Luke Graham: Rangers see EFL Championship transfer rivals emerge – Dundee star ‘keen on England’
Luke Graham is reportedly keen on a move to England, as Rangers look set to be disappointed in their pursuit of the Dundee defender.
The 22-year-old enjoyed a fabulous 2025-26 season at Dens Park, starting 35 of his 36 Scottish Premiership appearances for Steven Pressley’s side.
Having previously spent time out on loan across Scottish football, Graham really announced himself on the big stage this past term, and is drawing serious transfer interest as a result.
Rangers have been strongly linked with the young centre-back in recent times, as Danny Rohl looks to bolster his backline this summer.
However, the Gers may need to firm up their transfer interest in Graham soon, as more contenders for his signature are emerging.
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Stoke and Lincoln City join Rangers in Luke Graham race
Rangers have been tipped to make a bid for Graham in the near future, but their hand may be forced sooner rather than later.
That’s because a fresh report from journalist Alan Nixon via his Patreon has claimed that English Championship duo Stoke and Lincoln City are now in the running for his signature as well.
| Graham’s 25-26 league stats | Result |
| Accurate long balls | 113 |
| Successful passes | 1,268 |
| Duels won | 276 (66.7 per cent) |
| Aerial duels won | 161 (70.3 per cent) |
| Average match rating | 7.1 |
Nixon claims that Stoke are looking to outbid both Lincoln and Rangers in order to land Graham, with talks said to be ongoing.
The report states that the defender is “keen” on making the move to English football, but Rangers are still pressing on in the hope they can strike an agreement with him.
It’s claimed that Stoke could bid as much as £1.5million for Graham, as well as presenting him with a lucrative salary package.
Meanwhile, it’s stated that Lincoln, who have just won the League One title and have been promoted to English football’s second tier as a result, also have an offer on the table, with the Imps reportedly viewing him as a “key” signing to make.
Graham saga is going to be test of 49ers’ character
Having made it clear that Rohl is their man in the dugout moving forward, Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers have to back the German this summer and put their money where their mouth is.
With all due respect, losing a transfer target to either one of Stoke or Lincoln City, both sizeable and historic football clubs in their own right, would be hugely underwhelming for Rangers.
The Gers should be able to present a better sales pitch than both of those clubs, capitalising on the allure of Ibrox, European football and challenging for domestic silverware.
Graham may reportedly be sweet on the idea of England, but if the 49ers want to really show that they’re not messing around in Govan, then they should be able to blow the Potters and Imps out of the water in a deal for the Dundee talent.
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