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Scotsman
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Rangers 'lose' transfer battle for £6m-rated target as 'serious talent' departs Ibrox for EPL giants
Latest Rangers transfer rumours and speculation around Ibrox. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Rangers have missed out on key target Kwame Poku after he rejected a move to Ibrox in order to 'seal' a transfer to the EFL Championship instead, according to reports. The Glasgow giants completed the first signing of the Russell Martin era last week with the arrival of highly-rated AFC Bournemouth full-back Max Aarons on a season-long loan deal. The 25-year-old defender signed from the English Premier League side on Tuesday, and joins Dundee midfielder Lyall Cameron in moving to Ibrox this summer after the Scotland Under 21 star signed a pre-contract agreement back in February. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With new head coach Martin keen to revamp his Rangers squad in order to challenge Celtic for the Scottish Premiership title this season, Poku was viewed as a potentially exciting addition that could add to his attacking options in the season ahead. Rangers head coach Russell Martin is looking to add to his squad this summer following his appointment at Ibrox this summer. The 23-year-old Ghanaian international bagged 12 goals and assisted a further eight for Peterborough United in EFL League One last season, despite missing a large chunk of the campaign due to injury, and has reportedly courted serious interest from the likes of Birmingham City, Sunderland and Rangers following the expiry of his contract at the Posh. It was hoped that Rangers would hold the upper hand in the chase for the Ghanaian, with the Light Blues able to take advantage of cross-border transfer rules that would have allowed them to sign the £6million rated player for a 'minimal' compensation fee, as opposed to the much higher development fee English clubs would be forced to pay. However, it looks like Queens Park Rangers have won the race for the talented winger's signature, with Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealing a deal to the take the player to Loftus Road was now completed. 'Poku has signed in as new Queens Park Rangers player right now,' he wrote on his official X account. 'All sealed. Deal 100% done. Excellent addition for QPR.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Meanwhile, Rangers academy star Alfie Hutchison is on the verge of leaving Ibrox after just one season at the club. Described as a 'serious talent' following two impressive performances for Scotland U15 against Italy and Portugal recently, Hutchison had been targeted by several clubs in the English Premier League this summer, with his contract due to expire in Govan. Scotland youth international Alfie Hutchison is leaving Rangers in order to sign for Newcastle United. | SNS Group It appears Champions League outfit Newcastle United have won the race for the highly-rated teenager after another report from Romano revealed the Magpies had 'completed a deal' to sign the 16-year-old from Rangers, with the move set to be confirmed on July 1. The English side will be required to pay compensation for Hutchison.
Scottish Sun
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Kwame Poku breaks silence on why he chose QPR over Rangers as he makes ‘next level' claim
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) KWAME POKU has revealed why he chose Queen's Park Rangers over Glasgow Rangers. The Peterborough United Player of the Year was one of Russell Martin's key transfer targets before he opted for a move to Loftus Road instead. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 1 Kwame Poku speaking to QPR TV after sealing his move Credit: QPR Poku, 23, was unveiled by the Championship side as their latest summer signing this afternoon in a major blow to the new Ibrox gaffer. The QPR social media admin rubbed salt into the wounds by trolling the Light Blues with an official announcement which read: "Kwame Poku signs for THE Rangers", followed by a winking face emoji. The Ghana international, who scored 12 goals and provided eight assists in EFL League One last year, has made the step up a division after being a standout in the third tier last season. But he also had the option of European football at Ibrox, with Martin keen to bring him in as a direct replacement for Vaclav Cerny. Poku lifted the lid on his decision to snub Gers in his first interview after becoming a QPR player. Asked why he chose the Loftus Road side, Poku said: "I think speaking to the manager, and speaking to everyone here, the project they are building here excites me and I want to be part of taking QPR to the next level. "When I was speaking to (new QPR boss) Julien Stephan he was talking about where he sees me fitting in and where he thinks I can influence the game. That's what really attracted me. "Being 23 turning 24, I'm not quite young anymore so I want to come in and make my mark from the jump." Chief executive Christian Nourry claimed his side fended off competition from across Europe to land the wide-man. He said: "His decision to join the football club today in the face of interest from Europe-competing teams abroad and Championship teams with significantly bigger budgets than us is a fantastic validation of the direction we are moving in, including a specialised focus on individual player development." New Rangers chiefs Andrew Cavenagh and Paraag Marathe's first interview Legendary Peterborough chief Barry was hopeful Poku would choose to make another English club his next home, as it meant Posh would receive a bigger development fee than if he moved across the border. And current club chairman Darragh MacAnthony said: "I am delighted that Kwame has decided to join a club whereby the football club secured a solid transfer fee and a fantastic sell-on clause to continue to share financially in his success in going to the top. "We wish Kwame and his family nothing but the best for the future." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scotsman
