Rangers are closing in on the signing of Aberdeen midfielder Connor Barron, who has attracted interest from clubs in England and Serie A. Despite being out of contract, the 21-year-old is willing to cut his holiday short in Portugal to undergo a medical and finalize the deal with Rangers. Aberdeen will be entitled to compensation for Barron, who has been part of their academy since he was 8 years old. If the two clubs cannot agree on a fee, a tribunal will determine the amount Rangers must pay. Barron was on the verge of being called up to the Scotland senior squad for Euro 2024, but missed out due to other players recovering from injury. His arrival at Ibrox would make him the fourth signing of the summer, joining Jefte, Oscar Cortes, and Clinton Nsiala.
Meanwhile, Rangers are also rumored to be pursuing Rapid Bucharest striker Albion Rrahmani, who has hinted at a potential move to Ibrox on social media. The Kosovo international, who scored 13 goals in 15 matches last season, is expected to command a fee of around £6m. Rangers’ head of recruitment has reportedly made a pitch to Rrahmani’s representatives, and the player’s online activity has sparked further speculation about a transfer. Despite interest from other clubs, it seems likely that Rrahmani will leave Rapid this summer for the right price.
Lastly, Rangers could find themselves in a transfer battle with Celtic for Bristol City striker Tommy Conway. The Scotland Euro 2024 call-up has just one year left on his contract with the Championship side, leading both Old Firm clubs to consider making a pre-contract offer. The player’s impressive season and international debut have caught the attention of clubs in England as well, making it a potentially competitive race for his signature.
