Rangers Secure First Summer Signing As Premier League Defender Agrees Deal | OneFootball

Rangers have moved closer to starting their summer rebuild proper after reaching a significant agreement with a top level Premier League fullback. According to Sky Sources, Rangers Review and strong emerging evidence, Ibrox Noise understands that the club has now secured a one year loan deal for Max Aarons. The development arrives after several weeks of behind the scenes work from the Rangers recruitment team who have been exploring a number of high calibre defensive targets as the new season fast approaches. While the specifics of the deal have been kept under wraps for now one key detail has been confirmed — there will be no purchase option included in the arrangement.

This means Rangers have landed a player of considerable pedigree and experience without a long term commitment but it also means any hopes of keeping him beyond the initial term would require fresh negotiations. The 24 year old fullback arrives with over a hundred Premier League appearances and is seen as a huge upgrade on what Rangers have had in that position since the departure of James Tavernier became a growing likelihood. There had been previous speculation from Ibrox Noise that Aarons was a genuine target and this has now been proven true with Sky confirming the move.

The deal has been met with cautious optimism by the Rangers support who are thrilled by the quality Aarons will bring but are equally wary of building around a player who may only be here temporarily. Nevertheless his arrival signals strong intent from the Ibrox side who are continuing to reshape their squad under Russell Martin. Rangers remain active in several areas of the pitch and further additions are expected to follow in the coming days and weeks. The fact that the board were able to close in on a player of this calibre without a fee being paid upfront is a sign of smart business in a tight financial climate.

According to STV Sport Rangers are also pursuing deals for other key targets alongside Aarons as they aim to deliver a title challenging squad. The rebuild continues with purpose.