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Rangers handed Cyriel Dessers deal lifeline after ‘several six-figure bids’ in latest striker transfer twist David Oliver Published: 23:15, 21 Jun 2023 Updated: 23:16, 21 Jun 2023 RANGERS transfer roller-coaster took a dip when Cyriel Dessers 'rejected' a move to Scotland yesterday. But the chase for the Nigerian frontman is not over, according to a report. Dessers DOES want to talk to Michael Beale, a new report claimsCredit: Getty The striker had reportedly rejected RangersCredit: Getty Infact the 28-year-old is reportedly 'keen' on a move to Ibrox this summerand awaiting further club contact. However the two sides do appear to be far apart in their valuations and the Gers have been unable to strike a deal with Cremonese for their second Serie A target so far. But after recruiting Dutch link-up man Sam Lammers from AtalantaMichael Beale has been hoping to find him a new strike partner to bolster his attacking options. Reports on Tuesday suggested Dessers had declined a move to the Gers and the deal was dead. However alternative reports in Italy have since surfaced and say he is awaiting more talks. The Daily Record claims Dessers remains keen and is waiting on Rangers' follow-up offer with sources close to the deal saying he wants to play in the Champions League. But they say Rangers have submitted several 'six-figure' offers to the relegated Lombardy side who paid £6.5m for the striker from Genk and are holding out to recoup as much of the cash as they can. He hit seven goals in 29 times as his side slumped to Serie B last season, but was prolific the year prior at Feyenoord - particularly in Europe. Dessers has been identified as a long-term target of Michael Beale's and was expected to be his fifth recruit following Kieran Dowall, Jack Butland, Dujon Sterling and Lammers. The Gers have already seen five first team players depart in AllanMcgregor, Filip Helander, Scott Arfield, Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos. So far only Arfield and Kent have secured deals elsewhere, at FC Charlotteand Fenerbahce respectively. Antonio Colak remains at the club and is determined to be fighting fit when he returns for pre-season. He's been spotted on honeymoon and on holiday working out - even donning the club's training gear for workouts in the sun as he readies himself to hit the ground running when the squad sessions resume nextmonth.

