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11:36, 09 Jun 2025
Aaron Ramsdale with Russell Martin
Rangers have reportedly “entered the race” for Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale - as they register their interest in Peterborough winger Kwame Poku.
New Ibrox boss Russell Martin took Ramsdale to St Mary’s from Arsenal last summer in a £25million deal but it ended in disappointment with Saints relegated from the English Premier League and Martin sacked.
But it’s now claimed that the Light Blues boss is keen on a reunion with the 27-year-old England man, although West Ham United and Leeds United are leading the race.
Sportsboom say: “Ramsdale would represent a real statement of intent” for new Rangers owners 49ers Enterprises,” but add of the manager-player relationship, “the pair remain on good terms and would welcome the chance of working together again in the future.”
There are question marks over the goalkeeping situation at Rangers with Jack Butland dropped by caretaker boss Barry Ferguson following loss of form with Liam Kelly coming in between the sticks.
Butland was then given the last couple of games but the former England man’s future at Ibrox is still in doubt.
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Rangers Review also report that Posh winger Poku is another the Ibrox side are keen on with the 23-year-old out of contract at the League One side, although they would be entitled to compensation for the player they signed from Cambridge United at the age of 19.
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Kwame Poku of Peterborough United
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Kwame Poku of Peterborough United
The right winger is seen as a potential replacement for Vaclav Cerny who returned to Wolfsburg after a loan spell. Poku is also wanted by Birmingham City and has admirers in Germany and France.
Meanwhile, Ianis Hagi revealed he was in talks with clubs interested in him during his final six months at Rangers. And he's confirmed he has refused an offer from Steaua Bucharest to return to his Romanian homeland.
The son of former Real Madrid and Barcelona legend Gheorghe is currently injured and was released by the Ibrox club at the end of the season.
Despite being linked with moves to Borussia Monchengladbach and Genoa, the only official offer to come his way was one to return to Romanian football to sign with Steaua Bucharest. But he admitted he's been weighing up proposals for some time.
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Hagi said: "I'm still looking at my options and offers. In fact, when I was in the last six months of my contract at Rangers, there were contacts, talks and conversations with different teams, it's normal.
"I thank everyone who talked about me and was interested in Romania but my decision is to stay abroad. I just hope I'm inspired to make the best decision for my future."