Rangers transfer round-up: Coady to sign within hours as £12.8m expected
Rangers look set to sign Conor Coady from Leicester City as massive transfer developments are expected in the coming hours at Ibrox.
Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises made Bournemouth defender Max Aarons their first signing at the Gers after completing their takeover.
The Light Blues already had a pre-contract agreement with former Dundee midfielder Lyall Cameron, who has missed the start of pre-season at Auchenhowie due to an injury.
With the Glaswegian outfit expected to expedite their transfer business in July before they face Panathinaikos in the Champions League qualifier, Kevin Thelwell seems to have all hands on deck.
Leicester to sign off on Coady transfer to Rangers in next 24 to 48 hours
Leicester are expected to give the Gers the go-ahead to sign Cody in the next 24 to 48 hours, according to Record Sport.
The news outlet reports (1 July) that the 32-year-old centre-back has been on the Light Blues’ radar for over a year now, and his move to Ibrox looks imminent.
It’s been claimed that Thelwell played a significant role in convincing the English defender to make the switch to the Glaswegian outfit, with a potential deal close to being finalised.
Russell Martin will arguably be delighted to have someone of the former Wolves star’s experience at his disposal as he looks to get off to a strong start at the Bears.
Hamza Igamane transfer talks continue as £12.8m fee expected
Hamza Igamane is expected to leave the Gers to join LOSC Lille for around £12.8million, according to Sacha Tavolieri.
The Sky Sports journalist revealed on X (1 July) that talks are still underway between the Light Blues and the Ligue 1 outfit, as the precise fee hasn’t been revealed.
| Competition (2024/25) | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Scottish Premiership | 33 | 12 | 1 |
| Europa League | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Scottish Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Premier Sports Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 |
It’s been claimed that the Morocco international has already agreed on personal terms to move to the Decathlon Arena, and it’s now down to the negotiations between the two clubs.
With how the situation is unfolding, it doesn’t look like Martin will have a chance to work with the 22-year-old at Rangers next season.
Joe Rothwell turns down offers from La Liga to complete Rangers transfer
Joe Rothwell will sign for the Gers from Bournemouth this summer, according to Mark McAdam.
The Sky Sports journalist revealed on X (1 July) that the Light Blues have agreed a deal with the Cherries to sign the 30-year-old on a permanent transfer.
It’s been claimed that the English midfielder turned down offers from La Liga to complete a move to the Glaswegian outfit for an undisclosed fee.
The Ibrox faithful will be excited to see the former Leeds United loanee in action after his impressive spell in West Yorkshire last season.