Rangers are closing in on a landmark deal to secure Portland Timbers striker Kevin Kelsy as the summer transfer deadline rapidly approaches. The Ibrox side have agreed an outline package valued at approximately £9.5 million for the Venezuelan forward, making him one of the most expensive signings in the club’s history. Head coach Derek McInnes made acquiring a towering physical presence in the final third a paramount priority following Youssef Chermiti’s long-term knee injury. With personal terms already settled, Kelsy’s move hinges primarily on finalising work permit and visa formalities before he flies into Glasgow to undergo a medical and put pen to paper.
The impending arrival of Kelsy is triggering immediate ripples across the rest of the Rangers squad as multiple departures loom. Bojan Miovski’s future at Ibrox has come under sudden scrutiny, with the club now open to sanctioning a loan exit for the striker to make room for Kelsy’s inclusion. Meanwhile, midfield anchor Nicolas Raskin appears increasingly likely to head through the exit door before the window shuts. Having drawn significant interest across Europe, Raskin’s potential departure could net Rangers a substantial fee, prompting recruitment staff to scout for an orchestrator to maintain control in the middle of the park.
This late transfer scramble comes on the back of crucial momentum on the pitch, where Rangers secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Aberdeen at Pittodrie. Lawrence Shankland’s decisive penalty handed McInnes his first Scottish Premiership win in charge, while high-profile arrival Kim Min-su caught the eye with an inventive debut display in attack. While Rangers continue to hold firm against suitors for winger Djeidi Gassama, as many as six first-team players could still depart before the deadline as McInnes aggressively reshapes his squad for the domestic title push and European group fixtures.