'Rangers lead chase for Sturm's Fosso' - gossip

Rangers are leading the chase for Sturm Graz defensive midfielder Ryan Fosso, but Levante have also tabled an offer to the 23-year-old's representatives while Torino are among Italian clubs interested. (Sky Sports, external)

Jens Hjerto-Dahl wishes to have more time to consider his options after Cardiff City tabled an improved bid worth £7.8m - £6.2m initially with £1.6m in add-ons - for the 20-year-old Tromso midfielder who previously expressed a preference to join Rangers. (iTromso, external)

Cardiff City's increased offer for Jens Hjerto-Dahl is likely to be big enough to be accepted by Tromso should minor tweaks be made, with Rangers' interest appearing to cool as they progress alternative midfield targets. (Nordlys, external)

Rangers are set to formalise their interest in Brighton & Hove Albion winger Amario Cozier-Duberry after Anderlecht had a £5m bid rejected and with Hull City, Paris FC, Red Bull Salzburg and West Ham United also keen on the 21-year-old. (Simon Collings on X, external)

Rangers manager Derek McInnes reckons two signings could be completed before Sunday's friendly against West Ham United, with another potentially following before next Friday's league opener against Dundee United. (Scottish Sun, external)

James Penrice's representatives say Rangers are not interested in the AEK Athens right-back but there is a small window of opportunity for Celtic to sign the 27-year-old Scot. (Box2Box, external)

Former Scotland striker and ex-Rangers manager Ally McCoist has admitted he would never turn down the chance to be national head coach as the hunt for Steve Clarke's successor continues. (TalkSport, external)

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