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Rangers loanee Aaron Niguez has set his sights on more action at Ibrox next season after rejecting the chance to return to Valencia.

Sporting defender Tonel is hoping to seal a summer move to SPL giants Rangers in a bid to experience play in a foreign league.

Rangers striker Kris Boyd has pleaded with Walter Smith to give him a chance in the Champions League, claiming he is now more mature.

Rangers midfielder Steven Davis is a transfer target for Sunderland boss Steve Bruce, according to press reports on Sunday.

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has reiterated his interest in Rangers' Barry Ferguson, but insists he also has other summer transfer targets.

Blackpool manager Ian Holloway remains hopeful a deal can be done to lure Rangers midfielder Charlie Adam back to Bloomfield Road.

Stuart McCall has conceded it looks increasingly unlikely Rangers midfielder Dean Furman will return to Valley Parade next season.

Christian Dailly will not "rule out completely" another season at Rangers but admits he may have to continue his career in England.

The first Old Firm derby of the season takes place at Ibrox on October 3rd.

Rangers start their defence of the SPL title with a home fixture against Falkirk on August 15, while Tony Mowbray's Celtic travel to Aberdeen.

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Who? - Barry Ferguson
Where is he? - Rangers
Who is he linked with? - Birmingham City
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Who? - Barry Ferguson
Where is he? - Rangers
Who is he linked with? - West Bromwich Albion
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