Still on the hunt for one more defensive addition, Glasgow Rangers have reportedly agreed personal terms to sign an in-demand centre-back, who has now been left to make his transfer decision.
Rangers react in style to Martin criticism
If there’s one thing that Rangers have learned in the early days of Russell Martin’s tenure, it is that anything less than 100% will not be accepted and will be called out. The former Southampton boss was left furious with his side’s efforts on the opening day of the Scottish Premiership campaign as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Motherwell.
“We were nowhere near where we need to be, and I’m extremely disappointed and hurt by that. They were braver than us, they were more aggressive than us.
“There is a default here at this football club, and it’s not one person’s fault at all. The default is to revert to type, which is when it’s going really well, everyone’s all in and it’s really good. When it’s not going well, you protect yourself a little bit and self-preservation stuff.
“When you want to just jog around and do what you want to do, there’s a big problem. “Some of them have to drop their ego, I’ll look at us tactically and accept my responsibility in it. But today, it’s not really tactical, it’s a mentality problem, and we got more than what we deserved actually.”
Following a scathing review, Martin backed up his words with actions and dropped the likes of James Tavernier and Nicolas Raskin. Expecting a reaction, the new manager watched on as his side put Viktoria Plzen to the sword to win 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League third qualifying round tie.
The big test will now be following up on that improved performance against Dundee on Saturday evening. As the action continues to come thick and fast on the pitch, however, so does the transfer business away from it, with one more reinforcement now potentially on the way.
Rangers agree personal terms with Nobel Mendy
As reported by transfer reporter Sacha Tavolieri, the 49ers and Rangers have now agreed personal terms with Nobel Mendy. The Real Betis defender is a man in demand this summer, but it’s now a battle between the Gers and Real Vallecano for his signature, with the player now set to decide the outcome soon.
As Martin waits on Mendy’s decision, he will be hoping to welcome an impressive young centre-back to counter Celtic’s deal to sign Jahmai Simpson-Pusey on loan from Manchester City.
Kent 2.0: Rangers join race to sign "big potential" talent from PL giants
As Russell Martin searches for more new signings, could Rangers bring in a “talented” youngster from a Premier League giant in a Ryan Kent repeat?
ByBen GrayAug 7, 2025
Dubbed “powerful” by scout Kai Watson, Mendy would be another excellent addition at Ibrox this month.
