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Rangers face tough start under McInnes as roster activity grows

Derek McInnes remains winless after three games at Rangers amid squad injuries and reported transfer negotiations.

ReportedNews·2026-08-10·3 min

Written by GFR Transfer Desk · AR001003

Derek McInnes is searching for his first win after three matches as Rangers manager, following a frustrating start to the season. The Ibrox side suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Hibernian, a setback compounded by an injury to striker Youssef Chermiti.

Chermiti's situation comes amid interest from other clubs. Rangers previously rejected an offer for the forward, with McInnes confirming that the proposal did not meet the Scottish Premiership club's valuation.

Squad restructuring and reported departures

Squad movement appears likely as the transfer window progresses. BBC Sport reports that Rangers have agreed to a £4.5 million deal to sell midfielder Mohamed Diomande to Turkish club Corum.

To reinforce their options, Rangers have also been linked with a move for Aston Villa right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic as McInnes seeks to stabilize his squad during this early winless run.

Overseas move for Scottish youth international

Elsewhere in Scottish football, Spanish outfit Sevilla are reportedly close to securing a £7.9 million agreement to sign Scotland Under-21 striker Robbie Ure from Swedish side IK Sirius.

With results on the pitch putting immediate pressure on McInnes and squad changes reported across multiple fronts, official confirmation on these prospective transfers remains pending.

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