Glasgow Rangers have finalized a deal to transfer a notable Ibrox player during the summer transfer window, according to a recent transfer update from Sky Sports.
Martin’s decisive transfer strategy at Rangers
Russell Martin has embraced a significant challenge at Ibrox, with the Englishman charged with not only narrowing the gap on Celtic, but also reclaiming the Scottish Premiership title.
The 39-year-old is certainly communicating effectively in his early weeks and months in charge at Rangers, displaying a firm stance regarding the type of players he intends to sign this summer, and explaining what will deter him from recruiting certain individuals.
“People need to be desperate to play for this club and not just be an option. When we have spoken to people and they say, ‘Well, I need to hear my options,’ we are onto the next one. People need to be desperate. Spoke to Joe [Rothwell] and there was no other choice on his mind, and he had a lot of options.
“Same with Manny [Emmanuel Fernandez], spoke to my old manager at Peterborough, Darren, and he spoke so highly of him, and he has the potential to be anything he wants to be, I really believe that. Max [Aarons], loads of options in Europe but wanted to be here. Hopefully, because of the strength of the relationship with myself and Gilly [Matt Gill], but also because he wants to come and win and be part of something.”
There are likely to be numerous arrivals and departures at Rangers before the transfer window closes, and it seems as though one current player’s tenure at Ibrox is now drawing to a close.
Rangers agree deal to sell £9,000-a-week defender:
According to a fresh update from Sky Sports, Rangers have now “agreed a deal” to sell center-back Robin Propper back to former club FC Twente this summer.
“Rangers have agreed a deal for defender Robin Propper to return to Dutch club FC Twente. He moved to Ibrox last summer and will now be allowed to return to the Eredivisie if he can agree personal terms. Rangers will also allow the likes of Leon King, Ben Davies, Clinton Nsiala and Jose Cifuentes to depart this summer.”
This feels like the correct choice by Rangers, despite Martin recently confirming the arrangement in place and admitting that he has been “really impressed” with Propper since taking over as manager.
The 31-year-old has failed to fully persuade on a regular basis since joining from Twente in the summer of 2024, making only 21 starts in the Scottish Premiership last season.
The £9,000-a-week defender is also not getting any younger, meaning Rangers can profit from him now and use the proceeds to seek a younger center-back option—one who could be a regular starter for Martin.