Rangers will push for two more summer signings after wrapping up Vanja Dragojevic’s arrival, with Derek McInnes facing a tight deadline to reshape the squad before the Premiership curtain-raiser at Dundee United on 31 July. The Light Blues, who finished second in the 2025 table with 69 points from 33 games, have already added Dragojevic as their seventh summer recruit and are eyeing further additions despite reports of an incoming transfer pause.
What’s happening at Ibrox?
McInnes has identified two priority positions to fill: centre-back and both wing areas. The need for quality on the flanks is pressing, with Andy Devlin of The Scottish Sun Sport suggesting Rangers may make an exception for winger deals even if new signings are paused elsewhere. The Gers sit one point behind league leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the title race, with their last result a 5-2 thrashing of Falkirk on 16 May 2026.
Who could leave before the window shuts?
John Souttar and Danilo are the highest-profile names facing exits, while Nicolas Raskin’s sale looks inevitable. Midfielders Mohammed Diomande and Connor Barron also face uncertain futures after multiple arrivals this summer. Nedim Bajrami and Jose Cifuentes are among the players McInnes could cut loose to free up funds and space in the squad.
Why the urgency now?
With the transfer window closing soon and Rangers starting their season away to Dundee United in under ten days, McInnes must act fast. The Gers have already conceded 31 goals last season and sit on a recent run of two wins followed by three losses, including a 2-0 reverse to Celtic on 28 June 2026. Cutting underperforming players like Bajrami could open doors for fresh talent before the October 28 trip to Heart Of Midlothian, their next fixture.
What comes next for the Gers?
Rangers are likely to finalise Dragojevic’s deal first, then assess whether to bend the incoming pause for wingers. The squad overhaul aims to tighten a defence that shipped five at Falkirk and bridge gaps on the flanks before the Premiership restarts. McInnes has 10 days to turn ambition into action before the first whistle blows at Tannadice.
