Rangers are set to confirm the signing of Joe Rothwell.
The 30-year-old is seemingly prepared to join the Light Blues from Bournemouth in a move to link up with Russell Martin once again.
This could soon see the midfielder become the English head coach’s second signing of the summer after taking over from Barry Ferguson in the dugout.
A move to Govan for Rothwell could spark the Gers into life once again to complete yet another deal at this early stage of the window.
Rothwell signing makes way for next deal at Rangers
There is no lack of positivity surrounding the addition of the Englishman after such a positive spell on loan with fellow 49ers outfit Leeds United in the Championship.
To get a player with such a level of experience and quality can only be seen as a plus, especially with prior work under the new boss in G51.
With that being said, the Blues faithful won’t want that to be the final signing, and they could be set to get their wish almost instantly.
This comes after the Daily Record reported (2 July, page 51) that Martin is stepping up his bid to bring Conor Coady to Ibrox this summer.
The ex-England international could be set to complete a Govan switch within the next 48 hours to join Rothwell, who could be in for a change of his own.
A move across the border for the midfielder could allow for a “shock” call-up for the Scotland national team, for which he qualifies through his grandmother.
Coady set for Rangers move within 48 hours
After losing Leon Balogun at the end of his contract, a replacement option has to be near the top of the priority list in G51.
It is clear that this is the case with the potential addition of the Leicester City man after his relegation from the Premier League last time around.
The 32-year-old will bring a high level of experience and provide the ability to play in a back four or a back five formation.
Alongside someone like John Souttar, the Light Blues could have an ideal centre-half pairing moving into the new Scottish Premiership season.
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