Rangers to approve late January exit for player who Rohl called a ‘weapon’
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Rangers are poised to green-light a late January exit for one Gers player who manager Danny Rohl once called a real threat, according to a report this afternoon.
The Glasgow giants have orchestrated one of Scottish football’s most dramatic turnarounds under Rohl, transforming from early-season strugglers into genuine Premiership contenders, sitting just four points behind surprise leaders Hearts.
The German arrived at Ibrox in late October following Russell Martin’s dismissal after a catastrophic start that left them languishing 13 points adrift of top spot.
What followed has been nothing short of extraordinary – Rangers have amassed 11 wins from Rohl’s opening 14 league matches, establishing themselves as Scotland’s form team.
Rohl’s impact was evident during Rangers’ stunning 3-1 triumph at Celtic Park on January 3rd, a statement victory that silenced lingering doubters about his ability to handle high-pressure Old Firm matches.
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The win proved pivotal psychologically, demonstrating Rangers possessed both the tactical discipline and mental fortitude required for this sustained title challenge.
The Teddy Bears now face a defining run-in with just 10 matches remaining before the league splits into top and bottom sections.
Rohl remains focused solely on maintaining momentum, insisting his team must replicate their Parkhead performance weekly to keep up their title aspirations.
The 49ers have been busy reinforcing Rohl’s challenge with new signings for the squad this month too, confirming deals for midfielder Tochi Chukwuani, left-back Tuur Rommens and winger Andreas Skov Olsen.
The trio of January arrivals, signed for a combined £7 million, excluding Skov Olsen’s loan deal, are now poised to aid the Gers in what could be one of Scottish football’s best ever title comebacks.
Rangers aren’t done there either, with reports suggesting they could still complete more deals before deadline day on February 2.
Players could also depart the other way, like winger Nedim Bajrami.
Rangers to green-light late January exit for Nedim Bajrami
According to Football Insider and journalist Pete O’Rourke, Rangers are poised to green-light an exit for Bajrami in the final days of January if they receive a good enough bid.
The 26-year-old has tumbled down Rohl’s pecking order and could depart before Monday’s deadline should appropriate offers come their way, and while Rangers remain committed to preserving squad depth, Bajrami features among the peripheral figures who are available for transfer.
Skov Olsen’s recent arrival has effectively opened the exit door for the Albanian international, who joined from Sassuolo for £3.4 million back in 2024.
Despite showing initial promise, Bajrami has consistently struggled for regular opportunities throughout his stay in Scotland.
His debut campaign yielded five goals and four assists across 44 appearances, yet he managed just 15 league starts.
The subsequent managerial turbulence has further complicated matters, with playing time becoming increasingly scarce under both Russell Martin and Rohl this season.
Bajrami hadn’t featured in any matchday squad since early December until reappearing against Dundee recently, underlining his marginal status.
Rangers first indicated openness to selling him back in November, with those circumstances remaining unchanged as February approaches.
This is despite Rohl publicly backing Bajrami as a real threat to utilise, saying back in November that he’s an attacking ‘weapon’.
“Nedim is the type of player who can give us that calmness and positioning,” Rohl told the press.
“He’s a weapon for us, and hopefully he has a good game.”
Clearly, Rohl has seen enough from the ex-Serie A man, and a departure is now on the cards for this month.
