Mon 2 February 2026 8:10, UK

Ryan Naderi was viewed as the final piece to complete a brilliant transfer window for Rangers.

The German striker had been identified by Danny Rohl as the man to end the Ibrox side’s striking woes this season.

The Light Blues have already strengthened with the likes of Tochi Chukwuani, Tuur Rommens and Andreas Skov Olsen coming through the doors in the winter window.

Now, the Gers transfer window looks set to end with a whimper, despite a deal for Naderi being reached.

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Rohl needs a striker to arrive now, not in the summer, when the Scottish Premiership title race will have been decided.

However, the Gers have agreed a deal with Hansa Rostock that will see the 22-year-old arrive in Govan before the start of next season.

They have reached a compromise that will see Naderi stay with his current club for the remainder of the campaign.

Naderi is clearly an important player for the third-tier outfit, given that he has scored eight goals in 18 league appearances so far.

Therefore, the fact that the 49ers Enterprises group and the recruitment team messed...