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Rangers 'lose' transfer battle for £6m-rated target as 'serious talent' departs Ibrox for EPL giants
Latest Rangers transfer rumours and speculation around Ibrox. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Rangers have missed out on key target Kwame Poku after he rejected a move to Ibrox in order to 'seal' a transfer to the EFL Championship instead, according to reports. The Glasgow giants completed the first signing of the Russell Martin era last week with the arrival of highly-rated AFC Bournemouth full-back Max Aarons on a season-long loan deal. The 25-year-old defender signed from the English Premier League side on Tuesday, and joins Dundee midfielder Lyall Cameron in moving to Ibrox this summer after the Scotland Under 21 star signed a pre-contract agreement back in February. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With new head coach Martin keen to revamp his Rangers squad in order to challenge Celtic for the Scottish Premiership title this season, Poku was viewed as a potentially exciting addition that could add to his attacking options in the season ahead. Rangers head coach Russell Martin is looking to add to his squad this summer following his appointment at Ibrox this summer. The 23-year-old Ghanaian international bagged 12 goals and assisted a further eight for Peterborough United in EFL League One last season, despite missing a large chunk of the campaign due to injury, and has reportedly courted serious interest from the likes of Birmingham City, Sunderland and Rangers following the expiry of his contract at the Posh. It was hoped that Rangers would hold the upper hand in the chase for the Ghanaian, with the Light Blues able to take advantage of cross-border transfer rules that would have allowed them to sign the £6million rated player for a 'minimal' compensation fee, as opposed to the much higher development fee English clubs would be forced to pay. However, it looks like Queens Park Rangers have won the race for the talented winger's signature, with Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealing a deal to the take the player to Loftus Road was now completed. 'Poku has signed in as new Queens Park Rangers player right now,' he wrote on his official X account. 'All sealed. Deal 100% done. Excellent addition for QPR.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Meanwhile, Rangers academy star Alfie Hutchison is on the verge of leaving Ibrox after just one season at the club. Described as a 'serious talent' following two impressive performances for Scotland U15 against Italy and Portugal recently, Hutchison had been targeted by several clubs in the English Premier League this summer, with his contract due to expire in Govan. Scotland youth international Alfie Hutchison is leaving Rangers in order to sign for Newcastle United. | SNS Group It appears Champions League outfit Newcastle United have won the race for the highly-rated teenager after another report from Romano revealed the Magpies had 'completed a deal' to sign the 16-year-old from Rangers, with the move set to be confirmed on July 1. The English side will be required to pay compensation for Hutchison.
Glasgow Times
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Newcastle United 'sign' teenage Rangers academy talent
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims the Premier League club have an agreement in place for the 16-year-old striker. Read more: Newcastle United are believed to have beaten several other top-flight English clubs to Hutchison's signature. 🚨⚪️⚫️ Excl: Newcastle complete deal to sign talent Alfie Hutchison from Rangers, agreement in place.#NUFC beat several PL clubs to secure 16 year old striker for the Academy. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2025 The news of Hutchison's move comes after Romano revealed Rangers missed out on signing Kwame Poku from Peterborough United. The winger chose to sign for Championship club Queens Park Rangers instead. Rangers were interested in Poku, but it was apparent he wanted to remain in the south of England. Romano said the deal for Poku to join QPR is "100 per cent done," after he signed for the club this morning. Despite missing out on Poku and Hutchison, Rangers signed right-back Max Aarons on a season-long loan from Bournemouth.
The National
28-06-2025
- Sport
- The National
Rangers transfer target 'seals' English Championship move
The winger scored 12 goals and assisted 10 across 31 appearances for Peterborough United last season. Rangers were interested in a move, but as time has gone on, it has become increasingly apparent that the player wanted to remain in the south of England. Read more: Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano now reports that a deal for Poku to join QPR is '100 per cent done', after he signed for the club this morning. 🔵⚪️✍🏻 Kwame Poku has signed in as new Queens Park Rangers player right now. All sealed. Deal 100% done. Excellent addition for QPR. ✅ — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2025 Although they have missed out on Poku, Rangers completed the signing of Max Aarons during the week. The right-back became the Ibrox club's second summer addition after joining on a season-long loan deal from English Premier League side Bournemouth. He and Lyall Cameron have both been added to new head coach Russell Martin's ranks ahead of the new campaign. "I'm delighted to be here," Aarons told RangersTV after his move. "It's a huge club, you realise that when you walk through the doors here. "I can't wait to get going. I've got a lot of experience now in different leagues and I've played a lot of games. Hopefully I can bring that experience, a new energy - and Rangers fans can be excited because I'm really looking forward to it. "As soon as you know a club like this - with the size of it - is interested it's always going to be at the forefront of your mind."
