Derby County have made an official offer for Rangers winger Oliver Antman, joining Anderlecht and FC Twente in the race for the Finnish international. The 24-year-old's future at Ibrox remains uncertain as Derek McInnes looks to strengthen his wing options ahead of the new season.
What's the latest on Antman's transfer?
Rangers received a £4m bid from Anderlecht for Antman, but the Scottish club are holding out for a higher fee. Derby County have now entered the fray, though their offer hasn't matched Rangers' valuation. The Finnish winger, who joined Rangers for £3.5m last summer, is reportedly leaning towards a move to Belgium but hasn't ruled out other options.
Why is Derby County interested?
With Derby County finishing 8th in the Championship last season (20W-9D-17L, 69 pts), manager Paul Warne is looking to bolster his squad for the upcoming campaign. Antman's versatility and experience could provide valuable depth to the Rams' attacking options as they aim to improve on their 26-point deficit to league leaders Coventry.
What does this mean for Rangers?
Antman's potential departure would leave Rangers thin on the wings, with young talents Djeidi Gassama and Findlay Curtis failing to impress during pre-season. The Light Blues may need to sign reinforcements quickly, especially with their season opener against Dundee United just days away on 31 July.
