Rangers

Rangers will not take up their option to sign Andreas Skov Olsen on a £9m permanent transfer this summer after the Denmark winger's loan spell from Wolfsburg. (The Herald), external

Back-up goalkeepers Liam Kelly and Kieran Wright will leave Rangers this summer, while centre-half Clinton Nsiala, midfielder Jose Cifuentes, wingers Oscar Cortes and Ross McCausland, and striker Danilo will be encouraged to leave on their return from loans, and Lyall Cameron, Thelo Aasgaard, Nedim Bajrami and Bojan Miovski would be better finding new clubs. (Daily Record), external

Middlesbrough and Wrexham are among those monitoring Rangers winger Findlay Curtis, while Bologna and Udinese continue their regular scouting missions as the 19-year-old called up to Scotland's World Cup squad generates increasing interest. (TeamTalk), external

Rangers centre-half Emmanuel Fernandez received the biggest market value upgrade of any player in the Scottish Premiership this season, with the 24-year-old's valuation soaring by £7.8m to £15.6m, while striker Youssef Chermiti is up £5.2m to £13m and Celtic midfielder Benjamin Nygren up £3.5m to £12.1m. (Transfermarkt), external

After being released following his loan spell with Ayr United, 22-year-old centre-half Leon King believes he could still be playing in the current Rangers team - and has vowed to win a return to Ibrox. (Daily Record), external

Sporting Lisbon have made a move for 21-year-old Hacken midfielder Silas Andersen, who is likely to command a £6m fee and who has been previously linked with Celtic and Rangers. (Record), external

Dundee centre-half Luke Graham, who is being looked at by Rangers and is reportedly interesting English clubs, says constant speculation about his future has been "non-stop" and tiring. (Glasgow Times), external

Luke Graham, the 22-year-old centre-half for whom Dundee rejected a £1.5m January bid from Portsmouth, says he does not know yet if he has made his last appearance for the Scottish Premiership club. (The Courier), external

Former Rangers winger Chris Burke says he signed for the Ibrox club instead of Arsenal in 2000 as he was made to feel valued. (Glasgow Times), external

Read Thursday's Scottish Gossip in full.

Alasdair Lamont
BBC Sport Scotland Commentator

Another barren season for Rangers is at an end, followed by an endorsement of the manager by the chairman Andrew Cavenagh.

Supporters had begun to have their doubts about Danny Rohl's ability to bring success to the club and they will desperately hope they are not once again in the position of having to get rid of a manager early next season.

That has been an all-too-familiar scenario in recent years, but Cavenagh and the Rangers board believe Rohl has shown enough to merit a proper pre-season and a summer transfer window to really put his stamp on the squad.

There is so much work to be done in revamping the squad, with a handful of players leaving either at the end of their contracts or loan deals, with others needing to be moved on because they are simply not good enough.

That will leave a relatively small core of trusted individuals around whom Rohl will try to assemble a winning team. Cavenagh was clear this week about the type of player required: relatively experienced, mentally tough and with sufficient ability to immediately improve the first team.

Such players are unlikely to come cheaply, though the Rangers board appear willing to put their hands in their pockets again, despite no Champions League income.

It is, yet again, a massive summer at Ibrox. How many times has that sentence been uttered over the years? Fans will hope for early news of new signings to reignite the excitement that was extinguished by four devastating defeats in a row, the league title going from a genuine prospect to a forlorn hope within a couple of weeks.

This time last year, the takeover gave supporters belief they could end Celtic's stranglehold on the title.

Instead they were helpless bystanders as Martin O'Neill and his side earned a 56th crown, a scenario that must have unfolded agonisingly before their eyes.

Will next season be any different? We shall see.

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Scottish coach and analyst John Walker says Rangers should have appointed Derek McInnes rather than Russell Martin last summer and insists the club face three years of transition under their American owners.

Danny Rohl, who took over from the sacked Martin in October, is to remain in charge after being publicly backed by chairman Andrew Cavenagh despite a third-place Premiership finish and trophyless season.

"I was a big advocate for Russell Martin's appointment and Rangers going to a more sporting, directing, modern model," said Rangers fan Walker on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.

"But I don't think that'll work at Rangers. If you look at what Hearts did, realistically, new ownership, you should just employ a manager, I hate to say this term, but who knows the league and is a bit more experienced and understands Rangers.

"Probably the man that ended up in the Hearts dugout is the one we should have approached for a safer transition.

"Brighton did the same with Chris Hughton when Jamestown were taking the full reins, that was probably the safer model.

"Rohl represented a bit more of what the pragmatic approach would have been if we'd done that earlier on. I understand that.