https://fourladshadadream.blog/2023/06/21/rangers-fans-forum-qa-explained/ Rangers fans forum Q&A explained Stevenclifford football, Football, Rangers, Sport June 21, 2023 6 Minutes Brief notes from Rangers first ever Fans forum held at New Edmiston house. In attendance for Rangers: James Bisgrove, CEO Greg Marshall, Fan Engagement & SLO David Milburn, Customer Service Manager Natalie Nairn, Head of Retail & Events Robert Boyle, Head of Digital & Content John MacFarlane, Facilities Manager John Speirs, Disability Access Officer Josh Hollywood Head of Corporate Nick Thomson, Head of Communications Introduction from each Key points from intro’s Sports bar to open in January, plans well underway. Museum Gift store to open next month. Fan engagement strategy, first in Scotland to create such a strategy. Desire to create a close bond with the support. Ibrox stadium to be the most accessible across the UK for disabled supports. Pre submitted Questions (Brief notes – Key points) James Bisgrove – Stadium expansion– ST renewal rate 99%, 10,000 on waiting list. From board meetings, real appetite to expand capacity of Ibrox. 3 year disabled plan will expand capacity by 600 overall. Mid to long term, the corners where screens are, potentially 3000/4000 additional seats each corner, cost £20-25m in total. Potential to partially fill 1300 seats each corner cost of £8m. Being massively explored. Lowering the pitch, 4500 seats, £15-20m major investment. Robert Boyle – Trophy Room/ Museum – Major job as we have so much memorabilia, various visits to major museums to make sure we get this right. Been a five year project. Museum split into nine zones each telling a different theme of our history. Includes temporary exhibition space which can be used if there is something to celebrate. Some items from trophy room will move. No major changes to trophy room, some items will move however. John McFarlane – Stadium facilities upgrade – Pitch investment, LED lights upgrade both Ibrox and training ground. Under soil heating upgrade at Ibrox pitch. Lift upgrades, one more to do then all upgrading. Press room upgrade. Main Stand heating upgrade, major boiler works throughout stadium. Significant improvements throughout stadium. James Bisgrove on above – Basic facility upgrade is key, like the toilets and in and around the stadium. Like the tarmac footprint outside. So much we want to do, not only about showy projects but also basics. David Milburn Supporters move – Looking at ways of improving atmosphere, singing section is being looked at and various positions will be tried throughout the stadium. Desire, for greater good, to maximise stadium atmosphere. Will work with supporters who have been moved. Greg Marshall on that – Atmosphere improvement for greater good, fan surveys have pointed to fans all wanting a better atmosphere within the stadium. Will work with any fans being moved, with Disabled work and fan singing section. Josh Hollywood catering update – Levy with us eleven months, club keep 74% of all profit across the club. Demand for restaurant huge, generating 80k profit a month. Levy huge on new sports bar, will be first in Glasgow to have self pour beer. Levy made huge investment in the club, restaurant rebuild. Working with Levy on vending machine ideas to reduce waiting times during games. Very excited about self order booths in Copland rear, can pre order food and pay then collect. Hopefully helps waiting time and fan experience. Floor open to questions – Complaints about Rangers platform for items. No app for example. – Robert Boyle – Agrees, so many different partners, so many different way of working. Have listened with ticketing website and will fix that. Trying to redefine fifteen years of business practice but understand the point and working hard to fix it, for likes of single sign on throughout on line (Shop, ticketing etc). Plans for the app supported by the board, plans for the next twelve to twenty four months. – A lot said about match day experience, let ourselves down with treatment of travelling supporters. Everything difficult where we go, Easter Road dangerous overcrowding and cattle like treatment. Greg Marshall – Start with Hibs, extremely difficult last season’s midweek game. It is known and some changes were made which helped for last fixture, will continue to work with them to improve things. Aberdeen issues at last game, really poor day organisational wise, have challenged Aberdeen but positive dialogue has happened. Constantly engaging with other clubs across country to improve our treatment. – How are we going to be more creative in revenue income plans? James Bisgrove – So important we maximise income, four pillars are vital and revenue has grown to £85m last year which is record levels. Very close with Uefa for making decisions which is to benefit our maximising our revenue. – Disabled parking spaces, can’t get one. John Spiers – We have 100 spaces in Albion but stadium footprint is under complete review from the club. We are tied to allocation from away games/Hampden. We have 160 tickets for Hampden but only 43 allocated parking spaces so outwith our control, we have fed back to them on this. We have doubled the recommended spaces at Ibrox. – Corporate travel to Europe, do we have a travel partner? James Bisgrove – CTM service and delivery completely unacceptable and non delivery for that is the reason. Destination Sport is our new partner and we will communicate on that very early. Greg Marshall – Understand pricing issues, Ajax situation was horrendous and apologies on that from the club. We will be pushing early decisions and confident we will get that early information to supporters. – On the app, is digital ticketing a possibility? Robert Boyle – Yes! Short answer is exactly what we are looking at, looking at best solution for the support. – Safe standing update? James Bisgrove – Trialing singing section areas to get idea of best possible place. We see across Europe benefit to the atmosphere, I know and believe it can improve Ibrox. It has been discussed at Board meeting, the next six to twelve months should tell us more. Stadium architects are working on plans. – Liepzig exemplary disabled access, are the board watching on that? Is there a way with away tickets Rangers could recognise mobility issues within the support? John Spiers – Accessibility is a great point, it is an issue we are seriously looking at also. Looking to develop 250 amenable seats straight from the lift at Ibrox. – Update on commission of Walter Smith statue? Robert Boyle – Well underway, working very closely with Smith family to ensure everything is correct. Well under way and proud of what has been done so far. – CF3 haven’t been updated or properly advised on potential moves. Greg Marshall – You will be front of the list, ideally the new spaces created by adding to front of Broomloan and Copland. James Bisgrove – Celtic allocation is not agreed yet, likely smaller allocation this season. Unlikely Celtic will ever get Broomloan back (Claps from fans), a long way to go on any changes. – Commerical strategy, impact to fans with MyGers, feels like a tax. How to we not alienate fans? James Bisgrove – Fine balance, don’t take support for granted. We got Champions League package wrong and we appreciate that. We want to get balance right. Natalie Nairn – On MyGers income, direct into the first team, ambition to reach 60k members this year. No perfect solution but context is 15000 applications for Aberdeen but we get less than 1000 tickets. Ticketing isn’t perfect but impossible situation. – Brand protection, what are we doing to protect our club reputation? James Bisgrove – Very fair question, have taken learnings from commercial deals that have went wrong. Paramount is protecting the brand. Financially NFT was great but ultimately we got it wrong, I understand that and don’t get everything right. – Commercial revenues have increased, is there in strategy for multi national sponsors for our brand but no big company attached? James Bisgrove – We should aspire to global blue chip brands, Seko, Cadburys, EA Sports are that but we constantly meet brands and travel the world to try and do that. Return on European stage, run to Seville has helped, new partners are coming on board. – Passion for 66 fans we lost in Ibrox disaster. Possible for memorial where it happened? John Spiers – We are working closely to develop the foot print and plans in place as part of that design. It’s a wee bit away but hugely important to us all. James Bisgrove – We are committed to that. Something staff and board are committed too. – Hospitality question, Will we be priced out in years to come? James Bisgrove – 5% increase but below inflation. What we want to do is make sure is there is something for everyone, don’t have immediate plans to increase beyond what we have done. – Major staff reshuffle, what stages are we at too make appointments? James Bisgrove – Right at start of Sporting director appointment. Close to announcing a new Director of academy and Finance director, as well as Women’s manager. Top calibre individuals and will be available to announce next 4-5 weeks. Commercial partnership growth question. James Bisgrove – Increase to partnerships is happening, especially with Hamburg. We are working hard with them. Rangers correction from this evening from club - To fill the complete corners of Ibrox (3000/4000 each corner) take away screens etc is a total cost of £20/£25m To partially refill and add 1300 each corner is £3-4m each corner. This is a mistake/mix up from tonight, apologies sent from club Blog tonight will change to reflect actual costs from update

