'Rangers steal march over Sunderland's Neil' - gossip

Rangers have stolen a march on Sheffield United in the race to sign 24-year-old midfielder Dan Neil from Sunderland, but that could potentially free up 31-year-old Joe Rothwell to join the Blades from the Ibrox club. Rangers are interested in Hajduk Split defensive midfielder Niko Sigur, but the 22-year-old Canada international would prefer a move to Celtic, who are still keen and could restart talks.

Rangers have stolen a march on Sheffield United in the race to sign 24-year-old midfielder Dan Neil from Sunderland, but that could potentially free up 31-year-old Joe Rothwell to join the Blades from the Ibrox club. (The Star)

Rangers are interested in Hajduk Split defensive midfielder Niko Sigur, but the 22-year-old Canada international would prefer a move to Celtic, who are still keen and could restart talks. (Ekrem Konur on X)

Barry Ferguson has laughed off the prospect of his nephew, Lewis, joining Celtic this month from Bologna, but the former Rangers interim manager would prefer a "cheeky loan" to Ibrox for the 26-year-old Scotland midfielder. (Glasgow Times)

Rangers will be able to use their shared ownership with Leeds United to their advantage if they wish to pursue a deal for Celtic target Joel Piroe, the 26-year-old forward having struggled for game time since promotion to the Premier League. (Football Insider)

Rangers are unlikely to make a move for Sheffield Wednesday 26-year-old Yan Valery in this transfer window while they still have three right-backs at the club. (Daily Record)

Rangers have beaten off competition from Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Benfica and a string of top English Premier League clubs and agreed a two-and-a-half year contract with academy midfielder Kyle Glasgow for when he turns 16 next month. (Daily Record)

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Sunderland's Dan Neil
Rangers-linked Dan Neil is out of favour with Sunderland [Getty Images]

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