Rangers Nearing Deal for Dundee's Luke Graham

Rangers are closing in on a summer deal to sign promising Dundee centre-back Luke Graham, with reports indicating the club has agreed personal terms with the 22-year-old amid competition from rivals Celtic.

The Scotland under-21 international has impressed during his first full season at Dundee, where he has made 31 appearances, scoring two goals and demonstrating strong defensive stats, including 7.84 duels won per 90 minutes and 4.56 aerial duels won per 90. His form follows a successful loan at Falkirk last term, which helped secure promotion from the Championship. Dundee rejected a club-record bid from Portsmouth in January, and sources suggest offers are expected this summer as the club battles to avoid relegation.

Rangers view Graham as a priority target to bolster their defence, particularly with several changes anticipated. Loan players Nasser Djiga and Derek Cornelius are set to return to Wolves and Marseille, respectively, while Ben Davies' contract expires in June. Emmanuel Fernandez, a standout performer this season, has attracted interest from Arsenal and West Ham, though he remains under a five-year deal. John Souttar has extended his stay for another year,...