Ex-SPFL chief: Rangers can sign themselves new 'big money spinner' from PL club in summer
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Manh Tung, Breaking Media/Imago) Wed 1 April 2026 17:00, UK Finn Geragusian could prove a big financial asset for Rangers if he was to succeed at the Glasgow club.That is according to Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, as the former Aberdeen chief drops his verdict on Rangers targeting Geragusian.The 18-year-old forward is currently in the academy at Premier League club Sunderland, and has earned a senior cap for the Armenian national team.Geragusian’s scholarship contract at Sunderland expires in the summer, and Rangers are among the clubs looking to sign the teenage sensation.Rangers’ summer transfer business is already being planned with a view to strengthening Danny Rohl’s squad regardless of whether or not they win the Scottish Premiership title this season. 🔄 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 ‘Glasgow pressure cooker’ may not be best for Finn GeragusianAberdeen’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 – has questioned why Sunderland want to let Geragusian leave the club.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks Rangers would be taking a risk signing the forward.Appearances73Goals18Assists12Finn Geragusian’s record for Sunderland under 18 and under 21 sides.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “My first question is why are Sunderland letting him go?
“If the reason is because they believe that he can go on to a platform like Rangers and showcase himself, then he would get a move down to the Premier League, I’m pretty sure pretty quickly. “For Rangers, they’ve got to be careful because taking an 18-year-old into the Glasgow pressure cooker isn’t always easy either, and that may not be the best platform.
Mikey Moore seems to be an example where it took him a little while to settle down, but he’s done it now, and he understands it and has enjoyed it.“If he is as good as they think he is, and he stays injury free, then that’s exactly the type of talent that can end up becoming a big money spinner for the club. “It can be difficult for some people, so I’d want to do some research into the personality and the character of the player.”Rangers eyeing up James Tavernier replacementRangers’ squad next season may not include captain James Tavernier, who could leave the club when his contract expires.The Gers could be in the market for a new right-back as former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown has told Football Insider that contract talks are continuing to stall between Rangers and Tavernier.Max Aarons’ loan spell from Bournemouth is also set to expire at the end of the campaign, meaning Rohl may have to sign two new right-backs before the start of next season.Transfer target Luca Stephenson, who is currently on loan at Dundee United from Liverpool, can play in midfield or at right-back and could be a long-term replacement for Tavernier.