Rangers have now been in touch to sign a versatile attacking target who is wanted by the likes of Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.

Rangers out of Europa League after defeat to Athletic Club

The Gers’ hopes of lifting the Europa League came to an end on Thursday night, with Barry Ferguson’s side losing 2-0 to Athletic Club in Bilbao.

Heading into the second leg at a stalemate, Rangers were second best overall but could still have had a penalty in the first half after a pull on Cyriel Dessers

However, Athletic Club were awarded their second penalty of the tie shortly before half-time which was converted by Oihan Sanchet, with star winger Nico Williams doubling the scoreline late on.

Talking after the defeat, Ferguson was asked about his Rangers future, to which he said: “Where this leaves me now is I’m going to finish the season as strongly as possible. I’ve not sat down and talked about it – but it needs to get sorted soon because as a club we need to do a lot of work.

“The club needs to get back challenging. I just want my club to get back to where it should be, whether it’s me or someone else.”

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Attention off the pitch will now be on the 49ers Enterprises’ takeover being completed, a new manager being appointed and several incoming and departures in the transfer market ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Rangers make contact to sign in-demand attacker

In recent days, Rangers and the 49ers have been linked with a move for Crystal Palace youngster Jesse Derry, with the 17-year-old rejecting an offer of professional terms at Selhurst Park.

Now, according to TBR Football, Rangers have made their first move to sign Derry by making contact. It is claimed that both Aston Villa and Manchester City have held talks to sign the forward, whereas Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Eintracht Frankfurt, FC Porto, Juventus, Monaco, PSG and RB Leipzi

Rangers are named as another club who have made an approach for Derry alongside rivals Celtic. Derry, who has been likened to Jack Grealish due to his hairstyle and low socks, is described as an attacker who can play on either wing, in an attacking midfield role or even as a striker, so should he move to Glasgow would provide plenty of versatility.

 

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A move away from Crystal Palace looks likely given the number of clubs who have made an approach for Derry’s services, and who knows, Rangers could have a chance if they can offer a quicker pathway into first-team football than some of the other huge clubs who are keen.