'Rohl knows what he wants' - Adviser backs Rangers to explore under-rated transfer market

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(Credit: Imago) Wed 27 May 2026 17:00, UK Danny Rohl is looking for young and motivated players this summer as part of his rebuild of the Rangers squad.That is according to former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, after the Gers were been linked with defender Akpe Victory.The 19-year-old currently plays for Zalaegerszegi in Hungary, as Rangers look to find young talent which they can sell for a profit in the future.A new centre-back could also be required if the club lose Emmanuel Fernandez, who has been linked with a move to the Premier League just a year on from joining from Peterborough for £3.5million.Full-back James Tavernier will leave Rangers at the end of his contract next month, meaning the Glasgow club will be in the market for defensive reinforcements. 🔄 Rangers Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Ibrox boardroom. VISIT THE RANGERS TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Akpe Victory the ‘right target’ Rangers should be looking atAberdeen’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Pittodrie between 2000 and 2004, had lengthy spells as the chief of Everton and Aston Villa and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes Rangers will be able to find talented players in Hungary.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks Rohl is showing “leadership” by knowing “what he wants” heading into the summer transfer window.Games Managed40Games Won22Games Drawn7Games Lost11Danny Rohl’s managerial record in charge of Rangers in all competitions.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “What the Old Firm have got to do, which they’ve done successfully, Celtic have done it better for many years, is buying from overseas at a good price.“Then selling on once they’ve proven themselves in the Scottish Premiership.

There’s no doubt that there are some good Hungarian players. There’s a great heritage and culture in Hungarian football.“It’s a market that’s been under looked in my view.

There will be talent there and good luck to them, but that’s exactly the sort of market they should be looking in. He’ll understand the young talent he’s getting from Eastern Europe with a bit of fight as well, so that’s the sort of right target they should be looking at.”Rangers duo face uncertain futures as new signing agreedRohl also wants to add leadership to his squad this summer, as Rangers failed to win a trophy or qualify for Champions League football this season.The Gers are set to make a signing of huge intent, by weakening rivals Hearts and bringing their captain Lawrence Shankland to Ibrox.Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Rangers have eased concerns about becoming Scotland’s third club, after agreeing a deal to sign Shankland.The 30-year-old scored 16 Scottish Premiership goals this season, and his arrival could end either Youssef Chermiti or Bojan Miovski’s time at Rangers.