Why money can't be Rangers obstacle to reignite Scott McKenna transfer move
Rangers can't afford to turn their noses up at a deal for Dinamo Zagreb defender Scott McKenna.
The Scotland international was being heavily linked with a move to the Gers, but the speculation was immediately dismissed.
While the Light Blues saw the 29-year-old as an option to bolster their defence, they moved on to sign other targets.
McKenna was on the radar at Ibrox before Olwethu Makahanya arrived from Philadelphia Union.
Derek McInnes has added the South Africa international to his centre-back contingent at the Glaswegian outfit, but it may not be enough.
The former Hearts boss arguably needs to sign another central defender after recent developments in Govan.
Why Scott McKenna to Rangers transfer makes perfect sense
Ibrox News have covered reports of Rangers' pursuit of McKenna, with the terms of the deal making it a non-starter for them.
McInnes worked with the Scottish defender during his time at Aberdeen, and it isn't surprising that the Gers enquired about his signature.
According to Daily Record journalist Scott Burns on 2 August, McKenna isn't an active target for the Light Blues right now.
The centre-back was someone the Glaswegian outfit thought about bringing on loan from Zagreb, but they couldn't agree on the financial terms and decided to sign Makhanya instead.
With Ben Godfrey picking up an injury against Dundee United at Tannadice Park, and John Souttar not part of McInnes' plans, Andrew Cavenagh may need to make funds available for further reinforcements in the backline.
The 55-year-old head coach is clearly facing a defensive crisis in Govan and it would make sense for the Glaswegian outfit to reignite a move for McKenna.
What Ibrox faithful are getting wrong about Scott McKenna
There has been a lot of scepticism from Rangers fans over the potential move for McKenna.
The Scotland international isn't someone the Ibrox faithful are keen on after his performance against Brazil in the 2026 World Cup.
While the defender was poor at Miami Stadium, he has shown his quality over the years.
Speaking about McKenna after the win over Denmark to secure World Cup qualification in November, former forward Niall McGinn said, "I think McKenna is the unsung hero in that squad if you like, his performance against Denmark was brilliant. He was robust, fit and strong up against a world-class centre forward in Rasmus Hojlund."
What McKenna boasts is valuable experience having played in the Premier League and LaLiga.
McInnes will be well aware of the defender's strengths and weaknesses, and the Govan side find themselves in a situation they can't use money as an excuse to not back the manager.