Vanja Dragojevic in a Rangers kit at Ibrox
Vanja Dragojevic Manh Tung, Breaking Media

Vanja Dragojevic could be announced as Rangers finally return to Ibrox

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Rangers finally return to Ibrox after two months away on Wednesday evening.

Derek McInnes will grace the home dugout as manager for the first time in Govan with his new-look squad.

Saint-Etienne are the opponents on 22 July, with West Ham United also due in Glasgow before the Scottish Premiership kicks off in nine days.

Rangers take on Dundee United at Tannadice to kick things off, with transfer business on the agenda before then.

Vanja Dragojevic is next in line, but for some reason, the Partizan Belgrade midfielder still hasn't been announced.

Ibrox News first covered on 17 July that the Serbian was due in Glasgow for his medical after a fee was agreed, but it's gone silent since.

What's the hold up with Vanja Dragojevic?

There are very little updates coming.

Rangers are said to have agreed a £4.6million fee for Dragojevic, making him their second most-expensive arrival so far when done.

But, the announcement hasn't followed Dan Neil and Cammy Devlin in bolstering the midfield.

It's taken that long that Rangers have been to Spain, completed a pre-season training camp with two friendlies, and come home since.

And now, they welcome Saint-Etienne to Ibrox.

Vanja Dragojevic in a Rangers kit at Ibrox
Why Rangers face delay in Vanja Dragojevic transfer announcement

Could Vanja Dragojevic be announced at Ibrox friendly?

It is certainly possible, and it would raise the roof ahead of the new-look squad being shown to fans for the first time.

New signings like Lawrence Shankland, Devlin and Ivor Pandur could feature, but there's nothing like a brand new transfer.

With Visa issues being reported days ago now, that is likely the only issue standing between Dragojevic, Rangers and an announcement.

Everything else is done now, so as soon as that's sorted, he will be officially confirmed in blue.

Of course, that could come tonight.

Remember last season when Andreas Skov Olsen walked onto the famous Ibrox turf, it was electric.

Of course, that loan didn't end well, but nothing can beat that feeling for fans and even the player.

Dragojevic could be the next to do just that, and it could be tonight.

Rangers still have plenty of business to do, both in and out, but McInnes is now focusing on the here and now heading into the on-field business.

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