NafisaCeltic fans are in complete meltdown on social media after fresh reports emerged that their bitter rivals Rangers are closing in on yet another smart signing under new manager Derek McInnes.
The Parkhead faithful have been mercilessly mocking the Gers online, with many dismissing the move as another desperate attempt by the Ibrox club to catch up in the Old Firm arms race.
McInnes was officially unveiled as Rangers boss earlier this week after leaving Hearts, and he has wasted no time stamping his authority on the squad.
Lawrence Shankland has already arrived as the first major addition since his appointment, and it now looks like the former Jambos boss is set to raid his old club once again for his second signing.
Rangers are on the verge of completing the signing of midfield beast Cammy Devlin, who is expected to join the Light Blues on a free transfer in the coming days.
The Australia international’s contract at Tynecastle is due to expire shortly, and the Gers have moved quickly to snap him up without paying a penny in transfer fees. Devlin has reportedly agreed personal terms and is set to complete his move to Ibrox very soon.
Many Celtic supporters have taken to social media to ridicule the deal, with some questioning whether Devlin is good enough to make a real difference at Rangers.
However, others are privately worried, as the combative midfielder has been in excellent form for Hearts and could prove to be a shrewd acquisition.
Why Devlin could be even better than Callum McGregor for Rangers:
While Celtic’s captain Callum McGregor remains one of the best midfielders in the country, Devlin’s numbers last season suggest he could bring a different kind of intensity and steel to the Rangers engine room. The Australian has shown himself to be a relentless ball-winner and has started far more games than many of his rivals in recent seasons.
With Derek McInnes now at the helm, Devlin would be reuniting with a manager who knows him well from their time together at Hearts. Should this deal go through, McInnes will already have two of his former Tynecastle stars — Devlin and Shankland — ready to hit the ground running next season.
Celtic fans may be laughing and poking fun for now, but if Devlin settles quickly at Ibrox and begins dominating midfield battles, the jokes could soon turn to concern.
Rangers are clearly trying to build a competitive squad under their new Scottish manager, and this latest reported addition has only intensified the Old Firm tension heading into the new campaign.
The next few days will be crucial as the transfer window continues to heat up.
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