Derek McInnes is six weeks into life as Rangers head coach, and the 14th of July delivered one of the busier single days of his rebuild so far – a rejected bid at one end of the pitch, an exit edging closer at the other, three unresolved midfield sagas ticking along in parallel, and a reminder from the academy that Ibrox’s conveyor belt hasn’t stopped for any of it. With the Scottish Premiership opener at Dundee United 17 days away, Tuesday’s news cycle touched almost every corner of the summer rebuild at once.
The headline moment was Hull City’s opening move for Nicolas Raskin, but it was the gap between the two clubs’ valuations – not the bid itself – that told the real story. Rangers Review, TeamTalk and the Yorkshire Post all logged the same numbers on the same day: Hull at £12-14million, Ibrox holding at north of £20million. Add in John Souttar’s likely Leicester exit, a trio of stalled midfield pursuits and Youssef Chermiti’s public show of loyalty, and the picture of Rangers’ window is now genuinely two-directional – not just about who comes in.
Raskin at £12-14million against Rangers’ £20million-plus valuation is a startling gap for a promoted Championship side to try to close in one bid – especially with Atalanta, Real Betis and Bologna all understood to be circling the same player. Is Hull’s opening offer a serious opening position, or a marker being laid down before the real number gets discussed?
What’s The Latest On Nicolas Raskin’s Rangers Future?
Hull City had an opening bid in the region of £12-14million for Nicolas Raskin turned down by Rangers on Tuesday, with Ibrox holding out for a fee in excess of £20million. According to the Yorkshire Post, the Championship promotion winners lodged the bid as their first concrete move for the Belgium international, but Rangers Review and TeamTalk both report the package falls well short of Raskin’s valuation following his performances for Belgium at the World Cup. TeamTalk also reports Atalanta and Real Betis have made contact over the 25-year-old, with Bologna’s long-tracked interest adding a third source of competition. Rangers are not actively looking to sell the midfielder and will not block a departure if he pushes to leave, but the gap between Hull’s opening offer and Ibrox’s demand suggests any deal remains some way off.
Is John Souttar Closing In On A Rangers Exit?
John Souttar is closing in on a Rangers exit, with reports naming Leicester City – now managed by his former Ibrox boss Russell Martin – as the leading contenders. According to the Scotsman, the centre-back was left out of Derek McInnes’ pre-season training camp in Spain this week as the head coach begins a summer clearout, with the 29-year-old “heavily tracking” a move south. A reunion with Martin, who arrived at the King Power Stadium in June on a contract to 2029, would also reunite Souttar with his younger brother Harry, a Foxes player since January 2023. No fee or move has been confirmed by either club.
Have Rangers Handed Out Any New Academy Deals?
Away from the first-team business, Rangers confirmed academy prospect Kyle Glasgow’s first professional contract, while fellow prospect Max Cameron completed a season-long loan to Alloa Athletic as part of the clubs’ cooperation agreement for 2026-27. Interim Head of Academy David McCallum called the Glasgow deal “a proud moment,” adding that the 16-year-old “displays a real maturity and hunger to learn and develop as an individual.” Both players were part of a Rangers squad that swept Under-17 and Under-19 honours last season.
Where Do The Ferguson, Hjerto-Dahl And Fosso Sagas Stand?
Rangers’ three most-tracked midfield targets remain unresolved as of 14 July. Bologna captain Lewis Ferguson’s valuation is reported at around €17million (roughly £14.7million), though some Italian reporting has pushed the figure as high as €20-25million given his captaincy and Coppa Italia-winning pedigree. Tromso midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl has already seen one £5.3million Rangers bid rejected, with the Norwegian club’s valuation sitting nearer £7.5-8.5million and Turkish interest now in the mix. And Sturm Graz’s Ryan Fosso remains part of a five-club European chase, with Rangers viewing the Cameroon international as an anchor option alongside interest in Hjerto-Dahl for a more progressive role.
Has Youssef Chermiti Ended Talk Of A Rangers Exit?
Youssef Chermiti has moved to calm transfer speculation, insisting he remains happy at Ibrox even after Lyon’s enquiry was rebuffed by Rangers’ minimum £20million valuation of the striker. Rangers are set to go into 2026-27 with four senior strikers – Chermiti, Lawrence Shankland, Ryan Naderi and Bojan Miovski – with Danilo now surplus to requirements and attracting interest from Brazil, the Netherlands and Greece.
What’s Next In Rangers’ Pre-Season Schedule?
Rangers’ training camp in Spain continues with Johor Southern Tigers confirmed as Thursday’s friendly opponent at the Camilo Cano Sports City complex in La Nucia, following Sunday’s 1-1 draw with South African side Kaizer Chiefs. The squad returns to Glasgow before hosting Saint-Etienne on Wednesday, 22 July, and West Ham United on Sunday, 26 July, ahead of the Scottish Premiership opener away to Dundee United on Friday, 31 July.
Rangers Summer 2026: Where Things Stand On 14th July
| Name | Direction | Status (14 July) | Reported Fee / Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Raskin | Out (interest) | Hull City bid rejected | Hull £12-14m bid vs Rangers’ £20m+ demand |
| John Souttar | Out | Leicester leading contenders | Not yet disclosed |
| Lewis Ferguson | In (target) | No move close | €17m reported, up to €20-25m |
| Jens Hjerto-Dahl | In (target) | First bid rejected | £5.3m bid rejected; Tromso want £7.5-8.5m |
| Ryan Fosso | In (target) | Five-club race | Not yet disclosed |
| Youssef Chermiti | Staying | Lyon enquiry rebuffed | Rangers’ £20m valuation held firm |
| Kyle Glasgow | Academy deal | Confirmed | First professional contract |
| Max Cameron | Loan out | Confirmed | Season-long loan to Alloa Athletic |
Rangers Transfer Window 2026 Facts – 14th July
Have Rangers signed a first-team player today? No. As of 14 July 2026, the only contract news was academy midfielder Kyle Glasgow’s first professional deal and Max Cameron’s loan move to Alloa Athletic.
Has Nicolas Raskin left Rangers? No. As of 14 July 2026, Rangers have rejected an opening £12-14million bid from Hull City and are holding out for more than £20million.
Is John Souttar’s Rangers exit confirmed? Not yet. As of 14 July 2026, no fee or move has been agreed, though Leicester City are reported as the leading contenders.
When do Rangers next play? As of 14 July 2026, Rangers face Johor Southern Tigers in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Thursday in Spain, ahead of home friendlies against Saint-Etienne (22 July) and West Ham United (26 July).
When does the Scottish Premiership season start for Rangers? As of 14 July 2026, Rangers open away to Dundee United on Friday, 31 July.
