How Rangers have new hope for Rabbi Matondo windfall thanks to Sheffield United
Rangers inserted a sell-on clause into the deal that took Rabbi Matondo to SK Brann in April.
The Wales international's contract at Ibrox was due to expire at the end of the 2025-26 campaign, and he was allowed to leave for free, but with certain contingencies.
With some bonuses and a sell-on clause, the Light Blues must have thought they were protecting their financial interests, but those may not be triggered.
There's now a real chance Matondo could leave Brann for free this transfer window, which would likely mean the Ibrox side wouldn't receive any money.
As things stand, the 25-year-old's current deal in Norway runs until the end of December, but he isn't part of their plans.
Sheffield United have expressed an interest in the winger and the Glaswegian outfit may still have some hope of a slight windfall.
Rangers can expect the unexpected after Rabbi Matondo transfer developments
Ibrox News understands that Matondo could leave Brann on a free transfer.
The Norwegian club could let the Welsh forward, who admitted his time at Ibrox was "ruined" due to injuries, leave without a fee to get him off their wage books.
According to The Star on 13 July, Sheffield United have expressed an interest in handing the winger a career lifeline.
The Blades aren't the only team looking to sign Matondo, and that could give Brann an opportunity to hold an auction for his sale, which would, in turn, benefit the Govan side through their sell-on clause.
Derek McInnes' attack assessed amid clear transfer priority
Rangers have seen several of their wingers depart the club in recent months, with Matondo and Oscar Cortes among them.
The Gers signed Nedim Bajrami in the summer of 2024, but the Albania international hasn't lived up to expectations since and it wouldn't be surprising to see him leave.
Djeidi Gassama arrived from Sheffield Wednesday last summer but endured a mixed debut season at Ibrox, while Oliver Antman is another recent signing who has underwhelmed.
Andreas Skov Olsen, who signed on loan in the winter window, was a complete flop in G51.
Mikey Moore arguably shouldered the creative burden on the wings at the Glaswegian outfit in the previous campaign, and with his departure, Derek McInnes should look to add more quality out wide.
Findlay Curtis could finally become a key player for the Govan side, but the Scotland international will surely need support from the opposite flank to shine brighter.