Rangers are set to accelerate a deal for Nathan Patterson after a reported transfer blow for Bryan Reynolds. The Scottish defender is eager to leave Everton and return to Ibrox, with Rangers looking to bolster their right-back position.

What happened to Bryan Reynolds?

Rangers were priced out by Stade Rennais for the American defender, despite an initial agreement on a transfer fee.

Why it matters for Rangers

The failure to sign Reynolds could accelerate a deal for Patterson, who has been heavily linked with a return to Ibrox. Andrew Cavenagh, the Rangers director, has been looking to strengthen the squad for Derek McInnes.

What comes next?

Rangers need reinforcements across the backline, with a couple of centre-backs and a left-back on the radar. The current league standing is: | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 2nd in Premiership, 69 pts, 19W-12D-2L from 33 games | | Recent form | WLLLL | | Goals this season | 66 scored, 31 conceded (+35 goal difference) | | Title race | 1 point behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian | The last result was Falkirk 2-5 Rangers on 2026-05-16.

Rangers are open to making further additions at full-back, despite their move for Ross McCrorie. Jayden Meghoma could be an option at left-back, after impressing on loan at Ibrox. Nathan Patterson has been a key player for Steve Clarke at the 2026 World Cup, but was a bit-part player under David Moyes at Everton.

The transfer window is open, and Rangers are looking to make some key signings. With the failure to sign Reynolds, Patterson could be the next big signing for the club.