Sat 31 January 2026 13:35, UK

Rangers may not be as close as they hope to landing Hansa Rostock striker Ryan Naderi ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline day.

Danny Rohl wants a new number nine as Bojan Miovski and Youssef Chermiti still raise concerns at Ibrox.

Rangers are in a fight for the Scottish Premiership, and sit just four points behind league leaders Hearts heading into game week 24, with the need for goals crucial for title hopes.

Hansa Rostock rejected an improved £3.1million bid for Naderi on Friday, as the Bears have suffered another setback in their attempts of landing the 22-year-old.

Credit: Imago/Sofascore

As highlighted by Sofascore, Naderi is in top form this season. Hansa Rostock’s stance is that they don’t want to sell their talisman, but the forward has made it clear that he wants the move to Ibrox.

Regardless, the German is remaining professional and loyal to his employers, who are set to take on Ingolstadt in 3.Liga on Saturday.

Hansa Rostock announced their matchday squad ahead of the showdown, and Naderi appears to be in the starting eleven.

Rangers will have to go back to the drawing board and assess whether Naderi is still worth pursuing, with a possibility...