Rangers Football Club faces a significant squad overhaul this summer, with more than **10 players** potentially departing Ibrox ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The club must prepare for a busy transfer window under manager **Danny Rohl**, as multiple contracts expire and several loan deals conclude.
At the end of the current season, several senior players are set to leave unless new contracts are agreed. These include:
– **Liam Kelly**
– **Kieran Wright**
– **Ben Davies**
– **Leon King**
– **James Tavernier**
Additionally, a host of players currently at the club on loan are expected to return to their parent clubs in the coming weeks. The list includes:
– **Max Aarons**
– **Nasser Djiga**
– **Derek Cornelius**
– **Jayden Meghoma**
– **Andreas Skov Olsen**
– **Mikey Moore**
Further uncertainty surrounds **Jose Cifuentes**, **Oscar Cortes**, and **Danilo**, who could return to Ibrox from their respective spells away but may have limited futures under the new German manager.
This wave of departures creates a major rebuilding task for the Rangers recruitment team. Chairman **Andrew Cavenagh** will likely need to approve a **multi-million-pound investment** to strengthen the squad and ensure Danny Rohl has the tools to challenge for major honours next season.
### Lessons from the Kevin Thelwell Era
The club must learn from the recent mistakes under former sporting director **Kevin Thelwell**. Last summer, Rangers spent heavily on a number of average players, many of whom arrived on loan. That strategy is now backfiring, leaving the squad bloated with temporary signings who are heading out the door.
Here are the **five most expensive permanent transfers** from last summer:
| Player | Transfer Fee |
|———————|————–|
| Youssef Chermiti | £8m |
| Oliver Antman | £3.5m |
| Thelo Aasgaard | £3.5m |
| Bojan Miovski | £2.6m |
| Emmanuel Fernandez | £2.5m |
These investments have not delivered the expected return, and the club now faces the challenge of replacing a large number of outgoing players while avoiding similar pitfalls.
Cavenagh has already overseen a **£16 million share issue** at Ibrox, but with so many departures on the horizon, additional funding will almost certainly be required beyond that figure.
### Danny Rohl’s Summer Transfer Priorities
One clear area of concern is the **right-back position**. With **James Tavernier** and loan signing **Max Aarons** both potentially leaving, **Dujon Sterling** would be the only natural right-back remaining in the squad.
Sterling has struggled with injuries during his time at Rangers, making it risky for Rohl to depend on him as the first-choice option. The manager may look for a reliable, long-term solution — something along the lines of the smart signing of **Tuur Rommens** in a previous window.
While several positions across the pitch will require reinforcement, bolstering the right side of defence appears to be one of the highest priorities for the summer.
### What This Means for Rangers Fans
The upcoming transfer window will be pivotal. A mass exodus of more than 10 players creates both risk and opportunity. If managed well, it allows Danny Rohl to reshape the squad in his image and build a more competitive, cohesive team capable of mounting a serious title challenge.
However, poor recruitment — as seen last summer — could set the club back even further. Fans will be watching closely to see how the board and manager balance the need for investment with smart, targeted signings.
The coming weeks and months promise to be eventful at Ibrox, with exits, potential new arrivals, and significant financial decisions on the horizon.
