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Queen of the South are the visitors at Ibrox as the sides battle it out for a spot in the Premier Sports Cup quarter final draw.

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A move to Turkey looks to be off the table from the versatile Brazilian amid links with Ibrox.

[Midtjylland](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/midtjylland) is becoming increasingly unlikely with less than 48 hours to do a deal. [Rangers](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc). [Gio van Bronckhorst](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/gio-van-bronckhorst) is weighing up his options as we approach the end of the window with the versatile Brazilian reportedly on the Ibrox radar.

GIOVANNI VAN BRONCKHORST has changed his entire team for this evening's Premier Sports Cup second round tie against Queen of the South at Ibrox, ...

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The midfielder is on loan from Juventus but has had a troubled time since moving to the Italian giants from PSV.

When Ihattaren returns, like all Ajax players, he is welcome on the training field." I don't think he will be registered for the I am disappointed in that because he looked much better recently. He did eventually make his debut for Ajax before he sensationally stopped training and moved into hiding following reported threats from a criminal gang. After joining Ajax on a year-long loan in January, previous manager Erik ten Hag was furious at his condition after he was reportedly several pounds overweight. But talented 20-year-old playmaker Ihattaren - who is on loan from Juventus - looks set to miss out as his bizarre career path took another twist.

The midfielder hasn't had a look-in under Gio van Bronckhorst and is set to leave Ibrox.

He was given a chance in the Ibrox first-team by Steven Gerrard. [Giovanni van Bronckhorst](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/gio-van-bronckhorst) as part of the first-team squad having returned form a successful loan spell with Salford City last summer. David Martindale has made his move to land Kelly and bring him to the Tony Macaroni Arena, with the Lions' boss looking to rush through a deal before the transfer window slams shut on September 1.

Nikola Katic could be set to play in the Champions League after all following the revelation he has no long-term future at Rangers - with Maccabi Haifa ...

Of course, he has to find a club where he can play. His former loan club, Hadjuk, were interested in a permanent deal but the asking price they would have to pay was deemed too high for them. [Champions League](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/uefa-champions-league) group stages this season and have a dream draw against PSG, Juventus and Benfica. [Katic](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/nikola-katic) earlier this summer: "I've spoken with Niko about his future with the club and we agreed it would be nice for Niko to get another club and play elsewhere. [Rangers](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc) in a four-team section alongside Ajax, Liverpool and Napoli. [Giovanni van Bronckhorst](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/giovanni-van-bronckhorst) has already told him he's free to look for pastures news and [fresh reports](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9378950/rangers-nikola-katic-champions-league-transfer-lionel-messi/) have claimed that Israeli side Maccabi Haifa are poised to swoop.

The former striker has urged Gio van Bronckhorst to splash the cash before the window closes on Thursday.

If everybody was to stay, I still think the Champions League gives you the ability to go and strengthen the squad and give it a healthier look to fire on four fronts. "For me, a striker potentially, depending on Alfredo and Kemar Roofe's fitness. Even a centre-back needs to maybe be looked at. Versatile American international [James Sands](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/james-sands) has formed a solid partnership with Connor Goldson in recent weeks but Miller reckons his former club could do with an additional stopper, despite also having the likes of Davies, Souttar, Leon King, Filip Helander and Niko Katic challenging for the same position. "Ryan Kent is even getting linked with a move. There's a lot of reports surrounding Alfredo Morelos, obviously.

The midfield, for example, remains comprised of mostly 'behind-the-ball' profiles that Gerrard prioritised in Steven Davis, Glen Kamara and Ryan Jack. However, ...

