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Rangers' new home kit for the upcoming season is inspired by Ibrox Stadium on its 125th anniversary.

The strip's "unique diagonal print" is said to reflect the structural architecture that "crowns the Bill Struth Main Stand".

Touches of red and white complement the kit's royal blue.

And the inside bears a quote from legendary former manager Walter Smith: "There are people for whom Rangers Football Club is their entire way of life."

Ianis Hagi's agent admits it will be hard to find a club to buy the Romania midfielder, who spent last season with La Liga outfit Alaves, and the 25-year-old is likely to head out on loan again from Rangers next season. (Fanatik via Football Scotland), external

Rangers and Lens have expressed their interest in Morocco Under-23 winger Couhaib Driouech, but PSV Eindhoven are still in the running to sign the 22-year-old currently with Excelsior. (Mounir Boualin on X), external

Couhaib Driouech's preference is to join PSV Eindhoven, but relegated Excelsior want more than the £1.7m being offered for the Netherlands-born winger and other clubs are interested. (Eindhoven Dagblad), external

Besiktas are lining up an official bid for 30-year-old midfielder Tom Lawrence from new head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst's former club, Rangers. (Kartal Haber via Scottish Sun), external

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Liam Kelly says he could not have comprehended his return to Rangers after a six-year spell away from the Ibrox club.

The 28-year-old Rangers academy graduate departed in 2018 before permanent stints at Livingston, Queens Park Rangers and Motherwell.

Kelly, who has now signed a two-year deal at Ibrox after leaving Motherwell, said: "It is unbelievable to be back at Rangers.

"When I left, I probably never thought I would be back, but I am so delighted to be here. I know the size of the club, I spent 14 years here, so it is a great feeling, and I am looking forward to the new challenge.

“You always have faith in your own ability that you can play at the top level and this club is the highest level.

"I am joining a really talented group of players and a really talented group of goalkeepers, so I am excited.”

Manager Philippe Clement believes the Scotland international will bolster Rangers' squad as they look to go one better in the title race next term.

“I am delighted we have been able to secure the signing of Liam," the Belgian said.

"We have had some really positive conversations, and he is a goalkeeper with experience in Scotland and in the Scottish Premiership which will be valuable for our squad."

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Leon Balogun says Rangers need a "shift in mentality" if they are to wrestle the title back from Celtic in the new season.

Philippe Clement's side faltered in the final months of last term to finish eight points adrift as Celtic won a third successive title.

Rangers kick off the 2024-25 campaign away to Hearts and defender Balogun, who has signed a one-year deal to stay at Ibrox, told Sky Sports: "We need to have a shift in mentality and build more confidence.

"We need to build that through pre-season, but that's a process that we need to work on every day by reputation mainly and gaining confidence in what you do.

"Under the manager we've seen what he was able to do in a very short period of time.

"Given he now has a full pre-season to work with us to implement his ideas, that's one factor. Apart from that, it's what we're about every year and the quality in the team.

"It's about ticking a few boxes and working on a few weak spots that we had last season and make sure they go away."

Balogun, 35, regards the opener Tynecastle as an ideal tester for the Ibrox squad.

"Hearts are normally one of the stronger teams in the league so I think it's the perfect start to see where we're at," he added.

"We have something to make up for and we want to have a good start to the season."

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After a tricky opening day test at Tynecastle, Rangers will not have long to wait for the first Old Firm derby of the season.

Rangers travel to Celtic Park on the weekend of Saturday, 31 August, with the new year's derby taking place at Ibrox on Thursday, 2 January.

Celtic are at home for the final meeting of the Glasgow rivals before the split on the weekend of Saturday, 15 March.

That is followed by away trips to Dundee and Aberdeen either side of a home game with Hibs.

Uncertainty remains over the venue for Rangers' early home matches - they are scheduled to face Motherwell and Ross County in the opening month - because of a delay to renovation works on the Copland Stand at Ibrox.

The club are in talks over "contingency arrangements", whose chief executive Neil Doncaster has told BBC Scotland: "We’ll be working with Rangers and will no doubt be talking with teams they are scheduled to play at home against.

"We will certainly do what we can to be as helpful as we can whilst trying to be as fair as we can to all parties."

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Rangers say they will clarify where their early-season home matches will be played at the "earliest possible opportunity".

A delay to building work is likely to "impact" Ibrox amid doubts the stadium will be ready for Rangers' opening games.

Philippe Clement's side are due to host Motherwell and Ross County in August after the 2024-25 Premiership fixtures were announced this morning.

With the Hampden pitch being relaid, Murrayfield has been mooted as an alternative option.

The Ibrox club's statement added: "Rangers thanks our supporters for their patience."

Fixtures for the 2024-25 Scottish Premiership season have been released.

The campaign will kick off with Hearts hosting Rangers at Tynecastle, a repeat of the sides' final league game of last season which ended in a 3-3 draw.

Newly-promoted Dundee United entertain derby rivals Dundee, while Celtic begin their title defence with the visit of Kilmarnock.