"I understand Cavenagh backing him as such, because I think that is the case, they probably look at Rohl behind the scenes more as the type of person they wanted in charge of their club.

"It's going to be a transition for three years until this ownership group gets it nailed on. We've seen that at Leeds and now they've got a pretty good successful model running at Leeds.

"We are very impatient, but as long as we can see something, we'll probably be good, but draw that opening game of next season, everyone's got the pitchforks again."

Rangers have told their Fan Advisory Board the upcoming transfer window will "focus on improving leadership, mentality and squad chemistry, alongside addressing key positional needs", with winger Findlay Curtis set to be reintroduced after the 19-year-old's loan to Kilmarnock. (The Herald), external

Rangers' Fan Advisory Board has raised "concerns" regarding the post-split form under head coach Danny Rohl, noting that "sentiment has deteriorated" on a game-by-game basis and citing their record against top-six opposition as a "key concern". (The National), external

Former Rangers manager Dick Advocaat has refused to explain why he returned as Curacao head coach and says he is only focused on the future, which includes a friendly against Scotland before their debut in the World Cup finals. (Glasgow Times), external

Read the rest of Wednesday's Scottish gossip.

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Rangers must change the entire culture at the club if they are to challenge for trophies next season, according to the club's former goalkeeper Cammy Bell.

The Ibrox side finished without a trophy again this season after losing to Celtic in both domestic cups and finishing third in the Scottish Premiership behind Martin O'Neill's men and Hearts.

Rangers' title hopes collapsed after the split as they lost four consecutive matches and another summer rebuild is looming, with captain James Tavernier departing after 11 years.

"They've not won enough in recent history and that's why the fans are frustrated at the moment," said Bell on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.

"They've got the new ownership who came in and willing to spend a lot of money but you've got to spend your money wisely, you've got to spend it in the right areas. It's not happened so far.

"Hopefully they've learned from their mistakes and they'll make better decisions going forward.

"Up in Scotland we are completely different from any English team and the ownership are starting to understand that as well.

"The points tally has been on a huge decline over the past seasons, 20 wins this season is not going to win you a title, it's not good enough in the league.

"There's got to be big change. We know there's going to be changes within the dressing room, whether Danny Rohl makes any changes within his backroom staff, we'll soon see, but the culture has to change because they've got to get back to a winning culture and winning trophies."

Jamie Currie
Fan writer

Rangers ended with a win but overall the season was a massive failure. There can be no sugarcoating things.

It's certainly not a campaign I will be looking back at fondly, from the protests against Russell Martin, Kevin Thelwell and Patrick Stewart, to Danny Rohl giving us hope and then the collapse after the split.

We have spent a lot of cash to become worse than last season.

Europe, something we as a support could cling on to, was ruined and in the cups we were just nowhere near.

Chairman Andrew Cavenagh has backed Rohl and is keeping him in charge. I'm 50/50 on it - I can see both sides of the coin. I'm not vehemently he must stay or get him out.

However, he has to show improvements, especially regarding his in-game tactical skills.

Rohl has said he will be a better coach next season - he will have to be to prove that Cavenagh was right to back him.

As if we didn't have enough chaos, the James Tavernier situation was a shambles. I don't think anyone comes out of it with credit.

But Tav gave this club 11 years and it seems poor the way he was treated. Something else you hope everyone learns from going forward.

All in all, I'm glad this season is over.

As I seem to write at the end of every season, you only have to hope the recruitment is pretty much bang on. It has to be or we will be in the same situation this time next year.

Rangers are making significant strides in their pursuit of Nigerian defender Akpe Victory, the 6ft 5in 19-year-old currently with Hungarian side Zalaegerszegi. (TEAMtalk), external

Hearts are one of the clubs interested in 22-year-old central defender Leon King, who is leaving Rangers under freedom of contract, having not been offered new terms. (Anthony Joseph on X), external

Tuesday's Scottish gossip

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Jonathan Sutherland
Sportscene presenter

Raphael Sallinger - Hibernian

On the losing side, but made five saves.

Tom Sparrow - Motherwell

A midfielder by trade, Sparrow has never let Motherwell down at right back.

Stephen Welsh - Motherwell

On loan from Celtic, Welsh has been a real leader at Fir Park. Played with heart, soul and real quality. Had an effort ruled out for a foul.

Ryan Astley - Dundee

Scored the winning goal to send the Dundee faithful home happy.

Tuur Rommens - Rangers

Won all his duels against Falkirk and looks a good signing by Danny Rohl.

Findlay Curtis - Kilmarnock

Surely has to be in the World Cup squad. Made the previous squad, and since then his form has been electric.

