McInnes hints at Rangers signing announcement ahead of season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 8:43 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Rangers manager Derek McInnes indicated that the club may announce a new signing within 48 hours, aiming for completion before the team's season opener against Dundee United on Friday. The club has already secured seven new players this summer, but McInnes emphasized the need for additional talent, specifically a defender and a winger. Nicolas Raskin, a Belgian midfielder, will not participate initially as he returns from vacation following the World Cup. McInnes pointed out shortfalls in the squad and expressed desire to improve creativity to better support forwards. His focus remains on bolstering both defensive and attacking options ahead of a busy fixture schedule.
- •McInnes expects to announce a signing within 48 hours.
- •Rangers open their season against Dundee United on Friday.
- •The club has signed seven new players this summer.
- •Nicolas Raskin will not be involved at the start of the season.
- •McInnes highlighted needs in both defense and creativity.
- 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — McInnes teases Rangers signing within 48 hours
- 8:43 PMBBC Sport — McInnes teases Rangers signing within 48 hours
"Rangers hope to announce another signing within 48 hours, with manager Derek McInnes teasing a second by the time his side open their season away to Dundee United on Friday.
"Rangers hope to announce another signing within 48 hours, with manager Derek McInnes teasing a second by the time his side open their season away to Dundee United on Friday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 8:43 PMMcInnes teases Rangers signing within 48 hours
Rangers hope to announce another signing within 48 hours, with manager Derek McInnes teasing a second by the time his side open their season away to Dundee United on Friday.
- BBC SportJul 26, 2026, 8:43 PMMcInnes teases Rangers signing within 48 hours
Rangers hope to announce another signing within 48 hours, with manager Derek McInnes teasing a second by the time his side open their season away to Dundee United on Friday.
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