with four points from their opening three matches, a position they'll look to strengthen from ahead of their next home game against Dundee on December 30th.
McInnes told Sky Sports, "We're still working hard to get one in at the minute." This statement outlines a focused approach to the final hours of the window. The club's current league standing shows one win, one draw, and one loss, with three goals scored and three conceded.
Who is the incoming signing?
The primary incoming deal appears to be for striker Kevin Kelsy. The forward underwent his medical on Monday after Rangers agreed a deal worth around £9 million with MLS side Portland Timbers. His potential arrival could trigger further movement in the squad, particularly regarding the future of current forward Bojan Miovski.
Miovski has attracted interest from Dutch club Feyenoord, and according to the Sky Sports report, his exit would be sanctioned if Kelsy completes his move to Ibrox. This domino effect is common in the final days of a transfer window as clubs balance their squads and finances.
Which players could leave Rangers?
Several first-team players face uncertain futures with the deadline looming. Nicolas Raskin, Ross McCausland, Bojan Miovski, John Souttar, and Clinton Nsiala are all named as potential departures if suitable deals can be agreed. McInnes provided specific insight into Raskin's situation, confirming talks with interested parties but noting no formal bid has met the club's valuation.
"He's such a good boy and yes, he's getting interest because he's a good player, but a lot of these are hypotheticals," McInnes said of Raskin. The manager added that the Belgian midfielder has been "first class" since returning from the World Cup and has trained with motivation. McInnes stated he has no doubt Raskin will give brilliant service if he remains a Rangers player after the window closes.
What is the situation with Lyall Cameron?
Another potential outgoing involves young midfielder Lyall Cameron. Dundee United are in talks with Rangers over a deal for the 23-year-old. Cameron was released by Dundee before joining Rangers last summer and spent the second half of the previous season on loan at Aberdeen. His potential move represents the kind of squad trimming and player development pathway common at this stage of the season.
How does this affect Rangers' season?
The transfer activity occurs against the backdrop of a competitive Premiership campaign. Rangers currently trail leaders Celtic by five points in the early title race. Integrating any new signing and managing potential departures will be important for McInnes as he looks to improve on the team's current form, which reads win, loss, draw from the opening fixtures. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming matches, including the Dundee clash, on the club's fixtures page.
The final hours of the window will be decisive for Rangers' squad composition. The club's activity, confirmed by Sky Sports, shows a targeted approach to strengthening in one area while being open to moves that reshape other parts of the team. All business must be concluded before the deadline on Thursday, setting the stage for the squad that will attempt to close the gap at the top of the standings.
