Man Utd and Sheffield Wednesday players on Rangers transfer shortlist as star could leave Ibrox in swap deal
Manchester United and Sheffield Wednesday players are amongst those on the Rangers transfer agenda.
Goalkeepers at Manchester United and Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly amongst those on Rangers’ transfer shortlist - as change could be afoot between the sticks at Ibrox.
Derek McInnes has been named manager after head coach Danny Rohl’s departure with striker Lawrence Shankland and versatile defender Ross McCrorie signed up so far. Defender Ben Godfrey is also poised to joined and now a new goalkeeper could arrive at Rangers.
Number one Jack Butland’s deal expires in 2027 and Sky Sports claim he could be involved in a swap deal that’d bring Hull City’s Ivor Pandur to Ibrox. Sheffield Wednesday stopper Pierce Charles has long been linked with a Premiership move and also remains on the radar with Manchester United talent Radek Vitek also eyed after impressing at Bristol City. Palermo’s Sebastiano Desplanches is the other Rangers could look to sign. Back-up Liam Kelly has already signed a contract extension to remain in Govan.
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It’s claimed: “Rangers are in talks with Hull City over a deal for goalkeeper Ivor Pandur. It is understood negotiations are also ongoing over a possible deal that would see Rangers’ Jack Butland move in the opposite direction. Butland moved to Glasgow in 2023 and has made over 150 appearances for the Ibrox side.
“Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek is another option also being considered by Rangers. The 22-year-old was on loan at Bristol City last season. Sky Sports News have previously reported he is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer. It is understood Rangers are also interested in Sebastiano Desplanches of Palermo and Sheffield Wednesday’s Pierce Charles.”
With his deal up in 2027, Butland said in March on the possibility of an extended stay at Rangers: “ “No, we haven't done, (discussions over long-term future). It's something that's been spoken about at times. I've obviously been very eager and well open to extending that [the contract]. I love the challenge, I love all about it.
Jack Butland on future at Rangers
“I love the way that the club's received me and my family as well as the fan base. It's something that starts to creep into your mind when you get towards the end of a contract. But for me, it's performance driven. I'm hoping to finish the season really, really strong and would love to extend that. If it's not something that's happening, I'm still going to do my best to the very end.
“I don't know (when talks might happen) . It doesn't really come from me. I can knock on doors if I want to. It's not something that I've done, but I love it here and I love the challenge. I have come from the get-go and that hasn't changed.”