Rangers are set to pocket a £10m profit from the sale of Oliver Antman to Anderlecht, with the Belgian side agreeing to pay £4.5m for the Finland winger.
Rangers will make around £1m profit on Antman, who had joined the Ibrox club in 2022. The sale is a significant boost for the club, which has been looking to strengthen its squad ahead of the new season. The transfer fee is a testament to the rising value of Antman, who has impressed in his time at Rangers.
The sale of Antman is not the only transfer business that Rangers have been involved in this summer. The club is also interested in signing Coventry City winger Jahnoah Markelo, with Brighton's Amario Cozier-Duberry still a player of interest.
Meanwhile, former Rangers loanee Vaclav Cerny is one of the players shortlisted as Antman's replacement. Cerny has been linked with a move to Rangers in recent weeks, and his arrival could provide a boost to the club's attacking options.
Despite the transfer business, Rangers face a tough start to the new season. They will begin their Scottish Premiership campaign against Dundee United on Friday, with manager Derek McInnes still serving a four-game touchline ban. The club is appealing the punishment, but McInnes will still be in the dugout for the match.
The sale of Antman is a significant development in the transfer market, and it will be interesting to see how it affects the balance of power in the Scottish Premiership. With Rangers looking to strengthen their squad, other clubs will be watching the developments closely.
Rangers' financial situation has improved significantly in recent years, and the sale of Antman will be a welcome boost to the club's coffers. The club has been investing in its squad and infrastructure, and the sale of Antman will provide further funds for the club to continue its development.
The transfer window is still open, and Rangers may make further signings in the coming days. With the club looking to strengthen its squad, fans will be eagerly waiting to see who will be the next player to join the Ibrox club.
The club's appeal against McInnes' touchline ban will be heard in the coming days, and it will be interesting to see how the SFA rules on the matter. The decision will have a significant impact on the club's preparations for the new season.
Source: Yahoo Sports