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Rangers are in advanced talks with Leicester City about 32-year-old centre-half Conor Coady, who is open to the switch to Ibrox with a year left of his current contract with the club relegated from the Premier League. (Daily Record), external

Relegated Southampton are open to letting £100,000-per-week goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale leave on loan, with Galatasaray and Rangers interested in the 27-year-old England international. (TalkSport), external

Rangers have set an asking price of £20m for Hamza Igamane, with Marseille and Lazio showing interest in signing the 22-year-old forward, but this figure could potentially be negotiated. (TeamTalk), external

Rangers have held talks with Peterborough United midfielder Kwame Poku and his agent as they look to convince the 23-year-old to move to Ibrox on a free transfer ahead of a number of Championship clubs. (Football Insider), external

Twente Enschede technical director Jan Streuer says they still want to bring 31-year-old Robin Propper back to the Dutch club from Rangers, even though they are close to signing Shakhtar Donetsk's Israeli centre-back, Stav Lemkin. (Glasgow Times), external

Rangers are keen on goalkeeping coach Sal Bibbo, whose contract is about to expire with Sheffield Wednesday. (Sheffield Star), external

Read Tuesday's Scottish Gossip in full.

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New Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh addressed the media following the extraordinary general meeting earlier today where shareholders approved the club's new American owners £20m investment into the club.

Here are some of the key questions and answers provided:

How important is Champions League football, both in a football and financial sense this season?

"Champions League is the goal that we're trying to get to in Europe every year. So every year our goal is Champions League.

"We have to get through three matches, or three sets of matches, that won't be easy, but it's the goal that's important. It brings more revenue and it will always be our benchmark."

How much do you relish the challenge of trying to depose Celtic as the dominant force in Scotland and what do you think of the rivalry?

"We relish that challenge.

"We're impatient, we're competitive and so we look forward to the challenge.

"In terms of the rivalry, I think rivalry is one of the things that make football great. And our rivalry with Celtic - Rangers wouldn't quite be the same without that rivalry. It's top five in the world.

"Boca, River Plate, Lazio, Roma, Celtic, Rangers, like those would be the three things that come to mind.

"So I think it's fantastic to have that rivalry and we look forward to the challenge."

What was it that stood out for you with Russell Martin?

"There are four criteria that we looked at for head coach...

"One, somebody that would coach what we think is the right style of play or game model. Two, who will build the culture in the way that we think it needs to be built. Three, who will develop talent. And four, who can win matches.

"And Russell was the standout across all of those metrics, unanimously, amongst our team, so we're thrilled to have Russell as our head coach."

Was your feeling from the outset that £20 million is a good kind of start to get you going?

"£20m is the amount of primary capital that we are putting in. We have been careful to not say we won't put more in and to not say we will put more in.

"When we think about the amount of capital that is needed, we look at it through three lenses.

"The first is what impact will it have and we think £20m into the club – and again, we're not being specific about where the £20m is going – we think £20m is the right amount this summer.

"And the other two lenses that we look though are FSR (UEFA's Financial Sustainability Regulations) and making sure we are running the club in a sustainable way.

"We are not looking for what I think of as the sugar high – come in spend some money, sign some players and try to win something and then you have the sugar crash that comes from that."

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New Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh addressed the media following the extraordinary general meeting earlier today where shareholders approved the club's new American owners £20m investment into the club.

Here are some of the key questions and answers provided:

Where were you when you got the call about Rangers?

"I was on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, outside a coffee shop, about to go to a Yankees game.

"I've known Rangers forever as a football fan, and so when the phone call came and said, would you have an interest, it was sort of a lightning bolt moment.

"I think three seconds later, I was on the phone with Paraag."

What was the immediate attraction when you got that call?

"There are many things about the club that are attractive, but the big three are the supporters, the breadth and depth of the fan base.

"It's just incredible. Not seeing too many other clubs in Europe that have this sort of scope and this sort of passion.

"Ibrox, we're obviously sitting here, an incredibly magical place, tough to come as an opposing player, and really magical to attend as a Rangers supporter."

What was it like walking through the doors for the first time?

"It's a physical experience when you walk upstairs. You walk up the marble stairs, and you walk the hall, the blue room, and the trophy room in particular.

"You can just sort of feel the history in the club, and there's just no other way to describe it.

