Keith Wyness Tips Rangers to Complete Scandinavian Signing This Month

Former Aberdeen, Aston Villa, and Everton chief executive Keith Wyness has tipped Rangers to secure a Scandinavian signing in the January transfer window, thanks to the club's new short-term consultant Stig Inge Bjornebye. Speaking exclusively on Football Insider's Inside Track podcast, Wyness praised the appointment as an "excellent short-term deal" to bolster Rangers' recruitment strategy under head coach Danny Rohl.[1][3][4]

Bjornebye, a former Liverpool midfielder with strong connections in Scandinavia from roles at Rosenberg and Aarhus, is set to advise on international markets, particularly Norway and Denmark. Wyness highlighted Scandinavia as an "overlooked" and value-driven market for Rangers, better than pricier options like England or Spain. "There's a long history of Scandinavians coming into Scottish football," he noted, contrasting it with flops like Rangers' Chermiti, who has struggled to adapt.[1]

Wyness believes Bjornebye's expertise could lead to "a couple of Scandinavians" joining soon, fitting Rohl's push for squad improvements after a 3-1 win over Celtic reignited title hopes. He urged Rangers to target younger, developmental talents over short-term fixes like a loan for ex-player Josh Windass from Wrexham, whose club rejected the move—a first transfer blow.[2][3]

Amid interest in Saint-Etienne's Pierre Ekwah, whom Wyness called a "good player" with Sunderland experience, the focus shifts to smart recruitment. Bjornebye's input may prioritize Scandinavian gems to build a competitive squad for domestic and European challenges, avoiding "tried and tested" returns that stall progress.[1][2][3]

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