What's happened
New signings and departures shape Rangers’ summer as they prepare for the season, with Curtis seeking regular playing time at Ibrox after a successful loan at Kilmarnock; Devlin and Shankland join from Hearts as McInnes reshapes the midfield and attack.
What's behind the headline?
Analysis
- Rangers have secured midfield presence in Cammy Devlin who ranked highly for interceptions and tackles last season, indicating a shift to a more dynamic midfield.
- Shankland’s arrival adds goalscoring threat, complementing existing forward options and potentially reshaping attacking dynamics.
- Curtis’s return to form after a successful loan spell at Kilmarnock demonstrates the club’s trust in homegrown development and could influence squad rotation this season.
- The signings reflect a broader strategy of balancing youth with experience to challenge in domestic competitions and beyond.
How we got here
Rangers have been active in the transfer market, adding Cammy Devlin and Lawrence Shankland from Hearts as they rebuild under manager Derek McInnes. The club has also moved to replace departed players with loan or free signings, while maintaining focus on domestic and European ambitions.
Our analysis
The Scotsman (Curtis interview and Kilmarnock loan impact), BBC Sport (Hearts to Rangers transfers and player profiles).
Go deeper
- Will Rangers’ new midfield and attack deliver the consistency they need to challenge for the title?
- How will Curtis adapt to regular first-team football at Ibrox after shining on loan at Killie?
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