Rangers Transfer Speculation and Club Developments – Wednesday’s Football News

Reports indicate that Rangers are interested in acquiring Leeds United forward Joe Gelhardt on a loan deal during the January transfer window. (Yorkshire Post) According to former defender Craig Moore, Kevin Muscat expressed disappointment when Rangers chose Philippe Clement as their new manager last year, making a potential move to Ibrox for Muscat improbable at this time. (Go Radio via Daily Record) Moore also stated that should Rangers decide to dismiss Clement, their sole alternative would be Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes. (Go Radio via Daily Record) A new injury concern has emerged for Rangers regarding promising young striker Zak Lovelace, who exited a Glasgow Cup fixture against Clyde with a limp. (Scottish Sun) Jim Goodwin has asserted that there was nothing “sinister” behind Dundee United’s unreadiness for a 3:45 pm kick-off against Rangers, following accusations from Ian McCall that he was “trying to make a point.” (The Courier) Goodwin further clarified that he “really wasn’t trying to be clever, just stating the obvious” with remarks made prior to United’s draw at Ibrox, comments which reportedly annoyed Rangers manager Clement. (Scottish Sun) Jambos midfielder Blair Spittal stated that Lawrence Shankland’s contract status at Heart of Midlothian has not impacted either the Tynecastle squad or the striker personally. (Daily Record) Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin is of the opinion that the emotional response after Ester Sokler’s exceptional goal prevented the Dons from securing a win against Hibernian. (Press & Journal) Due to Guglielmo Vicario’s ankle injury, former Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster is set to start in goal for Tottenham when Spurs play Rangers at Ibrox in the Europa League. (Scottish Sun) Billy Davies has asserted that Rangers were prepared to extend him an offer to manage the club, yet years later, he continues to await the promised phone call to arrange an interview. (Open Goal via Daily Record) Former Rangers playmaker Ronald de Boer commented that his previous club is experiencing significant difficulties, though Ally McCoist expressed hope that new chief executive Patrick Stewart could introduce crucial stability to the leadership. (Daily Record) An ex-Manchester United executive, who collaborated closely with Stewart during his tenure at Old Trafford, has commended Rangers’ decision to appoint the “heavyweight” figure as CEO. (The Herald) Former Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield’s appeal against a Glasgow City council ruling to deny his proposal for a pub located near Ibrox has been unsuccessful. (Scottish Sun)