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Rangers news: £50m Liam Kelly claim made as Andre Onana struggles for Man United

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11 Apr 2025, 2:40 am

Rangers goalkeeper Liam Kelly put in a stellar performance against Athletic Bilbao in the UEFA Europa League.

He saved a penalty and kept a clean sheet as Gers held the La Liga side to a 0-0 draw on 10 April.

Barry Ferguson decided to start Kelly instead of Jack Butland, who is their usual number one.

Ferguson opted to start Liam Kelly v Athletic Bilbao. (Credit: Imago)

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana struggles against Lyon

On the other hand, Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana endured a painful evening against Lyon.

He was arguably mainly at fault for the concession of the first goal but was surely to be blamed for the second one.

The Cameroon international struggled to catch or parry the ball and that saw Lyon scoring a late equaliser to make it 2-2.

Rangers - fixtures in next seven days	Date
Aberdeen (A) - Scottish Premiership	13 April
Athletic Club (A) - Europa League QF 2L	17 April

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Given how the two keepers had contrasting evenings, Bobby Nwanze, a former BBC presenter, took to X to make a joke about United wanting to sign Kelly.

He said that Gers would part ways with him for £50million, given how much they spend on players.

Nwanze wrote: "Liam Kelly is better than Onana. ManUtd 50 Million minimum."

Kelly stakes claim on Rangers number one role for the rest of the season

Kelly faced immense pressure ahead of Gers’ Europa League clash with Athletic Bilbao, stepping into the spotlight amid Butland’s recent errors and the weight of a crucial Ibrox night.

The nerves must have been overwhelming for the former Motherwell keeper, who hadn’t started regularly, knowing a sold-out crowd and a formidable La Liga side awaited.

Yet, the 29-year-old rose to the occasion magnificently, delivering a flawless performance that silenced doubters.

His standout moment came when he denied Alex Berenguer’s penalty, preserving a 0-0 draw despite Rangers playing with ten men for 78 minutes after Robin Propper’s red card.

Kelly’s sharp saves further showcased his composure and reflexes.

In just one game, he proved he deserves to be Rangers’ first-choice keeper for the season, offering reliability and confidence that the backline desperately needs moving forward.

Liam Kelly