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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Ewan Paton

Rangers to net Ross Wilson transfer fee from Nottingham Forest done deal

Rangers will net a transfer fee for Ross Wilson's imminent move to Nottingham Forest.

The 39-year-old is on the verge of officially leaving his role as Ibrox sporting director after four years at the club. 

Wilson has concluded personal terms with the Premier League outfit and it's understood a deal has been agreed that will see a sum head towards the Ibrox coffers.

We expect the move to be formally announced within the next 24 hours.

Wilson will replace Filippo Giraldi at the City Ground, with his 'senior football role' said to span wider than just the sporting director position.

The Scot has previous experience in English football, having worked for Watford, Huddersfield Town, and Southampton.

Wilson joined Rangers in 2019 as its sporting director. 

His record over transfers has brought about some hefty criticism from sections of the Ibrox support, with Managing Director Stewart Robertson also coming under fire in recent times.

Banners were unveiled ahead of a clash with Fir Park last month that read 'Time for Change'.

Kris Boyd believes the move would be the best outcome "for all parties".

The former Ibrox striker backed up the fans' opinion over Rangers' recruitment policy under Wilson's watch. 

He said: "When that is your role at the club you're always going to be judged on it. There's been a lot of criticism flying about I've had my say on it numerous times as well.

"There's no doubt the recruitment at Rangers over the last few years hasn't been good enough. There's no getting away from it and I think the fans have had enough. You've seen them turn on Stewart Robertson and Ross Wilson.

"You don't like to see it but they are the ones that are paid the money and the fans are turning up and they want better.

"If the opportunity comes around for him to go to a massive club in Nottingham Forest then you would feel it would be too good for him to turn down.

"There has been a lot of good things happened. It's not all been negative. But once the fans start to voice their opinion at the level they have recently, it's only going to end one way and it could be best for all parties."

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