Rangers ‘To Be Transformed’ as Aasgaard Deal Close in Double Transfer Boost
Glasgow, July 4, 2025 — Rangers FC are on the brink of completing a major double swoop that could reshape their squad ahead of the new Scottish Premiership season, with sources confirming that a deal for Wigan Athletic star Thelo Aasgaard is now “very close,” while another high-profile signing is expected to follow imminently.
Rangers manager Russell Martin, who has been pushing hard for reinforcements this summer, is believed to be personally involved in finalising the move for Aasgaard — a 22-year-old Norwegian-born midfielder with bags of flair, creativity, and versatility. Aasgaard has long been admired by the Rangers hierarchy, and talks have progressed swiftly in recent days after Wigan lowered their asking price to a figure believed to be in the region of £1.5 million.
A club insider told the Daily Glasgow Sport: “Aasgaard is viewed as a player who can help transform the attacking midfield area. He’s young, hungry, and has the kind of technical quality the manager wants more of in the team. The deal is very close to being completed, with only final details remaining.”
Aasgaard, who was one of Wigan’s standout performers last season with 10 goals and 8 assists in all competitions, is expected to undergo a medical in Glasgow within the next 48 hours. Personal terms are not believed to be a stumbling block, with the player said to be “extremely keen” on the move to Ibrox.
But the Aasgaard coup isn’t the only positive news for Gers fans.
In a significant double transfer boost, Rangers are also understood to have reached an agreement in principle with an unnamed English Premier League club for the signing of a dynamic winger, believed to be David Brooks of Bournemouth. While the identity of the player has yet to be officially confirmed, multiple reports suggest the deal is at an advanced stage and could be announced alongside Aasgaard in a dramatic double unveiling.
The timing of these deals comes as Russell Martin looks to reshape a Rangers side that fell short in last season’s title race and struggled to maintain consistency in Europe. With several departures already confirmed — including John Lundstram and Borna Barišić — the club’s recruitment drive has shifted into high gear.
“This is going to be a very different Rangers team,” the insider added. “The manager wants pace, precision, and players who can break lines. These two signings, when completed, will mark the beginning of that transformation.”
Fans have taken to social media with excitement, praising the ambition of the board and the apparent clear vision being shown in the transfer window. “This is exactly the kind of business we need,” one supporter wrote on X. “Young talent with something to prove and a style that fits modern football.”
With the Aasgaard deal nearly over the line and another key signing in the wings, Rangers could be set for one of their most exciting seasons in years — and a squad truly capable of challenging Celtic for domestic dominance.