"You walk in, and you instantly feel indebted to what has come before you, and yet you also have the desire to do everything you possibly can to not just continue the history, but also improve the trajectory."

What are the biggest challenges in the short-term?

"When I think about the short term, I guess I don't focus on challenges, I focus on opportunity, and we have what I believe are the right plans.

"We are beginning to have the right team in place, meaning the staff, I don't mean the squad, that will continue to change over the summer.

"So, I guess it's sort of a backwards answer, but instead of thinking about things that keep me awake at night, I think about the opportunity that's in front of us.

"This club has so much potential, and we're eager to take that sort of potential energy and turn it into kinetic energy.

"I would say that there's real work to be done. I think everybody is aware of that. Paraag and I are two of the least patient people that you'll meet.

"We're also incredibly competitive, and so we share our supporters' sense of urgency and so we are in both feet today, and we'll move this forward as fast as we can."

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Former chairman Alastair Johnston believes Rangers have been provided with "a great opportunity" after shareholders gave approval for the new American owners to invest £20m into the club.

At an extraordinary meeting in Glasgow, the four resolutions tabled were voted through with 98% of shareholder backing.

Johnston, now a non-executive director, urged the Ibrox club to seize the moment and "deliver" and to "not screw it up".

"My sense right now is this is all about opportunity," Johnston told BBC Scotland following the EGM.

"We've got a great opportunity here. Let's not screw up in terms of doing the wrong thing with the wrong people or whatever.

"It's about believing in a combination of our history, but also recognising that the world turns and we need to adopt new ideas and new thoughts.

"Over the last six months, I've become increasingly positive about the opportunity.

"It's now a question of delivering."

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AEK Athens are pushing hard to tie up a deal for Cyriel Dessers within the next 48 hours (Scottish Sun), external.

Croatian striker Matija Frigan says the Scottish Premiership would be perfect for him as Rangers and Hamburg are linked with the 22-year-old currently with Westerlo in Belgium. (Daily Record), external

Robin Propper will begin pre-season with Rangers this week despite a bid for the 31-year-old centre-half from his former club, Twente Enschede, but is expected to hold talks with new head coach Russell Martin before deciding on his future. (Daily Record), external

Lyall Cameron is set to miss Rangers' return to pre-season with a minor calf issue (Daily Record), external.

Wrexham and Stockport County are interested in former Wales and Rangers forward Tom Lawrence (Sky Sports), external.

Read Monday's gossip column in full.

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Former Scotland midfielder Kevin Thomson has revealed he has not had "much dialogue" with Rangers about his future despite his contract as under-18s coach ending next week.

The 40-year-old, who spent three years with the club as a player, returned to Ibrox in his current role in February but has not yet been offered a new contract.

Thomson told BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound it would be "brilliant" to stay on now that Russell Martin has been appointed head coach and the American consortium's takeover has been completed.

"I went back in the second week in February," he said. "We finished up the third in May.

"Obviously in that time there's been a takeover, a new manager. My contract's finished on 30 June.

"As of yet, I've not really had much dialogue with the club. I'm just waiting to see what's what."

Because of the uncertainty, former Kelty Hearts manager Thomson is open to other opportunities.

"Moving forward, if there's an opportunity there, then brilliant," he added. "If there's not, then you know what I'm like, I just bash on and keep grafting away."

Bournemouth right-back Max Aarons has agreed to move to Rangers on loan, with both clubs having signed all the documents and with formal steps to follow for the 25-year-old. (Fabrizio Romano on X), external

Max Aarons rejected approaches from Burnley and Leeds United, along with a host of Championship clubs, before agreeing to join Rangers on loan from Bournemouth. (The Boot Room), external

It was said on ERA sport that Rangers, AEK Athens and Cyriel Dessers have reached a full agreement for the 30-year-old striker to complete a transfer to the Greek club. (AEK Guy on X), external

Rangers are determined on keeping 22-year-old forward Hamza Igamane at the club beyond the summer transfer window despite interest from Everton and West Ham United. (Football Insider), external

Rangers could miss out on striker Dor Turgeman because Maccabi Tel Aviv may be reluctant to sell the 21-year-old, or will significantly raise the asking price, because of fears the rising conflict in the Middle East will make it more difficult for them to attract a replacement signing. (Sport 5 via Glasgow Times), external

