Transfer Window Drama: Rangers’ Pursuit of Rak-Sakyi Hits Roadblock as Rivals Circle
Rangers face competition in their bid to sign Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, while Motherwell reject bids and Hearts eye midfield reinforcements in a busy Scottish transfer window.
Rangers' High-Stakes Transfer Tussle
Glasgow Rangers have seen their initial loan bid for Crystal Palace's rising star Jesurun Rak-Sakyi rejected, with negotiations ongoing for a deal that could eventually reach £10m. The 22-year-old England U21 international has attracted multiple suitors, including Southampton, complicating the Ibrox club's pursuit. (Sources: The Athletic, Chris Jack)
Scottish Transfer Market Heating Up
- Goalkeeper Development: Rangers plan to loan 19-year-old shot-stopper Mason Munn to Dunfermline Athletic for first-team experience
- Celtic's Ambitions: Brendan Rodgers demands "more ambition" in recruitment after Shin Yamada's paperwork issues delayed his debut
- Motherwell Stand Firm: Rejected £800k bid from Norwegian leaders Viking for Australian striker Apostolos Stamatelopoulos
Hearts' Strategic Moves
Hearts edge closer to finalizing Burkina Faso winger Pierre Landry Kabore from Estonian club Narva Trans while seeking a "different profile" of midfielder to complete their summer rebuild. (Edinburgh Evening News)
Injury Watch
Dundee United await news on new signing Max Watters after the forward suffered an early injury in European qualifying action.
Key Transfer Window Dates:
- Scottish Premiership season starts: August 4
- Summer transfer deadline: September 2
Follow live updates across Scottish football's most dynamic transfer window in recent memory.
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