via Ibrox News | Jose Cifuentes has agreed to join Rangers after the Scottish Premiership side submitted a bid to Los Angeles FC, according to Tera Deportes journalist Alejandro Ruilova. The Ecuadorian midfielder has been linked with a switch to Ibrox throughout the transfer window as part of a shake-up by boss Michael Beale. It was reported by the Daily Record (21 June) that Rangers were attempting to agree a pre-contract deal with Cifuentes, who is

Calcio Mercato not the most accurate organisation, so Dessers still a possibility?

Malik Tillman will not be returning to Rangers on a permanent deal following last season's loan spell from Bayern Munich but the Ibrox club are set to receive a transfer windfall. (Sun) Rangers stand to make £1m and 10% of any future sell-on after Bayern Munich cancelled the Ibrox club's option to buy attacker Tillman. (Record)

They only have 27000 ST holders at present, wonder if they will increase that figure. No shortage of takers, 70,000 on waiting list.

Well well two goals from open play. Never in doubt😉

A penalty was the only way either team was going to score.

Pretty boring stuff, then again it’s up to Norway to be proactive they need the points.

Jose Cifuentes @JoseCifu51 · Follow To all my followers. I want to inform you that apparently my account has been hacked some time ago and there are people who are using my image. For this reason, I will be inactive on my social networks (Twitter and Instagram) until the problem is solved. Thanks 4:50 PM · Jun 17, 2023

Bordeaux offer extension to striker Josh Maja (24), amid interest from Ligue 1 and abroad - his current deal expires in two weeks. (L'Éq)

