🚨 Rangers have had a €2.5 million bid for American right-back Reynolds rejected as Danny Rohl looks to repeat the success of the Rommens signing. The 24-year-old has been identified as a replacement for James Tavernier, who is set to leave Ibrox this summer after nine years at the club. Rangers previously signed Rommens from Westerlo for €3.6 million, and are now hoping to strike another deal with the Belgian side. 🔵⚪
Rangers fans knew this summer was going to be different. The moment the season ended, attention immediately turned towards the transfer market. There was excitement, hope and plenty of questions about what Danny Rohl would do next. The arrival of Lawrence Shankland had already sent a powerful message to the rest of Scottish football. Rangers were not planning to sit back and watch their rivals strengthen. They were planning to fight back.
The signing of Shankland was seen by many supporters as the first major statement of the summer. The striker had been one of the most dangerous attacking players in Scotland for several seasons and his arrival at Ibrox gave fans plenty of reasons to be optimistic. Yet everyone knew more work needed to be done.
One of the biggest concerns facing Rangers was the departure of James Tavernier.
For more than a decade, Tavernier had been one of the most important players at the football club. He was not just a right-back. He was a leader, a captain and one of the most consistent performers Rangers had seen in modern times. Season after season he delivered goals, assists and memorable performances. He became one of the most successful captains in the club’s recent history and played a huge role in some of Rangers’ greatest moments.
When news emerged that Tavernier would be leaving after eleven years, supporters felt a mixture of sadness and gratitude. It marked the end of an era.
Replacing a player of that quality was never going to be easy.
Danny Rohl understood that better than anyone.
The Rangers manager knew he could not simply find another James Tavernier. Players like that do not come around very often. Instead, he needed to identify someone capable of bringing new qualities to the team while still offering the consistency required to compete for trophies.
Over the last few weeks several names have been linked with a move to Ibrox. Some reports suggested Rangers were looking abroad. Others claimed they were focusing on players already established within British football. One name that continued to appear was Bryan Reynolds.
The American defender had attracted plenty of interest and Rangers were believed to be considering a move. However, as discussions continued behind the scenes, another name suddenly emerged as a serious target.
That player was Ryan Alebiosu.
For many Rangers supporters, the name was unfamiliar at first. But it did not take long for excitement to begin building.
The Blackburn Rovers defender had quietly established himself as one of the most exciting young right-backs in English football. At just 24 years of age, he possessed the kind of athletic qualities that immediately catch the attention of scouts and managers.
According to reports, Rangers are now preparing an official offer to bring Alebiosu to Ibrox. Even more encouraging for supporters is the suggestion that Blackburn would be willing to approve a transfer if their valuation is met.
That valuation is believed to be around £5 million.
For a club backed by ambitious ownership and eager to strengthen the squad, that figure is not considered a major obstacle. In fact, many reports suggest Rangers are confident they can make significant progress in negotiations.
Even more importantly, there are believed to be no major concerns regarding personal terms.
That means the path towards an agreement could be relatively straightforward if both clubs can reach common ground on the transfer fee.
As soon as the reports emerged, supporters rushed online to discover more about the player.
What they found was enough to get them excited.
Ryan Alebiosu is not just another defender.
He is one of the fastest footballers currently playing in Europe.
Last season he recorded a top speed of 37 kilometres per hour, a figure that places him among some of the most explosive players in world football.
That statistic alone is remarkable.
To understand how impressive it is, consider the names he is being compared with.
Only a handful of players across Europe managed higher speeds.
Among them are Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven, Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi, Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland and Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe.
The fact that Alebiosu’s name appears alongside players of that calibre tells its own story.
Speed is becoming increasingly important in modern football.
Managers want defenders who can recover quickly, support attacks and deal with dangerous counter-attacks. The game is faster than ever before and players who can match that pace are highly valued.
Danny Rohl appears to recognise that reality.
The Rangers manager wants his team to be aggressive, energetic and capable of dominating opponents. Bringing in a player with Alebiosu’s athletic profile would certainly support that vision.
Supporters have already started imagining what he could bring to the team.
Some believe his pace would transform Rangers on the right side of the pitch. Others think his ability to get forward could help replace some of the attacking contribution lost with Tavernier’s departure.
There is also excitement about his potential for development.
At 24 years old, Alebiosu is still approaching the best years of his career. Rangers would not simply be signing a player for the present. They would potentially be signing someone capable of becoming a key figure for years to come.
That prospect is particularly appealing given the club’s desire to build a squad capable of sustained success rather than short-term fixes.
The transfer window remains open and many twists could still lie ahead. Negotiations can be unpredictable. Competing interest can emerge. Valuations can change. But for now, there is growing confidence around Ibrox that this is a deal with genuine momentum.
After securing Lawrence Shankland, Rangers appear determined to continue strengthening.
The message being sent is clear.
The club wants to challenge for every major honour available next season.
The club wants to close the gap on its rivals.
And the club is willing to invest in talented players who can help make that ambition a reality.
Whether Ryan Alebiosu ultimately becomes a Rangers player remains to be seen.
But one thing is certain.
The race to find James Tavernier’s successor has intensified, and Rangers supporters will be watching every development closely as Danny Rohl continues his mission to build a team capable of bringing glory back to Ibrox.
