Rangers edge closer to key sale in significant boost to Derek McInnes plans

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Matthew Judge | Editor

Oliver Antman has moved a step closer to leaving Rangers after Belgian giants Anderlecht tabled a bid for the winger, according to Daily Record.

Record Sport claims Anderlecht have submitted an offer worth around €4.6million (£4m) including add-ons for the Finland international.

The same publication understands the proposal is lower than Rangers’ valuation of Antman, though an asking price is not mentioned.

Antman has also drawn interest from Championship side Derby County and Dutch outfit Twente, with a summer departure expected.

However, Record Sport says there is optimism an agreement can be reached between Rangers and Anderlecht in the coming days.

Should Antman leave Ibrox Stadium, the funds generated from the sale would significantly boost Rangers boss Derek McInnes’ transfer plans.

In an interview with Sky Sports earlier this week, McInnes called on the Rangers board to strengthen his options out wide.

“I do think in those creative moments, we need the ability to penetrate more, create a wee bit more and more people who can isolate one-v-one,” he said.

“We've got good players here, but it's an area we can improve on and hopefully we can get that done.”

Rangers shortlist two wingers as Antman nears exit door

Record Sport understands Rangers hold an interest in both Coventry City winger Jahnoah Markelo and Amario Cozier-Duberry of Brighton and Hove Albion.

Cozier-Duberry, 21, caught the eye during a loan spell with Bolton Wanderers last season, scoring 10 goals in 41 games to help the Trotters win promotion to the Championship.

Markelo meanwhile joined Premier League new boys Coventry from Swiss side Zurich in January. The 23-year-old made just five appearances for Frank Lampard’s side, however, and is believed to be available on loan.

Antman endured difficult season with Rangers

Antman, on the other hand, joined Rangers last August after they agreed a €4m (£3.5m) fee with Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles.

However, he scored just one goal last season - in the 5-1 Scottish Premiership win over Kilmarnock in February - while registering four assists.

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Oliver Antman

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Oliver Antman

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Rangers have been busy in the summer transfer window, making seven additions to McInnes' squad ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Goalkeeper Ivor Pandur, defender Ross McCrorie, midfielders Vanja Dragojevic, Dan Neil and Cammy Devlin and striker Lawrence Shankland have all arrived on permanent deals. Defender Ben Godfrey has also joined on a season-long loan from Serie A outfit Atalanta.

Rangers open up their Scottish Premiership campaign with a trip to Dundee United on Friday.