Casper Widell says Rangers move blocked by player refusal
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 7:23 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Excelsior center-half Casper Widell claimed his potential transfer to Rangers fell through because an unnamed player at Ibrox did not leave. Widell, 23, remains with Excelsior following the failed move this summer. Kilmarnock is reportedly close to signing former Dundee United goalkeeper Dave Richards on a short-term deal to address their goalkeeping needs. King's Park Rangers' Karamoko Dembele noted a racist remark at a Scotland camp influenced his decision to switch international allegiance to England.
- •Casper Widell says a transfer to Rangers was blocked this summer.
- •Kilmarnock nearing signing of goalkeeper Dave Richards.
- •Rangers' Nicolas Raskin remains a target for Besiktas this January.
- •Karamoko Dembele shares experience behind changing nationalities.
- •Rangers' squad valued at £132m, leading over Celtic by £19m.
- 7:23 AMYahoo Sports — 'Widell claims Rangers player blocked Ibrox move' - gossip
- 7:22 AMBBC Football — 'Widell claims Rangers player blocked Ibrox move' - gossip
"Excelsior centre-half Casper Widell says his summer move to Rangers fell through because a player refused to leave, while Kilmarnock are reportedly close to signing goalkeeper Dave Richards.
"Excelsior centre-half Casper Widell says his summer move to Rangers fell through because a player refused to leave, while Kilmarnock are reportedly close to signing goalkeeper Dave Richards.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 7:23 AM'Widell claims Rangers player blocked Ibrox move' - gossip
Excelsior centre-half Casper Widell says his summer move to Rangers fell through because a player refused to leave, while Kilmarnock are reportedly close to signing goalkeeper Dave Richards.
- BBC FootballOct 2, 2026, 7:22 AM'Widell claims Rangers player blocked Ibrox move' - gossip
Excelsior centre-half Casper Widell says his summer move to Rangers fell through because a player refused to leave, while Kilmarnock are reportedly close to signing goalkeeper Dave Richards.
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