RANGERS Football Club is today delighted to share our new supporter engagement strategy. The comprehensive engagement strategy reflects the club’s commitment to strengthening the relationship between Rangers and our loyal supporters in the UK and worldwide. Based on industry-leading guidance, the strategy outlines the club’s vision and objectives to enhance our fan engagement across various channels and platforms. Rangers is proud to be the first club in Scotland to publish a comprehensive supporter engagement strategy and believe the strategy will benefit both the club and the fans in creating a more positive and enjoyable fan experience for everyone. As part of the commitment, new CEO James Bisgrove has been nominated as the board-level official accountable for fan engagement activities, while a Fan Advisory Board and Engagement Working Groups will be created alongside Supporter Collaboration Sessions to allow more supporters to engage with the club. In addition to this, Rangers' newly expanded Fan Engagement Department will report directly to the CEO and board to reinforce this commitment to our supporters. Also, a dedicated fan engagement section will be introduced on the club’s website and app which will provide information, updates and resources on fan engagement activities. Supporters can access the full strategy here: https://assets.ctfassets.net/39646iezddpk/1rPpDmKSBnSY1Oe2IB7Kvm/a0f09cbd4e75683adb01e8b59c5f7ed3/RANGERS_FAN_ENGAGEMENT.pdf

Don’t know who Alan Nixon is. Did not know Easdales share were blocked or that they had 20 million. I see he is a Jags fan and has written for the sun! By Alan Nixon A court ruling has declared that a Rangers share block against the Easdale brothers is to be removed. And that will mean that the Greenock brothers will have approximately 20 million shares returned to them. The Easdale brothers are considering partnering with former Rangers chairman and shareholder Dave King and fans groups to become a significant control group within the club. Talks between the Easdales and King have taken place. There is also a plan to bring in American investment to bid for control at Ibrox. The Easdales and King have clashed in the past but now seem aligned and have a common aim of removing the current board.

TICKET INFORMATION: TSG HOFFENHEIM (A) TICKET INFORMATION TSG HOFFENHEIM PREV ARTICLE Ticket Information: TSG Hoffenheim (A) RANGERS will play TSG Hoffenheim in the PreZero Arena, Sinsheim, Germany on Saturday the 29th of July, with a kick off time of 3.30pm local time. We are pleased to inform supporters that online registration for our pre-season friendly match against TSG Hoffenheim is now open to MyGers members. Independent ticket registration is available online for the above fixture, until 9.00am on Monday the 19th June. To register for independent travel please visit the website here: Match Registration (rangers.co.uk) Complete the registration process by adding the free product to your basket and continuing to checkout - you will then receive an email to confirm successful registration. Tickets for this match will be distributed via a "top-down" method whereby tickets will be offered to MyGers Members based on the number of MyGers points they have. On completion of the registration process, we will contact successful supporters to inform of sales window openings along with the ticket delivery details, once confirmed. If you require any further information, please email contact@rangers.co.uk Thank you for your ongoing loyalty and support.

From the Sun!!! Sam Lammers to Rangers £3m transfer to get green light from Atalanta boss Gasperini David Friel Published: 22:32, 11 Jun 2023 Updated: 22:32, 11 Jun 2023 ATALANTA manager Gian Piero Gasperini is set to sanction Sam Lammers’ £3million transfer to Rangers. SunSport revealed the Ibrox club have stepped up their pursuit of the Dutch striker. Sam Lammers could be a Rangers player soonCredit: Getty Veteran boss Gasperini has extended his own deal and is now ready to sell Lammers. The Serie A side had put transfer business on hold while they held talks with the 65-year-old boss. Gasperini has now agreed to continue his seven-year Atalanta stint but sees no future for Lammers. The 26-year-old striker was signed for £8m in 2020 — and has since had three loans. He was farmed out to Eintracht Frankfurt, Empoli and Sampdoria. The 6ft 3in striker has been identified by Michael Beale as a key summer addition. And Rangers have opened talks as they look to get a deal over the line soon. Beale has already snapped up free agents Jack Butland, Kieran Dowell and Dujon Sterling, and is chasing Cremonese striker Cyriel Dessers and LA FC midfielder Jose Cifuentes. The Ibrox boss is also an admirer of Nottingham Forest defender Jonathan Panzo, who spent last season on loan at Coventry City and would cost around £2.5m. The Panzo interest comes as Ben Davies attracts attention from the English Championship. Beale has also hinted he would be open to selling Glen Kamara and it’s understood there is renewed French interest in the Finland star.

