Rangers news round-up: Danny Rohl eyes David Watson move as talks begin to hijack rivals’ deal
With the international break coming to an end, there is plenty of Rangers news that has emerged.
Rangers are set to face Livingston on the weekend as Danny Rohl looks to revive the Glaswegians’ season.
As a result, there have been plenty of transfer rumours emerged ahead of the January transfer window, with the Gers in need of improvements.
Below, Ibrox News has highlighted all of the major stories from the past 24 hours below.
Rangers eye David Watson move
David Watson is emerging as a top midfielder in Scotland.
The 20-year-old who plays for Kilmarnock already has three goals this season in the Scottish Premiership.
As a result, the youngster has plenty of suitors, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season.
- Watson has come through Kilmarnock's academy
- The 20-year-old has quickly impressed at the Scottish club
- The youngster is now linked with a move to Rangers
He said: “I’d like to see Derek add another Scottish player to the side, and the obvious target is Watson at Kilmarnock. He’s out of contract at Rugby Park, and no one knows him better than Del.”
Stevenson added: “I’ve heard the Old Firm are looking at him, and Aberdeen are also sniffing about Watson. But I’d like to see Hearts make a real statement of intent and blow all three of them out of the water by bringing Watson in.”
Rangers in talks for Dundee United target Galymzhan Kenzhebek
The Kazakhstani international has shone in his home country, and already has eight goals and five assists from club and country this season.
As a result, both Rangers and Dundee United are thought to be pursuing the attacker. However, the Gers have now opened talks with FC Yelimay star.
This is despite reports indicating that Scottish Premiership rivals Dundee United have already made an offer.
Joshua Brenet set to miss Ibrox visit
With the weekend’s game coming up, Rangers are set to welcome Livingston to Ibrox.
It will be a match that Rohl will be expected to win, with the visitors struggling at the bottom of the table.
However, Livingston’s position has just gotten significantly weaker, with Joshua Brenet given permission to miss the Rangers match.
This comes after the full-back helped Curacao to qualify for their first-ever World Cup this week.
When Livingston boss David Martindale was asked if Brenet would be available for Saturday’s game following the historic qualification, and said: “No. The flights back anyway were always going to be tight.
“Curacao are throwing a massive celebration for all the players and their families. He said he was happy to miss it if I wanted him back on Friday, but I said: ‘Look, go and enjoy it.’
“So I gave him a couple of extra days and said: ‘Go and enjoy yourself, go and enjoy your moment and we’ll see you next week.'”
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