Bournemouth defender Max Aarons currently in Glasgow finalising his loan move to Rangers | OneFootball

Bournemouth full-back Max Aarons is currently in Glasgow finalising his season-long loan move to Rangers, according to Sky Sports reporter Mark McAdam.

The defender has completed a medical ahead of joining the Ibrox club and is now going through the final stages of the paperwork, with an official announcement confirming the deal expected in the coming days.

Rangers are ready to support new manager Russell Martin, and a reunion with the 25-year-old right-back is on the cards.

The 39-year-old played alongside a young Aarons at Norwich City, and they are now set to work together as the Light Blues look to challenge for the Scottish Premiership title next term.

The former England youth international spent the second half of last term on loan with La Liga club Valencia and does not have a future with the Cherries, hence the need for another temporary exit.

Rangers are getting a highly-experienced and quality defender in Aarons as he has almost 100 Premier League appearances to his name, and his ability to also feature as a left-back will come in handy.

He will provide quality competition and cover for captain James Tavernier, with dribbling, holding on to the ball and passing some of his key strengths.

Rangers need quality recruitment this summer after ending 2024-25 without any trophy and finishing 17 points behind Premiership winners Celtic, and new chairman Andrew Cavenagh appears ready to put his money where his mouth is.

Martin will be expected to hit the ground running next term after he was chosen ahead of Davide Ancelotti to become the next permanent manager of the club, and he has his work cut out for him.

The former Southampton boss brings much-needed managerial experience to the dugout, but he needs a major squad overhaul to have a chance of going toe to toe with Celtic, which could take more than two summer transfer windows.