Scottish Gossip: Ferguson, Raskin, Souttar, Gineitis, Evans, Gray
This article provides a roundup of Scottish football transfer rumors and club management updates. It highlights failed transfer attempts for players like Lewis Ferguson and Nicolas Raskin, alongside commentary on Celtic's recruitment strategy.
Why it matters
It offers insight into the financial and strategic decision-making processes of major Scottish football clubs during the transfer window.
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Previous image Next image Slide 1 of 2 , Daily Star back page , End of image gallery Published 5 September 2026, 09:25 BST Rangers failed to pursue their interest in Lewis Ferguson as Gordon Strachan lauds Celtic's transfer business.
Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson had agreed to join Rangers this summer, but the Ibrox club failed to put an offer to Bologna , according to father Derek, who does not think the transfer can be revived in January for the 27-year-old. ( Open Goal , external )
Besiktas failed to meet the £20m fee Rangers were bargaining on for Nicolas Raskin and manager Derek McInnes thinks the 25-year-old Belgium midfielder must now concentrate on playing well to win a big-money move in January. ( Daily Record , external )
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