Rangers reportedly missed out on the signing of Bayern Munich youngster Emirhan Demircan.
The 20-year-old played 20 times for Bayern's second team in the German fourth tier last season, scoring six goals and assisting five.
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Out of contract in Bavaria this summer, Demircan is said to have turned down a move to Ibrox in favour of joining Dutch Eredivisie outfit FC Utrecht, with whom he has completed a medical.
Fabrizio Romano issued the update earlier today:
🚨🇹🇷 EXCL: Turkish talent and U21 international Emirhan Demircan leaves Bayern to join FC Utrecht as a free agent. Contract until 2028, medical done. 🇳🇱 Top scorer FC Bayern II, he turned down offers from Besiktas, Glasgow Rangers and Hoffenheim to join Utrecht. pic.twitter.com/nD8xCfDIMn
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 12, 2025
Demircan could have become the first new signing of the Russell Martin era, had the move been finalised.
The 39-year-old was appointed as Rangers' new head coach last week, penning a three-year deal at Ibrox.
One of his successors, Giovanni van Bronckhorst, is reportedly nearing a return to club football.
Indeed, The Athletic claims that the Dutchman, who led Rangers to the 2022 Europa League final, is 'close' to joining Liverpool as part of Arne Slot's backroom team.
Speaking in April of this year, Van Bronckhorst was asked whether he'd like to become the permanent manager of Rangers once again: "No," he said live on TNT Sports.
"For me, that book is closed.
"Maybe as a fan, but no."
