Rangers complete double deadline day signings

Rangers completed a double transfer deadline day swoop, securing striker Kevin Kelsy and winger Badredine Bouanani before the window closed on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The club significantly bolstered its attacking options with these signings, which were finalized just hours before the deadline. The arrival of Kelsy, a 22-year-old Venezuelan international forward, marks a substantial investment. Rangers paid a fee reported to be 9.5 million to acquire him from Major League Soccer side Portland Timbers. Kelsy has signed a four-year contract with an option for an additional year. This transfer fee makes him the second most expensive signing in Rangers' history, surpassed only by Tore Andre Flo's move in 2000. Kelsy's signing addresses a key need for the club, particularly following the serious ACL injury sustained by striker Youssef Chermiti last month, which will sideline him for a significant period. Manager Derek McInnes expressed his satisfaction with the acquisition, stating that Kelsy is an exciting player with many attributes and a strong hunger to make an impact. McInnes added that Kelsy will bring quality to the forward line and provide another exciting option.