Rangers are thought to have secured a verbal agreement regarding the acquisition of an “outstanding” two-time league champion this summer.
Who is Russell Martin looking to sign for Rangers?
Russell Martin understands the necessity of starting strongly as the Gers’ new manager, as he aims to perform significantly better than Philippe Clement did before him. New additions will certainly aid in that effort, and the 39-year-old is already scouting numerous new talents.
Peterborough United attacker Kwame Poku appears poised to join Rangers in the near future, with the winger available on a free transfer, and his club’s current director of football Barry Fry has dubbed him the “best player in League One” currently.
An ambitious pursuit of England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has also been suggested in recent days, with the former Arsenal player facing relegation with Southampton last season.
The Saints goalkeeper is unlikely to wish to compete in the Championship, so transferring to a club of Rangers’ stature could be highly appealing to him, enabling him to participate in European football.
Likewise, Conor Coady has returned to the second tier of English football after suffering relegation from the Premier League with Leicester City, and he is another player Rangers are reportedly eyeing.
Rangers reach verbal agreement to sign Max Aarons:
According to a report shared by Ibrox News, Rangers have achieved a verbal agreement over the loan acquisition of Bournemouth right-back Max Aarons this summer.
The Englishman was loaned out to Valencia last season, with the Cherries struggling to provide him regular playing time, and it seems the same may occur again in 2025/26.
Aarons seems like a shrewd addition for Rangers, and the loan arrangement also reduces considerable risk, should the right-back fail to shine at Ibrox.
There is no indication that should be an issue, however, with the 25-year-old an impressive player who has now accumulated a total of 224 appearances in the Premier League and Championship combined.
Aarons is also a two-time league champion in the latter, twice finishing top with Norwich City in 2018/19 and 2020/21, and former manager Daniel Farke has praised his qualities.
“Max is outstanding in many topics. I can’t praise him enough for what he has done since his first appearance. When you have the clubs interested in him who were interested it is easy to lose the ground under the feet. Maybe you think you know everything about football. He is always looking to work harder. Never ill, never injured. If the best clubs in the world are interested then maybe there is not that much more space to improve.”