Luka Jelenic has attracted interest from Rangers and Vitoria Guimaraes and Rangers, but there are no official offers yet for the 25-year-old centre-half who Osijek bought for £685,000 last season from Varazdin. (24sata via Croatian Football on X), external

Ianis Hagi, who has been linked with Genoa and Borussia Monchengladbach, has confirmed he is in talks with Polish club Legia Warsaw following the 26-year-old Romania midfielder's release by Rangers. (The National On Sunday), external

Wrexham and Stockport County are interested in Tom Lawrence following the 31-year-old midfielder's release by Rangers. (Sky Sports), external

Read Sunday's Scottish Gossip in full.

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A positive start is "imperative" for Russell Martin if he is to get patience as Rangers head coach, says former midfielder Kevin Thomson.

Friday's Scottish Premiership schedule reveal issued the new Ibrox boss with a tough introduction to his reign in Govan.

Following a Champions League second round qualifier against Panathinaikos, Martin's side will open their league campaign with a trip to Motherwell.

Rangers also face a trip to St Mirren and a home Old Firm derby in their first four Premiership games.

Thomson notes the "slight disgruntlement from the fans" following Martin's arrival, but the ex-Ibrox midfielder is backing the former Southampton boss to do a good job.

However, Thomson feels it is crucial the 39-year-old starts well.

"He's really articulate, really intelligent and presents himself well," Thomson said of Martin on BBC Sportsound.

"He suffered in the Premier League, no doubt, but I think he's going to do a good job. But he needs time. whether he will get time is anybody's guess.

"That's going to be dictated by the start. The start is imperative, it really is. I hope he gets some sort of affordability to bring his own players in to get off to a good start and do a good job."

We asked for your views on Rangers' Scottish Premiership fixtures and how they will be faring after 10 games.

Here's what some of you said:

Brian: This is the great unknown going into first 10 games under a new manager that most of us are unsure about - I am anxious and not overly confident. It could be exhilarating and the start of a new era of success or it could become toxic ending in a total meltdown. Loyalty to the club says sitting on top on maximum points with a goal difference that speaks volumes of a team totally dominating Scottish football.

Sue: If the recruitment is right and Russell Martin instils a sense of belief and resolve into his team, then I fervently hope Rangers are on top after 10 games and creating headlines with scintillating football - the first Old Firm could be the acid test and a defining moment in Martin's stint as manager.

Jon: The manager's tactics and mentality will take up to the first 10 games for the team to be fully embracing the high press he wants, so for me if we are in second place but easily within touching distance of the league leaders I'll be happy. It's a long season with many twists and turns ahead.

Willie: I think there is so much apprehension regarding the new management team and the squad, however I'm really excited about the league (not so much about the Euro tie), but following the opening 10 I anticipate a 100% return and being five points clear of Hibs in second...

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Russell Martin believes his Rangers squad will "look different" by the time he takes charge of his first game next month.

Former Ibrox defender Martin kicks off his tenure against Greek side Panathinaikos in the Champions League second qualifying round, with the first leg on 22-23 July.

"I think the squad will look different," the head coach, who has yet to make a signing, told Rangers TV.

"We will have some players in by then, so the earlier we can do that, the better, so they become ingrained in what we are trying to build culturally and in terms of performance.

"The players are back in on Monday, that's the most exciting bit. We will see what they can do, how we are going to have to adapt and tweak to make it really built-in and ready for us, and then the rest will take care of itself."

Rangers will kick off their Scottish Premiership campaign against Motherwell - led by Martin's former Norwich City team-mate Jens Berthel Askou - but the Ibrox boss' main focus for now is on Panathinaikos.

The Athens side were the highest ranked of the three unseeded teams in the league path of the Champions League draw.

"A lot of people said to me it's maybe the toughest draw we could have had, but we have to play against and beat good teams if we want to compete in European football," Martin added.

"It gives us something to work towards and look at them, but the focus is going to be on us and making sure we are ready to compete against anyone by the time the game comes around."

Opta have crunched the numbers to rank the difficulty of each Scottish Premiership club's first four fixtures of the 2025-26 season.

According to their data model, St Mirren have the toughest start, followed by two clubs helmed by new managers, Dundee and Motherwell.

