JUST IN: Rangers deal collapse finally due to

Rangers are likely to lose out to Hull City in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Gustavo Puerta, according to Football Scotland.

The news outlet reported on 21 August that the 21-year-old Colombian looks set to leave Leverkusen on loan ahead of the transfer deadline.

It’s understood that Gers have a bid on the table for the South American [Tipsbladet, 12 August] but they now look set to miss out on his services.

Rangers must not concede defeat in signing Gustavo Puerta

While it seems that Hull City are in pole position to secure Puerta on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, this scenario doesn’t entirely close the door for Gers.

Football transfers can be fluid, with deals often hinging on last-minute negotiations or player preferences.

Rangers, having shown interest and potentially already having a bid on the table, should not immediately concede defeat.

The dynamics of negotiations can change rapidly and a player’s willingness to join a club can shift due to various factors like playing time guarantees, the club’s vision, or even personal connections.

If Puerta’s move to Hull becomes final or if he expresses a clear unwillingness to move to Ibrox, then it’s prudent for the Glasgow outfit to pivot swiftly to alternative targets.

However, until the deal is officially sealed, Rangers should continue their efforts, leveraging their own unique selling points to potentially sway the player or the clubs involved.

In other Rangers news, a player linked with an Ibrox transfer is set to jet out in order to complete his permanent move.

Rangers must sign a new midfielder in this transfer window

Signing a new midfielder is imperative and while it seemed Joan Jordan from Sevilla would be moving to Ibrox [Fernando Serrano], that deal is now not going ahead, per the Scottish Sun.

With the departure of experienced midfielders Ryan Jack, John Lundstram, and Steven Davis, Gers are facing a significant gap in their squad.