Rangers finished third behind Celtic and Hearts last season.
Now Danny Röhl is preparing to tear up the squad and start again.
The German manager is reportedly pushing for a major overhaul at Ibrox, with several high-profile departures expected and a long list of transfer targets already identified.
The exits have already begun
The biggest departure is undoubtedly club captain James Tavernier.
After 11 years at Ibrox, the veteran full-back is leaving Rangers following the expiry of his contract. His emotional farewell statement revealed his frustration at how his final weeks at the club unfolded.
Tavernier admitted he felt “deeply hurt and let down” after being left out of his final home match, bringing an end to one of the most successful individual careers in recent Rangers history.
Defender John Souttar is another player facing an uncertain future. Reports suggest he has fallen out of favour under Röhl and could be among those moved on this summer.
Several fringe players and returning loanees are also expected to leave as Rangers reduce the size of the squad.
Röhl’s transfer wishlist
The Rangers manager has already landed Lawrence Shankland on a free transfer from Hearts.
But that’s only the beginning.
Reports suggest Röhl wants several more additions before the new season begins:
– Anthony Patterson (Sunderland goalkeeper)
– Casper Widell (Excelsior centre-back)
– Dan Neil (Sunderland midfielder)
– Milan Vitalis (Hungarian midfielder)
– Elliot Watt (Motherwell midfielder)
The targets reflect a clear strategy focused on younger, hungry players capable of improving the squad immediately while still offering long-term value.
No room for sentiment
The biggest message emerging from Ibrox is that reputation alone will not guarantee a place.
Röhl appears determined to reshape the dressing room, even if that means moving on popular figures and established names.
After finishing behind both Celtic and Hearts, Rangers believe major changes are needed if they are to challenge for trophies again.
The bottom line
The rebuild has already started.
The captain is gone. More exits are expected. New signings are being lined up.
Danny Röhl is making his mark on Rangers — and not everyone is going to survive the overhaul.
