Rangers near £6m deal for keeper Pandur, Butland to Hull

Rangers are finalizing a deal to sign Croatian international goalkeeper Ivor Pandur from Premier League side Hull City for a reported fee of £6 million, a move that will see current first-choice keeper Jack Butland depart for the English club. The transfer, which could be completed imminently, represents a significant early move in new manager Derek McInnes's summer rebuild.

The 26-year-old Pandur, who is currently with the Croatia squad at the World Cup, has already undergone a medical in the United States, according to reports. He is expected to agree to a long-term contract at Ibrox. His arrival will facilitate the exit of 33-year-old Butland, who will move to Hull City. The deal is structured to help both clubs with their financial and squad planning.

For Hull, the sale of Pandur, whom they signed for approximately £2 million in January 2024, generates a significant profit and is seen as crucial to ensuring compliance with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules. The club had originally valued the goalkeeper at £10 million. The transfer, alongside other potential player sales, is intended to clear a financial deficit before the accounting deadline at the end of June.