Sun 1 February 2026 17:10, UK

Rangers have inspired their own hopes of pipping Celtic to domestic success this season through the backing of the 49ers in the winter transfer market.

Danny Rohl has welcomed three new signings and could be on the verge of meeting a fourth new face with Southampton’s Cameron Archer potentially coming to Ibrox before Monday’s deadline.

The Bears have now given themselves a good chance at winning the Scottish Premiership through their activity in the transfer market, with Celtic now trying to regain ground after Wilfried Nancy’s tenure.

However, it’s not necessarily all about who the Gers have signed, as Hugh Keevins has been left impressed by the 49ers’ resilience.

Rangers rejected a £13million bid from Fenerbahce for Youssef Chermiti, just as the striker began to hit form for the Bears.

The forward’s brace against Celtic in the Old Firm derby in January mooted the interest from Turkish giants, but Andrew Cavenagh and Co. held firm.

Not only did they reject a mega offer for Chermiti, but Rangers also turned down AS Monaco’s loan offer for Djeidi Gassama, which even contained a suggested £10million option to buy.

In Keevins’ column for the Daily Record on Saturday, he pointed...