The centre of the Rangers defence has already proven an area of transfer concern for the Ibrox club this summer.
Gers manager Philippe Clement had set his sights on Panamanian defender Jose Cordoba as an early summer acquisition, only for the defender to move to Norwich City.
Clinton Nsiala – another left-sided centre-back – was then signed instead from AC Milan, joining the Gers on the promise of more first-team opportunities.
With several weeks still remaining in the window, there could be yet more upheaval in the position.
But as fans await the club’s next step in this area of the park, there is one Ibrox-linked defender currently at Euro 2024 who will not joining Rangers after the tournament in Germany.
Rangers-linked McKenna closes in on deal
Scott McKenna is one name that has been routinely linked to Rangers over the last few windows.
Following a fall-out at Premier League Nottingham Forest last season, the Gers were said to be battling Old Firm rivals Celtic in the hunt for the centre-back.
Eventually joining FC Copenhagen on loan until the end of the season, McKenna has now left Nottingham Forest at the end of his contract.
Up for grabs on a free, there have been murmurs if not any concrete suggestion Rangers are interested in a move for the 27-year-old ex-Aberdeen star.
But now it appears Scott McKenna has taken a decision on his future.
According to p.73 of the Mirror for 23/06/24, McKenna is now ‘likely’ to join FC Copenhagen on a permanent basis ahead of the new season.
It comes after the defender made 15 appearances for the Danish side in the second half of last season.
Ibrox defender transfer hunt continues
With the Gers caught short at centre-back several times last season, fans have grown weary all four of the clubs current defensive options nursing consistent injury problems.
Last season alone John Souttar, Ben Davies, Leon Balogun and even the near-ever present Connor Goldson had spells on the sidelines.
It’s led to some serious questions being asked of the suitability of those names currently at the club as Philippe Clement targets a summer rebuild.
With Balogun offered a new one year deal and John Souttar – who was snubbed by Scotland manager Steve Clarke ahead of Euro 2024 – a homegrown option, they are unlikely to move on this window.
But with major questions hanging over the futures of both vice-captain Goldson and injury-plagued centre-half Ben Davies, fans will not be surprised to see more upheaval in this area of the pitch.
There have already been strong links to Chileno defender Thomas Galdames and Arsenal youth Reuell Walters.
Something tells us they won’t be the last names mentioned over the next few weeks either.