Callum McGregor - Celtic

Much has been made - rightly so - of the impact made by the return of Martin O'Neill in steering Celtic to another title. But in his own way, the captain at the centre of this team has quietly done the steering on the pitch. Since the Dundee United game there has been much more of a steely resolve and intensity when required from Celtic, and McGregor has embodied that mission in the post-split games. His teammates voiced their praise for his leadership on and off the pitch throughout what's been a tumultuous campaign that saw Brendan Rodgers and then Wilfried Nancy depart. Throughout it all McGregor has been the constant. The emotion poured out of him at the end said it all.

Lukas Fadinger - Motherwell

A steely presence all season for Motherwell. His deflected goal was the difference against Hibs.

Nicky Clescenco - Kilmarnock

Took his goal well. Looked lively and creative in the rout of Livingston.

Joe Hugill - Kilmarnock

Two goals against Livingston upped his tally to eight in his past 12 games for Kilmarnock. Has thrived under Neil McCann.

Youssef Chermiti- Rangers

Looked like an absolute world-beater against Falkirk. His goals were superb. Has had his critics, but 15 Premiership goals is a respectable tally. His challenge next season will be to up that tally, and be more consistent.

Watch the best of the action as Rangers won their first post-split fixture with a 5-2 victory at Falkirk. Available to UK users only.

Rangers fans, we asked you for your opinions on the 5-2 win over Falkirk that rounded out a disappointing Premiership campaign. Here's a taste of what you had to say...

Alex: Who cares? It's too little, too late from these bottle merchants that have disgraced the jersey and the club this season. I'm glad at least half of them will be gone for next season, and they can take the manager with them.

Steven: If Rangers have money to spend then there is only one player it should be spent on - Mikey Moore. We have plenty of quality in the academy to cover the gaps in the first team. Considering that the senior academy teams both became champions of their respective leagues, as opposed to our current first team, it speaks volumes of the talent coming through. Why are we even looking at teenagers in other teams, is our first team management blind?

John: Today was too little, too late. Too many players not good enough to put on a Rangers jersey, and one who was good enough gets snubbed by the club. I don't know what the problem is behind the scenes with James Tavernier but he deserved to be recognised for the massive contribution he made season after season.

The club should have pulled out all the stops to sign Lawrence Shankland when they had the chance now I expect he will head south. Finally, it's a blessing in disguise the team isn't in the Champions League, saved from that embarrassment.

Fraser: Nothing to celebrate. Ten points behind Celtic, a defence you can drive a bus through, and a manager who cannot motivate this squad. A message to the board - "you have six weeks to get it right."

Derek: Too little, far too late. We need another keeper, Jack Butland is a disaster with ball at his feet. I hope Findlay Curtis gets his chance next season. Hopefully we'll get Mikey Moore back next season. It was a nothing game and nearly blew it again. A huge clear out is needed and a few players back off loan. Hopefully a more Scottish identity next season.

Ross: A nice high note to end that rollercoaster of a season on. Credit to the big man Youssef Chermiti, he's slowly becoming a good striker and is miles better than he was when we signed him. I'm sorry to see Moore go (for now) as he's a great player in the making. Let's stick with Danny Rohl for now, we all have short memories at Ibrox and to forget the good work he put in to get us back into the title race would be a gross injustice. We'll keep fighting and hopefully next year we'll finally get it over the line.

Andy Coyle
BBC Sport Scotland

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"I will be a better manager than before."

Danny Rohl insists he has what it takes to improve Rangers next season after a disappointing finish to this campaign.

The Ibrox side signed off with a 5-2 win at Falkirk but four successive defeats had already consigned them to third place.

It could have been so different.

Rangers' last visit to the Falkirk Stadium was the final match before the split, when they won an astonishing match 6-3 after falling two goals behind.

That victory seemed like a statement of intent, keeping the Ibrox side just a point behind leaders Hearts but also displaying their ability to handle setbacks and find the goals that could deliver a title.

"It's been an emotional rollercoaster," said Rohl. "Four weeks ago here, I was totally convinced that we could win the league, but we couldn't. The gap was too big and there were too many defeats.

"We were competitive but not good enough in the key moments.

"I will take all the information and see what we have to improve. I'll come back in four weeks with a lot of energy for the new season.

"Rangers is a big job, a demanding job. That's the reason why I like to be here. I demand a lot from myself and players."

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Danny Rohl has confirmed that Rangers will work on re-signing Mikey Moore from Tottenham Hotspur this summer. (talkSPORT), external

The Rangers manager also insists striker Youssef Chermiti will be a key player next season after reports linking the 21-year-old to Porto. (Daily Record - subscription required), external

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Danny Rohl told BBC Sportsound: "We had a fast start, which was great, but then we let the opponent back. But after that we did well, at the end of a long season.

