Rangers to accelerate Conor Coady pursuit amid huge development
Rangers could now accelerate their pursuit of Leicester City centre-back Conor Coady in the coming days.
Russell Martin has bolstered his defence with the arrivals of Max Aarons, Nasser Djiga and Emmanuel Fernandez, but another defensive signing is certainly on the cards.
The Ibrox outfit were threadbare at the back last season and the former Southampton manager would want to shore it up ahead of the domestic campaign.
Robin Propper’s exit paves the way for the Conor Coady pursuit
Gers’ sale of Robin Propper to FC Twente for a fee north of £1million provides a financial boost to strengthen their squad, particularly in defence.
Investing approximately £2million in Leicester City’s Coady, a 32-year-old centre-back, would be a shrewd move despite him being a year older than Propper.
The Englishman’s extensive Premier League experience, with nearly 200 appearances for Leicester, Wolves and Everton, offers proven leadership and composure, qualities the Ibrox outfit need in their backline for the Scottish Premiership and European competitions.
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Wolves | 317 | 7 | 7 |
| Sheff Utd | 50 | 6 | 4 |
| Huddersfield | 48 | 3 | 3 |
| Leicester | 43 | 2 | – |
| Everton | 25 | 2 | 1 |
| Liverpool | 2 | – | – |
His seven England caps and ability to organise defences, honed under managers like Nuno Espírito Santo, surpass Propper’s inconsistent adaptation to Scottish football’s physicality.
Coady’s ball-playing ability aligns with Russell Martin’s possession-based philosophy, offering stability over Propper’s limited impact.
While Propper struggled with pace, the Leicester defender’s positional awareness and vocal presence compensate for his age, making him a better fit for high-pressure matches.
Rangers must use the remaining funds on new attackers
The remaining funds could target attacking reinforcements, such as a winger or striker, to address Rangers’ scoring inconsistencies.
Coady’s experience mentoring younger defenders like John Souttar further enhances his value, ensuring long-term defensive cohesion.
At £2million, Coady represents a cost-effective upgrade, blending experience, tactical intelligence, and leadership to elevate Rangers’ title challenge and European aspirations, making him a superior option to Propper despite the marginal age difference.
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