Rangers pursue Casper Widell to strengthen defense amid transfer window
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Rangers aim to address their defensive issues by targeting Excelsior center-back Casper Widell, with a potential deal worth £2 million to £2.5 million. After a disappointing third-place finish in the Scottish Premiership, the club is keen to secure the 23-year-old, who captained his team during the recent season. The urgency stems from the return of loaned defenders, leaving Rangers with limited senior options in defense. Interest from Derby County and Blackburn Rovers adds competitive pressure to finalize the transfer. The club hopes to conclude an agreement quickly to bolster their backline before the summer transfer window closes.
- •Rangers finished third in the league last season
- •Widell captained Excelsior with 34 appearances
- •Competition includes Derby County and Blackburn Rovers
- •Rangers aim for a swift conclusion to the transfer
- •Widell's contract at Excelsior extends until 2027
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"Rangers have made a quick decision for the upcoming summer transfer window following their disappointing third-place finish in the Scottish Premiership last season. According to Pete O’Rourke of Foo...
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