Rangers ready for busy summer as Jack Butland questions remain at Ibrox
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Credit: Imago Tue 26 May 2026 16:30, UK Rangers are close to agreeing a two-year contract with Liam Kelly at Ibrox.According to Sky Sports on 26 May, the 30-year-old is in the final stages of extending his stay at the Gers until 2028.The news outlet reports that the Light Blues are anticipated to have a busy summer in Govan as they look to rebuild after a disappointing end to the season, finishing third in the William Hill Premiership behind Celtic and Hearts.Sources have told Football Insider that Andrew Cavenagh will back Danny Rohl with multiple signings in the coming weeks.Kelly’s extension at Ibrox feels like a no-brainer, considering the recruitment team at the Glaswegian outfit have other critical areas that arguably need significant investment. 🔄 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 Jack Butland might have played final Rangers gameJack Butland has been a key player for Rohl at the Gers, but fans have grown frustrated with his errors over the last few seasons.While the 33-year-old has made some brilliant saves to win points for the Light Blues, there have also been consistent mistakes from the goalkeeper, raising questions over his future.StatisticsJack ButlandApearances38Goals conceded per game1.1Saves per game2.7 (71%)Goals prevented2.3Penalties saved4/6Accurate passes per game21.5 (70%)Team of the week4Average Sofascore rating6.97Butland’s William Hill Premiership record this season, as per SofascoreSupporters wouldn’t mind seeing the former Manchester United shot-stopper depart soon, and with Kelly set to stay, his future may now be in doubt.If the German manager ends up singing a new number one for the Glaswegian outfit in the coming weeks, that would certainly mean the end of the English goalkeeper’s career in Govan.Danny Rohl must put in effort for second Ibrox contract extensionFootball Insider transfer correspondent Pete O’Rourke expects Bailey Rice to leave Rangers once his contract expires, with the likes of Aston Villa interested in him.The 19-year-old clearly has immense potential to prompt the likes of the Europa League winners to make a move for him, giving the Govan side even more motivation to extend his stay.Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh says a "summer of substantial change" will happen at Ibrox after the failings of this season.Manager Danny Rohl will not be one of those changes, with Cavenagh backing the German.#BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/BOSCJ1HaHc— BBC Sport Scotland (@BBCSportScot) May 17, 2026 View Tweet It would be disheartening to see such a talented youngster leave the Gers and Rohl should try to convince him to stay by offering a plan for his development next season.Cavenagh has talked about the importance of Scottish talent at Ibrox and securing Rice’s future in G51 must be their next priority after talks with Kelly.
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