Elsewhere, the right midfield position remains short of genuine quality. Malik Tillman and Tom Lawrence have both hit the ground running at Ibrox, but there is a paucity of options in the squad that are capable of supplementing them. Van Bronckhorst has attempted to remodel Kamara’s game, but the Finnish international’s accomplished display in Eindhoven once again underlines that he is better suited to playing a deeper role. In Europe, meanwhile, van Bronckhorst’s men will be aiming to secure at least Europa League football after Christmas. [Rangers](https://www.rangersreview.co.uk) sealed a return to the Champions League group stages in Eindhoven seven days ago, supporters were as interested in how the monetary rewards would shape the club’s remaining transfer business as they were qualification. The midfield, for example, remains comprised of mostly 'behind-the-ball' profiles that Gerrard prioritised in Steven Davis, Glen Kamara and Ryan Jack.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst looked on helpless as Rangers crashed out of the Premier Sports Cup last season. The Dutchman sat in the stand at Hampden Park as ...

And with three goals in the first 25 minutes, it looked like the game could be heading in only one direction. However, the visitors kept the deficit at one as the half time whistle blew. Good link up play from Queens but Devine just manages to play the ball out for a Queen of the South corner. Davis to Ridvan who sends it all the way up to Robbie Ure who looks keen for a second. It is out for a Rangers throw on the left hand side near the corner as Queens looks to squeeze the play in. It is in a dangerous position 25 yards from the corner of the box. The teen has a go but might have wanted it earlier from Matondo to stand a better chance. The subs link up well but it is safely with Currie in the Queen of the South goal. A beautiful volley from Arfield as it falls to him outside the box. It was impressive from Queen of the South who battled it out at Ibrox, but the Govan side are 3-1 victors. It was far from an easy night, with Queen of the South putting up a fight for much of the 90 minutes. And the scoreline remained the same for the majority of the second 45.

Rangers are in to the quarter final of the Premier Sports Cup.

Robbie Ure 8 - A great debut goal inside ten minutes with a cool finish and some nice attempted link-up from the kid. Made a shocker of a back-pass that led to the equaliser. Scott Arfield 9 - A great powerful run to get on the end of Yilmaz's cross for the second. Played a good part in the second goal. Glen Kamara 7 - Selfless cutback to Ure for the first goal and general neat play in the middle. Fashion Sakala 6 - Looked lively and eager to get on the ball early, latched on well for the first goal. Also in from the start was young Adam Devine at right-back, with the 19-year-old forcing a save from Currie after he was slipped in by Matondo, before Robbie Ure took a great turn and forced another save from the Doonhammers' goalie before half time. The game quietened down before Arfield had another pop at goal from outside the area that went wide from a volley. Queen of the South found a slight rhythm with their passing but often found long balls the only avenue for a meaningful attack. There were more than a few glimpses of goal, however, with Rangers young backline having to deal with threats across the box. [Queen of the South](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/all-about/queen-of-the-south-fc) with a 3-1 victory at Ibrox. It looked to be all Rangers until a very slack pass from Fashion Sakala allowed Lee Connelly to dink Allan McGregor from inside the 18-yard box in a stunning moment at Ibrox on 16 minutes..

Scott Arfield scores twice as Rangers beat Queen of the South 3-1 at Ibrox to reach Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals; Aberdeen need extra-time to beat ...

Besuijen then put daylight between the teams when he slotted home a low angled effort from eight yards out just before the end of the first additional period. The Dons got themselves back in front when Lopes headed home in the 97th minute from a Clarkson corner. The goal seemed to have taken the sting out of Annan's play and Aberdeen almost netted again in the 67th minute when Jayden Richardson fired a powerful shot just over after latching on to a Besuijen cutback inside the box. Any doubts about the outcome ended in the 85th minute when a clever backheel from McCann set up Arfield to stroke the ball into the net from just inside the box. It took Aberdeen 55 minutes to make the breakthrough against their lowly hosts when Besuijen met a low delivery from Jack MacKenzie and forced the ball over the line from close range despite the best efforts of Fleming to scramble it out. There was still an occasionally disjointed look about the home side after the break, with the Palmerston side threatening to take advantage of any slip-ups and in the 63rd minute Devine sliced a clearance from six yards just over his own crossbar.

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst gestures on the touchline during the Premier Sports Cup second round match at the Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow. Picture date: ...