https://boldsportsng.com/rangers-keen-on-josh-maja-signing/ Glasgow Rangers are prepared to make a strong push to secure the signing of Josh Maja following Bordeaux’s inability to earn promotion to the French Ligue 1 at the conclusion of the 2022/23 French Ligue 2 campaign. The Nigerian international has long been a target for the Ibrox side, who had hoped to acquire his services for the 2022/23 season. However, the former Sunderland and Fulham striker chose to remain in France and assist Bordeaux in their quest to return to the top flight. Unfortunately, Les Girondins fell short of their objective, finishing third in the league standings. Despite Maja’s contribution of 16 goals for the French side, it was insufficient to secure promotion to the top league due to a new promotion rule that allows only two teams to move up, reducing the number of teams in Ligue 1 to 18. After June 30, the 24-year-old will be free to depart from Bordeaux, as per a prior understanding with the club that permits him to leave if they fail to reach the top flight. While Maja has the option to re-sign with Bordeaux, it is reported by France Bleau that he is expected to explore new opportunities this summer and could potentially join Rangers, who have been pursuing him. “He is free to choose his destination or extend his contract in Gironde. However, as expected, he is likely to leave the club despite his strong emotional connection,” as stated by the report. As Alfredo Morelos is set to depart upon the expiration of his contract and Antonio Colak possibly leaving if Cyriel Dessers joins Rangers manager, Michael Beale has expressed a desire to recruit several strikers during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Panzo?

EXCLUSIVE! Jonathan Panzo nearing Rangers transfer as Michael Beale edges closer to £2.5m signing [Snip] And Souttar is injured🙁

40RNG-8ZPXSTAFF Been told this genuine, says staff but others have ordered. Oops too late, club have caught on.🙁

No idea who this Charlie guy is. Charlie @CharlieRFC1872 Follow José Cifuentes will travel to Glasgow this week. Done deal between LAFC and Rangers. Deal will be valid until 2027. #RangersFC Medical tests booked, as revealed today. No Premier League move, Cifuentes will play for Rangers.

Scott Arfield been offered a deal by Plymouth, also Hearts and Aberdeen. Plymouth offer blew both away.

From Daily Record Rangers guaranteed spot for 'biggest club prize pot in history' as Ibrox side to join Galacticos in FIFA Club World Cup The Light Blues are set to benefit from major changes to how the FIFA Club World Cup operates. Rangers are one of eight sides currently occupying a guaranteed FIFA Club World Cup spot – and it comes with major European incentives. The game's governing body will kick off the revamped tournament in 2025, which will run every four years with 32 teams. Twelve of those sides will be made up from UEFA, including the Champions League winners between 2020-21 and 2023-24 - meaning Chelsea, Real Madrid and the winners of this year's final would go in automatically - and eight other teams 'determined by a club ranking based on the same four-year period’. FIFA chiefs have ruled though 'that only one slot per nation can come from the coefficient table for the tournament' to ensure greater representation. According to The Sun, it is why Liverpool and Man United are so keen for the Citizens to win Saturday's UCL final with Inter, as it 'would open up the slot for the two to fight over,' with Jurgen Klopp's men in the driving seat. The report goes on to claim that the other teams currently in position for Club World Cup spots are 'Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Roma, Villarreal, PSG, Benfica, Ajax and Rangers’. Barcelona, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund are among those out in the cold. It is also claimed the new competition 'will have the biggest club prize pot in the history of the game.' Scotland as a nation are currently ninth in the coefficient chart with a score of 36.400. In the outlined UEFA timeline between 2021 and 2024, Rangers have currently amassed a score of 38.000. But there are teams close behind them, Belgium's Club Brugge on 35.000 and Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk on 31.000 Dinamo Zagreb of Croatia meanwhile are on 33.000. So Rangers have to improve on their 4.000 total from making the Champions League group stage in order to give themselves the best chance of remaining in elite company, with their 2022 run to the Europa League final seeing them claim 19.000. FIFA state 'a cap of two clubs per country will be applied to the access list with an exception in cases where more than two clubs from the same country win the confederation’s premier club competition over the four-year period’.