Jimmy Thelin's first Premiership game as Aberdeen boss is a trip to Perth to face St Johnstone.

David Gray starts his reign as permanent Hibs head coach away to St Mirren, while Motherwell are to home to Ross County.

The opening round of fixtures will be played from 3-5 August.

Rangers are still trying to find temporary accommodation for home matches during August amid the delayed completion of works at Ibrox Stadium, with rugby ground Murrayfield and other options being considered for potentially five fixtures. (Scottish Sun), external

Rangers' home domestic fixtures will not be reversed to away games during August despite needing a temporary home with Ibrox likely to be out of action for the first month of the 2024-25 season. (Daily Record), external

Read Thursday's Scottish Gossip in full here.

Rangers kick off the 2024/25 Scottish Premiership season as Philippe Clement's side travel to face Hearts at Tynecastle.

The match will take place on Saturday, 3 August at 12:30 BST.

You can find all of Rangers' fixtures here

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Rangers' Ianis Hagi helped Romania secure a 1-1 draw and win Group E at Euro 2024.

Trailing 1-0, Romania won a penalty when Hagi was fouled by David Hancko and Razvan Marin converted eight minutes before the break.

Hagi was substituted for the final 24 minutes.

All four teams in Group E finished on four points but Romania had the highest goal tally while sharing the best goal difference with second-placed Belgium, who drew 0-0 with Ukraine.

Slovakia progress as one of the four best third-placed sides with Ukraine finishing bottom.

Romania will play the Netherlands in the round of 16 and could meet Austria or Turkey in the quarter-finals.

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Goalkeeper Mason Munn has signed a contract extension with Rangers, keeping him at Ibrox until May 2028.

The 18-year-old was part of the side that won the Scottish Youth Cup last season and has represented Northern Ireland Under-19s.

"We are delighted that Mason has committed his future to Rangers," manager Philippe Clement said.

"It is recognition of his development in the Academy in recent years, and, as a boyhood Rangers fan, he is well aware of what it takes to represent this club.

"There is further improvement to come from Mason in the years ahead and we look forward to his continued development as an individual."

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The 2024-25 SPFL schedule will be unveiled at 09:00 BST on Thursday, and we've got all the information you need before the return of domestic football.

The action in all four leagues kicks off on the weekend of 3 August.

Eight months later, the Premiership split happens on the weekend of 12 and 13 April and the top-flight season concludes on the weekend of 17 and 18 May.

And while it might be too painful to be thinking about the national team, there are international periods in September, October, November and March to bear in mind.

There will not, however, be a winter break this season.

The expansion of Uefa's club competitions - with the new league phase of the Champions League and Europa League running until the end of January - is the reason for that.

The SPFL said the format change "exerts additional pressure on the domestic calendar" and means no mid-season trips to the sunshine for Premiership clubs.

Greek club POAK are at an advanced stage of discussions with Cyriel Dessers and Rangers appear satisfied with the financial offer that has been submitted for the 29-year-old striker. (Nova Sports)

Celtic and Rangers have joined Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United and Southampton in holding signing talks with 18-year-old striker Ajay Matthews, who is set to leave Middlesbrough this summer. (The Secret Scout)

Jack Butland is set to be named the new Rangers captain if James Tavernier leaves the club this summer, with a move to Saudi Arabia on the cards. (Daily Record)

Former Hibernian striker Merouane Zemmama thinks Rangers could have saved themselves millions by landing Hamza Igamane for £2m. (Scottish Sun)

Departing defender Borna Barisic told Robbie Fraser he is the future for Rangers at left-back, with the youngster poised to be Ridvan Yilmaz's understudy after signing a two-year contract extension. (The Herald)

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Aberdeen are "fully prepared to go to a tribunal" to settle a compensation package with Rangers for midfielder Connor Barron.

Last week, the 21-year-old Dons academy product joined the Ibrox club on a four-year deal after the expiration of his contract at Pittodrie.

"Both clubs are mandated to find a solution," Aberdeen chief executive Alan Burrows said.

"They have to make counter proposals, if there’s no agreement then it goes to the SPFL.

"That’s the part of the process that’s ongoing now. If that can't be agreed, we're fully prepared to go to a tribunal.

"It's our job to get the best value and that applies to Connor Barron. We've had experience with these before."

On potential interest in Bojan Miovski, Burrows confirmed there have been no bids for the Dons striker but the cub are "realistic" about what could come.

Burrows also stated there have been no offers for Luis 'Duk' Lopes, who is reportedly keen to leave.

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John Lundstram has revealed he has Borna Barisic to thank for his move to Trabzonspor from Rangers as the pair arrived together in Turkey after coming to the end of their Ibrox contracts.

Lundstram, who spent three seasons in Glasgow, admitted they both found it "a bit overwhelming seeing so many people here" to greet them at the airport as they were mobbed by fans and media.

Asked how the move came about, the 30-year-old English midfielder told A Spor:, external "I have Borna to thank. When he got the call about Trabzonspor, he also said the manager really likes me and the club would like to sign me.

