Rangers: July 2008 - news archive

Rangers have stepped up their bid to sign Cardiff City star Glenn Loovens - offering striker Daniel Cousin in part-exchange.

Rangers boss Walter Smith has been assured there are still funds available to strengthen his squad as he looks for new midfielders.

Kevin Thomson and Lee McCulloch will boost Rangers by being fit and available for the Champions League qualifier against FBK Kaunas.

Kyle Lafferty could start for Rangers in their UEFA Champions League qualifier against Kaunas after he impressed boss Walter Smith.

Rangers have submitted an improved bid for Fulham's Steven Davis - despite the Champions League qualifying deadline having passed.

Rangers look set to miss out on Portsmouth midfielder Pedro Mendes after Pompey agreed to sell Sulley Muntari.

PSV Eindhoven have revealed that Rangers target Mika Vayrynen is up for sale prompting speculation of an imminent move to Ibrox.

Former Rangers star Peter Lovenkrands has revealed that he would relish the chance to return to Ibrox.

Watford manager Aidy Boothroyd says Dan Shittu's move to the Gers may yet still happen.

Cardiff City chairman Peter Ridsdale claims he is highly unlikely to sanction the sale of defender Glenn Loovens to Rangers.

Rangers have rejected a last-minute offer from Watford's Danny Shittu to resurrect a deal to join the Scottish giants.

Cardiff centre-half Glenn Loovens is being tipped to move to Rangers in a deal which could see striker Kris Boyd go the opposite way.

Watford defender Danny Shittu has insisted he is only interested in a move to Rangers and is optimistic "a deal can be done".

West Ham are preparing a £1million bid for Rangers goalkeeper Neil Alexander - leaving the way clear for Robert Green to leave.

Ranger boss Walter Smith is facing an anxious wait to discover the full extent of the latest injury suffered by winger DaMarcus Beasley

Rangers boss Walter Smith has pulled out of a £1.5m deal to sign Watford defender Danny Shittu after failing to agree personal terms.

Rangers boss Walter Smith is close to finalising a £1.5 million deal for Watford defender Danny Shittu.

Rangers boss Walter Smith has resigned himself to defeat in the battle to sign Steven Davis - if Blackburn firm up their interest.

Watford have agreed to let Rangers talk to Dan Shittu after accepting their increased £1.5million bid, according to reports.

Walter Smith is worried Fulham are pricing Rangers out of a move for Northern Ireland international Steven Davis.

Rangers captain Barry Ferguson has been ruled out for three months after suffering an ankle injury last week.

The agent of Alan Gow says the Rangers striker is still in with a chance of completing a move to Norwich before the summer is out.

Blackburn are being tipped to scupper Rangers attempts to sign Northern Ireland midfielder Steven Davis this summer.

Watford chairman Graham Simpson has warned Rangers and Celtic that star defender Danny Shittu is not for sale.

Blackburn are reportedly ready to fight it out with Glasgow Rangers for the signature of Fulham midfielder Steven Davis.

Rangers are still in with a chance of landing Harry Kewell after it was revealed he has not yet signed for Galatasaray.

Rangers manager Walter Smith is still hoping to do a deal for Fulham midfielder Steven Davis this summer.

Christian Dailly and David Weir will sign new deals with Rangers shortly, while Walter Smith is set for more talks with Steven Davis.

Stoke have denied they have contacted Rangers over the availability of Lee McCulloch and have been told he is not for sale anyway.