"It was great to see a couple of academy players on the pitch at the end. They deserve it. They won their cup yesterday, were champions of the league and today they get some minutes here. It's great for them.

"We want to create our own players from our academy. They have the identity of Rangers and it was a good step but nothing more.

"In some moments (this season) we were close to being competitive to win the league but finally we were four defeats away so that's something we have to change.

"That means we have to change things on and off the pitch, and that's what we will prepare and go forward with.

"When you look to the squad we have loan players (so there will be changes), but I won't speak about a number but we need some changes."

Youssef Chermiti's hat-trick helped Rangers sign off for the summer with a Scottish Premiership victory, as the visitors enjoyed a 5-2 final day win over Falkirk.

Read the full match report here.

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Rangers are in talks to buy 19-year-old defender Akpe Victory from Zalaegerszegi, with the Hungarian club seeking a fee of over £4m. (Ben Jacobs on X), external

Sunderland have opened talks with academy forward Finn Geragusian, with Rangers among the clubs showing interest in the 18-year-old. (Sunderland Echo), external

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Tottenham loanee Mikey Moore says Rangers supporters "deserve better" and admits the squad have lacked unity and fight this season.

Danny Rohl's side end the campaign third in the Premiership and without a trophy.

After a tricky start Moore, who joined on loan from Spurs last summer, has been a bright spark.

But the 18-year-old acknowledges things haven't been good enough this season.

"I think when you're here, this club has such history and it's such a great place to play and to be," he said.

"I think us as players need to realise what we need to deliver.

"We've delivered no trophies this year and it's not good enough, to be honest. We went out in the first stage of Europe so nothing that we've delivered has been good enough and we need to realise that.

"For us that needs to be the goal, to deliver for fans who come and watch us every single week and support us. It's the best support I've ever seen personally. They deserve better than that I think.

"As a squad there needs to be a lot more driving each other to be better. There's top people in the group but we need to have each other's back and when it gets tough I don't think we've done that enough.

"To have a winning culture you need to have those standards. It's hard to put it down to one thing but for me when it's got tough we just need to stick together more and I think that's the main thing for us.

"When we're doing well in a game everyone's probably full of confidence but when it gets tough we need to show our personality."

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Alistair Johnston has admitted he was "lucky" to avoid being sent off in Celtic's 3-1 derby win over Rangers last weekend.

The right-back was booked for a first-half challenge that caught Mikey Moore on the ankle after winning the ball in the highly-charged Premiership encounter.

Much debate has followed about the severity of the punishment for Johnston, with Rangers boss Danny Rohl intimating he should have been sent off.

Before the title decider against Hearts at Parkhead on Saturday, Canada international Johnston said: "As a defender now, you have to be so smart with every tackle you put in.

"Was I a little bit lucky? Yeah, probably. Was I intending to injure him? No.

"I was just trying to put a hard tackle in as every single fan on both sides of that rivalry would want their defenders to do.

"I caught him. I thought in the moment that I caught him on the top of the foot. It is what it is. In the moment I thought a yellow card was fair.

"If it was 10 years ago, I would have said 'how is that even a foul'? But that is just the day and age now.

"At the end of the day am I lucky I never got sent off? Probably. But it's football and you need to be able to make tackles.

"I'm glad I stayed on the pitch and managed to win that match."

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Skipper James Tavernier is departing at the end of the season and will not play again for Rangers after having an injection on an ankle problem.

Nicolas Raskin remains out with a hamstring issue. Falkirk's artificial pitch poses problems for Dujon Sterling while Ryan Naderi and Bailey Rice remain unavailable.

Lewis Neilson returns for Falkirk but Filip Lissah (ankle), Leon McCann (hamstring) and Scott Bain (ankle) are set to remain out along with Louie Marsh and Ethan Williams (both thigh).

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Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin has been included in Rudi Garcia's Belgium squad for the World Cup in the Americas this summer.

The 25-year-old, who made his Red Devils debut last year under Garcia, has 11 caps and featured in all but one of their World Cup qualifiers.

Raskin netted his first senior international goal during the 6-0 win over Kazakhstan last September.

Belgium will face Croatia and Tunisia in two friendly matches at the start of next month before heading to the finals where they are in Group G with Egypt, Iran and New Zealand.

The midfielder has made 50 appearances, scoring seven goals and providing nine assists, this season for Rangers, who have finished third in the Premiership and failed to win a trophy.