Rangers Close In On Max Aarons After Medical; Loan Move To Be Confirmed Days Away
Rangers FC are edging ever closer to securing their first marquee signing under manager Russell Martin, with Bournemouth full-back Max Aarons hours away from officially joining the club.
Sources across Glasgow confirm that the 25‑year‑old right-back has completed a medical earlier today in the city and is now in final discussions to wrap up all formalities. The multi‑media outlet Sky Sports reports that the move is structured as a loan, with no purchase obligation, and an official announcement is expected within “the coming days” .
Aarons, once a rising star at Norwich City—where he made over 200 appearances and caught the eye of former Rangers skipper Michael McGovern—arrived at Bournemouth five years ago. However, his progress stalled, making just four appearances last season before a January loan spell at Valencia, where he made five outings . Now, keen to reignite his career, Minnesota native Aarons is poised to bolster the Rangers back line as the squad gears up for a Champions League qualification campaign under Martin’s stewardship.
This will mark Rangers’ second acquisition of the summer. Midfielder Lyall Cameron was snapped up from Dundee in May, and the new additions signal a clear strategy by the Light Blues: early recruitment to enhance squad depth and competitiveness before pre-season preparations begin .
In a statement on their second signing, Rangers confirmed they are aiming to accelerate transfer activity ahead of their European qualifiers, with the first leg against Panathinaikos pencilled in for July 22 at Ibrox . Martin has made no secret of his desire to have new signings integrated early. He recently told press:
“We are working behind the scenes to find players who understand what Rangers means. Hopefully very soon, we’ll have something to share.”
Aarons’ arrival would be a boost for Rangers both defensively and in possession-based play. Known for his attacking intent down the flank, capable of overlapping and delivering quality crosses, he fits perfectly into Martin’s preferred style. McGovern, reflecting on their time together at Norwich, told SunSport:
“He was always well thought of… him, Jamal Lewis, Ben Godfrey—destined for bigger things. I know Barcelona were in for him on loan a few years ago.”
While speculation continues regarding further targets—including Leicester’s Conor Coady and Peterborough’s Kwame Poku—Aarons appears to be Rangers’ top priority at right-back .
Once finalized, Aarons is expected to link up immediately with pre‑season training upon the squad’s return this week. Supporters will be eager to see him in action ahead of crucial early fixtures in both Scotland and Europe. His timely integration could prove vital, especially with the Scottish Premiership’s title race expected to intensify following Rangers’ takeover by a US-led consortium on May 30 .
As the transfer window ramps up, Rangers’ proactive approach—fast medicals, early signings, and tactical clarity—signals a squad ready to challenge on multiple fronts. Fans are now counting the hours until the ‘incoming’ announcement, confident that Aarons could be the first of several quality additions aimed at reclaiming domestic supremacy and advancing further in Europe.
Keep an eye on Ibrox in the next 48 hours. The loan of Max Aarons is tantalizingly close to becoming a reality.