"We have to prepare. "We created this squad to be competitive in all competitions, domestically and in the Champions League. We have to be ready, and we take the next few weeks game by game." The first week was very good, but the season is very long." "I had a chat with Morelos on Sunday, it was a good chat. There likes of free agent Ross Barkley and FC Midtjylland midfielder Evander have been tipped with a late move to Ibrox.

Rangers moved into the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 win.

Any doubts about the outcome ended in the 85th minute when a clever backheel from McCann set up Arfield to stroke the ball into the net from just inside the box. Arfield volleyed wide from the edge of the box in the 73rd minute and minutes later Ure made way for 16-year-old debutant striker Zak Lovelace, with Charlie McCann replacing Rabbi Matondo. The Doonhamers, eighth in League One, were immediately forced back and the lively Ure turned and drove a shot wide of the target from the edge of the box in the second minute.

Here Football Scotland has a look at the talking points from this evening's clash in Glasgow. The kids are alright. Gers ended the evening with six youngsters ...

Gers ended the evening with six youngsters on the pitch in what can be considered an excellent night from a B team and youth squad point of view. Still, he'll be satisfied with the win against what could have been a banana skin opponent and now the full attention is on the Hoops this weekend. For the manager it was certainly job done when Ure notched his first goal in Rangers colours before [ Scott Arfield ](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/scott-arfield)nabbed a double to cancel Lee Connelly's first half leveller. It was all about the runout for some of [Gio van Bronckhorst's ](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/giovanni-van-bronckhorst)youngsters with the likes of Robbie Ure and Leon King being handed rare starts in front of the home crowd. Let's just say if any of the players who started this evening are also in the XI against their rivals on Saturday it'll be a bit of a surprise. [Rangers](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc) were content with as they knocked Queen of the South out the Premier Sports Cup with a 3-1 victory at Ibrox this evening.

The Light Blues took to domestic cup duties in Govan as they faced League One club Queen of the South, waltzing to victory despite a minor first half scare.

Adam Devine was a livewire up and down the right in place of captain James Tavernier, and Leon King looks to be growing in stature as a central defender. Ure took his shot in the starting XI with a well-taken goal. A big reality check soon beckoned for [Giovanni van Bronckhorst's](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/giovanni-van-bronckhorst) rotated side as a blunder by Fashion Sakala near his own goal allowed Lee Connelly to latch onto his short pass and lob Allan McGregor. They are in the hat for tomorrow's last eight draw and here are three things we learned. How many more times will he take to the Ibrox turf? [Rangers'](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc) lead in a game where they handed plenty of youngsters minutes on top of some fringe players getting some action, before then doubling his tally after a free-flowing passing move.

A second string Gers side strolled past the League One outfit at Ibrox to reach the Premier Sports Cup last eight.

We achieved that but it's the last day and you have to be ready for whatever comes your way. Maybe they come for your players, it's very dynamic days, but I'm quite relaxed." However the Gers boss is remaining calm about any more incomings with several youth stars impressing in the victory. He knows what he has to do and the first week was really good but you know the season is still long so we need him not only for this week but for the whole season." It was a good chat because he had a good week in training. [Morelos](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/alfredo-morelos) on Sunday.

18-YEAR-OLD Robbie Ure enjoyed a dream debut as he opened the scoring and help Rangers on their way to a 3-1 victory over Queen of the South in the second ...

The midfielder teed up Ure and his shot took a slight deflection before beating Queens goalkeeper Max Currie. [FIXTURES](https://www.stanza.co/@rangersfc/subscription): Add fixtures to your mobile device calendar [HERE](https://www.stanza.co/@rangersfc/subscription) [SHOP](https://shop.rangers.co.uk/): Browse the latest Rangers clothing and kits [HERE](https://shop.rangers.co.uk/) [SUBSCRIBE](https://rangerspayments.streamamg.com/account/register/step1): Get closer to your club with a RangersTV subscription [HERE](https://rangerspayments.streamamg.com/account/register/step1) Rangers were now back in the driving seat and with 30 minutes on the clock they were going in search of a third goal. With just a goal separating the sides at the break, Wullie Gibson’s men were still very much in the tie and before the hour mark a teasing delivery from Ruari Paton on the right wing was scooped over the crossbar by Devine, who did well to read the danger. Arfield then made it 3-1 with just five minutes remaining of the second half as he again showed his class and quality in the final third with a superb strike from 18 yards. 18-YEAR-OLD Robbie Ure enjoyed a dream debut as he opened the scoring and help Rangers on their way to a 3-1 victory over Queen of the South in the second round of the Premier Sports Cup at Ibrox.

