5 Rangers transfer deadline day deals that may happen as club reach 'verbal agreement' for striker and two exits

It’s the final day of the transfer window at Rangers and the club are set to be dashing about for last-minute deals to boost their Scottish Premiership title bid.

Prior to February 2nd, midfielder Tochi Chukwuani, left-back Tuur Rommens and winger Andreas Skov Olsen have all arrived, but there is still a feeling that more additions are needed. Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Hibs could leave boss Danny Rohl hunting for more reinforcements in the final hours of the window.

There is reported interest in a couple of fringe players who could head in the opposite direction, but what else could happen in and out of Ibrox come the close of play? Here are some of the deals that may happen.

Ryan Naderi

A verbal agreement has finally been reached to sign the Hansa Rostock striker, who is NOT expected to arrive in Scotland today as his club ‘stand firm’ over their demand for him to remain part of their promotion push from the German third-tier. Further talks have taken place over the weekend with a ‘framework of a deal’ now put in place after the Light Blues saw two initial approaches rejected last week.

Cameron Archer

It’s a case of ‘wait and see’ as Rangers prepare to discover the fate of the Southampton striker, with a loan deal in the pipeline. It’s claimed that Rangers have been working on a ‘contingency plan’, as they target a fourth addition in this window. Archer has been a strong target for some time but his potential arrival could hinge on Saints being able to recruit a new player beforehand.

Clinton Nsiala

French centre-back is expected to link up with former Gers coach Issame Charai at Belgian club Westerlo, with a loan deal agreed until the end of the season between the two parties. Nsiala was told at the start of January that he was free to leave the club after failing to feature in Danny Rohl’s plans. Westerlo will have an option to make the move permanent in the summer for a reported fee of around £1 million.

Danilo

Brazilian frontman has been in the Netherlands for the past 48 hours ahead of finalising a loan switch to Eredivisie high-flyers NEC Nijmegen. He was spotted watching his pending new team in action against AZ Alkmaar on Saturday and will put pen to paper on a deal until the end of the campaign. It’s understood the hold-up in confirmation of his signing is due to Rangers attempting to sign a replacement first.

Tawanda Maswanhise

Motherwell have been quite firm on their stance over the Zimbabwe international, insisting they won’t sell their star man mid-season. The versatile forward has scored 13 league goals so far this season, including a brace in Saturday’s win over Livingston. Rumours are circulating that EFL Championship side Blackburn Rovers are also keen on the player, but the Steelmen are within their right to drive a hard bargain for one of the Premiership’s top performers.