Derek McInnes discusses Rangers' summer signings and transfer strategy

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Derek McInnes discusses Rangers' summer signings and transfer strategy
Summary

Rangers manager Derek McInnes confirmed the club is pursuing additional summer signings after acquiring five players early in the transfer window. The team has added goalkeeper Ivan Pandur, defender Ben Godfrey, Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland, midfielder Dan Neil, and Ross McCrorie. As the Scottish Premiership opener against Dundee Utd approaches on July 31, McInnes emphasized the need for "ready-made" players to meet the season's demands. He acknowledged the potential for player departures, including the in-demand Nicolas Raskin. McInnes expressed the goal of integrating new signings into the squad and preparing adequately for the upcoming season.

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  • Rangers signed five players this summer, including Lawrence Shankland.
  • McInnes aims for more signings to meet squad demands.
  • Squad shaping continues ahead of the Scottish Premiership opener.
  • Interest in Lewis Ferguson is addressed by McInnes.
  • Nicolas Raskin's future remains uncertain amid transfer speculation.
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Rangers manager Derek McInnes says the club are working on making more summer signings after adding five players in the opening weeks of the transfer window.

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