MARK WILSON AT IBROX: Alfredo Morelos was axed from the squad that qualified for the Champions League last week due to concerns over fitness and how he ...

'It is fantastic for Ure to score. You never know what is happening in those days and you have to be prepared. 'I saw a change in his attitude, the way he worked. A debut goal from teenage striker Robbie Ure put Rangers in front against Queens. with Rangers boss claiming he has seen 'a change in attitude' since striker was axed for Champions League play-off against PSV As I said before, he is still a Rangers player.

Football Insider has learned that Rangers are set to open new contract talks with rising star Robbie Ure after his debut goal in the League Cup.

Rangers have been beaten just once in 10 outings so far in the new campaign – and sealed their qualification to the Champions League group stages last week. [Devine’s new deal, which runs until the summer of 2025, will be announced imminently.](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-rangers-to-announce-devine-deal-after-offer-accepted/) [Ure](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/robbie-ure/profil/spieler/783373) featured on the bench for Rangers during their Champions League qualifying play-off second leg against PSV Eindhoven last week (24 August).

The Colombian hitman has held discussions with his Light Blues gaffer after being banished from the squad for PSV trip.

At the moment I think this is the squad we’re going to have as I said before. It's already been a busy couple of months for the Rangers boss who says he is relaxed over the situation but says 'you never know' heading into the final 48 hours. "I saw a change in his attitude, the way he worked. Just hours after being left out of the trip the striker was snapped at the gym and has continued to work hard behind the scenes with the Dutchman revealing he has already noticed a change in his attitude and his work levels. I had a good talk with him so as I said before he is still a Rangers player. His contract has less than 12 months to run with speculation over his long-term future a main talking point following the flashpoint last week.

The visitors capitalised on a huge error from the Zambian with Lee Connelly netting a stunner past Allan McGregor.

[Van Bronckhorst](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/gio-van-bronckhorst) said: “We changed a lot of players today and it was good to have a new eleven getting minutes. [Rangers](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc) hero McCoist, who was on duty for the live Premier Sports showdown. They have to keep working hard to play more games. We gave positive debuts to some academy players. However, Willie Gibson's League One outfit weren't behind for long with Sakala's role in the goal hammered by [Giovanni van Bronckhorst](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/gio-van-bronckhorst) shuffled his pack for the Premier Sports Cup clash with the Zambian handed the chance to impress the Dutchman with some huge games on the horizon, including the Old Firm clash with [Celtic](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) this weekend and the start of the Light Blues' Champions League campaign.

The Croatian defender has been linked with various moves this summer and the latest sees a club abroad set with offering European football as part of their ...

Haifa were set to be offering Katic the elite European equivalent and Hadjuk Split were also interested in bringing him back to Croatia. At that stage, Katic could be in for a heavyweight battle, with Arsenal one of the clubs in his supposed new club's group alongside Bodo/Glimt and PSV. [- Celtic vs Rangers referee named as SFA publish match official appointments list](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/celtic-vs-rangers-referee-named-24885787) [- Celtic hero Chris Sutton names the one Rangers player he fears ahead of first Old Firm derby](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/celtic-hero-chris-sutton-names-24884772) [Katic](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/nikola-katic) joined Rangers in 2018 from Slaven Belupo and scored the winning goal in a 2–1 victory against Celtic at Parkhead for Rangers in 2019, their first win there since 2010. [Champions League](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/uefa-champions-league) play-off victory for the Light Blues. [Europa League](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/uefa-europa-league) group stage football following a 3-1 play-off success over [Rangers'](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc) Premiership rivals Hearts.