As for the easiest, Hibernian and capital rivals Hearts should got off to a flier, right?

Take a look below to see where your side places...

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Aside from the first two games of the season, all dates are subject to change as a result of broadcast and other requirements.

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See Rangers' full fixture list here

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Rangers manager Russell Martin expects John Souttar to be fit for the Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos after the defender had a "minor operation".

Souttar reportedly delayed the hernia surgery, external so he could feature for Scotland in their end-of-season friendly double-header. The 28-year-old started the defeat by against Iceland and was an unused substitute in the win over Liechtenstien.

Rangers host Panathinaikos in a second-round qualifier on 22-23 July, with the return leg in Greece the following week.

"John made a decision. He had a bit of minor injury, he wanted to go and play because he's desperate to play for his country which I admire," Martin told Sky Sports.

"So the plan was here, and everyone was aware of it, to get sorted after that so he has had a minor operation.

"We expect him to be fit for the Panathinaikos game so it hasn't really affected preparations."

Rangers open the league season with a trip to face Motherwell and Martin said: "It's [a win] really important for us, for the supporters, for the club, but also it's not going to define our season.

"So we have to make sure that we are ready to perform in the European game before that, we have to make sure we're then ready again to go.

"We have a lot of work to do physically and tactically. The players haven't even been in the building yet, they come back on Monday which I'm really excited about, but now we have something to really work towards and it's going to be great."

Motherwell's new boss Jens Berthel Askou is a former Norwich City team-mate of Martin.

"We've exchanged messages this morning," said Martin.

"Knowing Jens and how intense he was about his work as a player and how he is as a person, seriously professional, intelligent, he'll have them very well organised and prepared so we have to make sure we are ready for any challenge."

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The first Old Firm derby of the 2025-26 Scottish Premiership season will be at Ibrox on Sunday, 31 August. Russell Martin's side host Celtic in a 12:00 BST kick-off.

Rangers travel to Celtic Park on Saturday, 3 January for the new year derby and the Glasgow rivals' final pre-split meeting is pencilled in for Saturday, 28 February.

What about the festive schedule? Rangers' last match before Christmas is away to Hearts on Saturday, 20 December then Martin's men round off 2025 with home games against Motherwell and St Mirren.

Rangers complete the pre-split campaign away to newly-promoted Falkirk on Saturday, 11 April.

Looking at the fixture list, where do you think Rangers will be after 10 games? Have your say here.

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Russell Martin's first Scottish Premiership game as Rangers boss will be away to Motherwell.

The match will take place on Saturday, 2 August at 17:30 BST, with Rangers' first home fixture of the league season against Dundee on 9 August at 17:45.

See Rangers' Scottish Premiership fixtures in full here.

Where do you think Rangers will be after 10 games and what do you make of how the fixtures have fallen? Share your views here.

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Rangers manager Russell Martin was "unlucky" to lose his previous job as Southampton manager despite being bottom off the Premier League, says Saints owner Dragan Solak.

Martin led Southampton into the top flight but was sacked in December following a 5-0 defeat by Tottenham, leaving them with just one win and a league-low of 11 goals.

However, in an interview with BBC Radio Solent, Solak revealed Martin could have still be in charge if VAR decisions taken "eight points off" his team.

"I really believe he was absolutely, fundamentally behind his idea of football and that is not easy in an environment like the Premier League that is so competitive," Solak said.

"But to give him credit we were quite unlucky, I don't even know how to characterise some of the VAR decisions that we had - but in my opinion VAR took eight points off Russell's team.

"If he had those eight points more in December I think he would probably manage the team through the whole season.

"I'm not saying we would stay in the league but we would have [had] a much more competitive run and Russell would definitely still be leading the team."

No sooner does the season finish and we start looking forward to key dates for the next campaign - and that will be a lot easier to do on Friday when the Scottish Premiership fixtures are released.

That's right, that special day in the calendar is almost here already. The day when you'll learn details of derby fixtures, Christmas opponents and the run-in to the split.

This page will bring you all the fixtures when they drop at 09:00 BST on Friday and we'll be giving you the chance to have your say on how things look.

The new campaign kicks off on the weekend of Saturday, 2 August and will conclude on Sunday, 17 May 2026.