Summer market: what AR32 is hearing

Plenty of noise this week and, as one fan put it, a busy window isn’t finished yet. The gist from AR32 is straightforward — Rangers will keep trimming the squad and should be active in signing a handful of marquee players across defence, midfield and the wings. Take the details as hearsay, but there’s a clear pattern: cover the spine, add creativity and refresh the wide options.

Goalkeeping

On keepers the message is simple. The club is still hunting for a third-choice goalkeeper. Angus Gunn’s name had been floated earlier but that chatter has gone quiet, and Craig Gordon is mentioned as someone who’d be acceptable in that role. Nothing here is nailed down; just the usual last-line discussions fans hear in a window.

Defence — two centre-halves and a left-back?

Defensive business sounds hectic. The poster expects two more centre-backs rather than one. They reckon Souttar and Nsiala could move on — Souttar unhappy as a backup, Nsiala seeking minutes — which would explain recruiting two senior options and a younger backup. Specific targets mentioned in the thread include a youngster from Aberdeen and Falchener at Viking, and there’s an ongoing interest in a left-back, with a Motherwell full-back the only name heard so far. Again, these are approaches and interest rather than completed deals.

Midfield — turnover and a creative ten

Midfield looks the area with most outgoing traffic, according to the post. Bajrami, Raskin and Dio are said to be on the move, with Raskin allegedly having verbal terms agreed elsewhere and fees still to be sorted. Aasgaard may be available for the right price, and Barron’s camp are exploring options too. Fans in that thread expect two or three central mids to arrive, with Lewis Ferguson described as a likely signing — though the poster notes the fee and structure are being discussed and could take time. There’s also hope for a number ten, but no names were offered.

Forward line & wrap-up

Up front, Ross Stewart’s name keeps cropping up as a potential option should Chermiti leave, and Cerny was rumoured to have been in talks. The desire is for higher-quality wide attackers, with Curtis and Lawson as support. Antman has reportedly been told he can leave, while the writer hopes Gassama stays for his versatility. The final summary in the post is bullish — perhaps eight arrivals and many departures or loans, with a possible spend north of $40m — but remember, it’s what one fan is hearing rather than confirmed fact.

Written by AR32: 23 July 2026