"So I went home to speak to my wife and called my agent very fast to say let's go."

Lundstram also revealed he is "so excited to get started" having spoken to Rangers' Turkish left-back, Ridvan Yilmaz, about the country and the club.

"I'm a very good friend with Ridvan Yilmaz, so we spoke a lot about Turkey even before the interest from Trabzonspor," he said. "I wanted to know about the culture, about Besiktas and what the fans are like, because I hear that you guys are quite crazy.

"And, when I heard from Trabzonspor, I asked Ridvan and he said I'd love the club. So I was very comfortable with the decision."

Croatia cap Barisic had found himself behind Yilmaz in the Ibrox pecking order at left-back in the latter months of his six years at Ibrox and said he was "very excited" by the new challenge.

"The transfer process in my case was very easy," the 31-year-old said. "I really wanted to come here when the manager told me he wanted me, so we made a deal in two or three days."

Barisic also released a statement on Instagram thanking his Rangers team-mates, staff and fans, saying he will always support the Scottish Premiership club.

"It’s never easy to say goodbye, especially to something that means much to you like Rangers FC means to me and my family," he added. "I made friends and memories for life."

Rangers want to make a summer move for Scotland midfielder Kenny McLean, the 32-year-old who still has two years left on his Norwich City contract with a further 12-month option on top of that. (Daily Record), external

Rangers are willing to offload 30-year-old Wales midfielder Tom Lawrence this summer and use the cash to invest in new signings. (Football Insider), external

Midfielder John Lundstram and left-back Borna Barisic arrived together in Turkey with only a successful medical standing between the pair and completing their move to Trabzonspor after both left Rangers at the end of their contracts. (A Spor), external

Borna Barisic was undergoing a medical on Monday as the 31-year-old left-back prepares to sign for Trabzonspor after leaving Rangers. (TeamTalk), external

English midfielder John Lundstram has revealed that he was told of Trabzonspor's interest by Borna Barisic and that their Rangers team-mate, Ridvan Yilmaz, spoke highly of the club before he and the Croat left-back chose to move to Turkey. (A Spor), external

Former Go Ahead Eagles head coach Andries Ulderink has agreed a deal with Rangers to become an assistant manager under Philippe Clement and alongside Stephan Van Der Heyden. (Rangers Review), external

Read Tuesday's Scottish Gossip in full here.

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Robbie Fraser has signed a new contract at Rangers, tying him to the club until 2026.

The left-back, 21, made his first-team debut in May's 5-2 Scottish Premiership win over Dundee and he started the Ibrox side's final league game of the campaign, a 3-3 draw at Hearts.

Jefte has joined Rangers this summer while fellow left-back Ridvan Yilmaz is also under contract.

"We are delighted that Robbie has committed his future to Rangers," manager Philippe Clement told the Rangers website.

"The academy is fundamental to the future success of the club, and Robbie has impressed with his quality and tireless work ethic."

And Fraser added: "It’s a special moment and a big day for people close to me, my family and friends.

"I take so much pride in being involved with this football club and it’s a really good feeling to stay for a couple more years.

"The manager has shown an added faith in the young players, and he has given me my opportunity in the first team which I’m so happy about. I have a lot to be thankful for and I can really see positive strides for me moving forward."

Rangers are considering a move for Heart of Midlothian chief executive Andrew McKinlay after James Bisgrove stepped down last month. (Daily Record), external

New Besiktas head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst is looking to offer Queen's Park head of youth Anton McElhone a first-team role at the Turkish club. (Daily Record), external

Moroccan club Far Rabat have explained that they had to let Hamza Igamane sign a five-year contract with Rangers for a fee of £1.75m because the 21-year-old striker's goal was to play in Europe. (Daily Record), external

Read Monday's Scottish Gossip in full here.

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Rangers forward Ianis Hagi made his second appearance at Euro 2024 but was unable to help prevent Romania losing to Belgium in a Group E thriller.

The 25-year-old came off the bench in the 68th minute with his side trailing to Youri Tielemans' early opener.

Romelu Lukaku had a goal ruled out before Kevin de Bruyne wrapped up the 2-0 win late on, leaving the group on a knife-edge as all four teams have three points.

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Hamza Igamane has agreed a five-year contract to join Rangers from AS FAR. (Sun), external

Heerenveen boss Kees van Wonderen backs Sam Lammers to take his scoring form on loan at Utrecht back to Rangers in the new season. (Record), external

Former Scotland and Rangers forward Ally McCoist congratulated Glasgow Warriors following their epic United Rugby Championship final win against Bulls in South Africa. (Sun), external

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Rangers’ hopes of landing Kosovo international Albion Rrahmani could be derailed after his current side Rapid Bucharest – managed by former Celtic boss Neil Lennon – said they had rejected a ‘lowball’ offer. (Daily Record), external

Rangers midfielder Niclas Raskin has hailed boss Philippe Clement for bringing a breath of fresh air and European ideas to the club. (RTBF), external

Read the rest of today's Scottish football gossip here.