Rangers can accelerate Nathan Patterson deal after reported transfer blow - view

Rangers aren't willing to push the envelope to sign Westerlo left-back Bryan Reynolds in the ongoing transfer window.

The 24-year-old American defender's potential move to the Gers is reportedly off, with the Gers priced out by Stade Rennais despite an initial agreement on a transfer fee.

Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises are now forced to look at alternative options to bolster the right-back position for Derek McInnes this summer.

Everton's Nathan Patterson has been heavily linked with a return to Ibrox over the years and that could now finally come to fruition as the Scotland international looks for regular minutes away from Merseyside.

The Auchehowie graduate has been a key player for Steve Clarke at the 2026 World Cup, but was a bit-part player under David Moyes at Hill Dickinson Stadium during the 2025-26 campaign.

Reynolds felt like a gamble worth taking after Tuur Rommens' success at the Glaswegian outfit, but failure to get the USMNT international could potentially accelerate a deal for the ex-Govan prospect's return.

Rangers hint at Nathan Patterson return with latest transfer business

Sources told Football Insider on 19 June that Patterson's move to Ibrox could prove difficult due to the potential finances involved.

While the Scottish defender is eager to leave Everton, he's expected to command a decent fee, but it remains to be seen what happens, as Andrew Cavenagh hasn't been shy about splashing the cash in G51.

According to the Daily Record on 24 June, the Gers are open to making further additions at full-back despite their move for Ross McCrorie.

The ex-Bristol City star has returned to his boyhood club, and with the Govan side seemingly targeting their former stars, it could hint at Patterson's transfer being on the cards.

Andrew Cavenagh has another obvious target at Ibrox

Rangers need reinforcements across the backline as they try to build a competitive team for McInnes to achieve instant success.

A couple of centre-backs should be signed at the Gers before the start of next season, and Rommens also arguably needs cover at left-back, which Jayden Meghoma feels perfect for.

The Brentford star impressed in patches on loan at Ibrox before being pipped by the former Westerlo left-back in the pecking order, but Cavenagh should look to bring him back for another season in Govan.