NafisaThe summer transfer window may still have weeks left to run, but the Old Firm rivalry is already in full swing after Rangers’ latest move in the market sparked an immediate reaction from Celtic supporters.
With every rumour and completed signing now heavily scrutinised, it didn’t take long for fans on both sides of Glasgow to lock horns once fresh reports emerged linking Rangers with another ambitious addition.
Derek McInnes has wasted little time reshaping his squad ahead of the new Scottish Premiership campaign, with Rangers continuing to strengthen several key positions as they look to close the gap on their city rivals.
The latest player to emerge on Rangers’ radar is reported to be Cameroon international Ryan Fosso, whose performances in Austria have also attracted attention from clubs elsewhere in Europe.
As speculation gathered pace online, Celtic supporters were quick to share their opinions.
Some questioned whether the midfielder would genuinely improve Rangers’ starting XI, while others argued the Ibrox side still have plenty of work to do before they can seriously challenge for the Scottish Premiership title.
Several fans also pointed towards Celtic’s recent domestic success, insisting Rangers’ transfer activity alone would not be enough to shift the balance of power in Scotland.
However, it wasn’t long before Rangers supporters responded.
Many defended the club’s recruitment strategy, arguing McInnes is assembling a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts and praising the club for acting decisively in the transfer market.
Others suggested the criticism coming from across the city was simply a sign that Rangers’ business was beginning to attract attention, believing the club is finally showing the ambition supporters had been demanding.
As expected, the debate quickly spread across social media, with fans from both clubs exchanging opinions over which side has enjoyed the stronger transfer window so far.
While Rangers have been linked with several new arrivals, Celtic supporters continue to wait for further additions of their own as preparations for the new campaign gather momentum.
With the first Old Firm clash edging closer, every transfer rumour, contract update and signing is becoming another opportunity for supporters to compare the two clubs.
Whether Rangers ultimately complete the move or not, the reaction has once again highlighted just how fiercely contested every off-field development has become.
If the early exchanges are anything to go by, the battle between Celtic and Rangers has already begun long before a ball has even been kicked this season, and supporters on both sides look ready for another unforgettable chapter in Scottish football’s greatest rivalry.
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