Rangers can take advantage of Middlesbrough blow to agree cut-price Morgan Whittaker deal
Rangers have long been linked with a move for Morgan Whittaker, and a bargain deal with Middlesbrough could be struck this summer.
Danny Rohl will be absolutely desperate to revamp the Gers' entire squad, not just the forward line, ahead of next season, having now fallen out of favour in the Scottish Premiership title race.
This would undoubtedly take a lot of investment from 49ers Enterprises over the summer months, with big-money deals rather hard to come by in Scotland, even for the Old Firm duo.
Youssef Chermiti arrived for £8million from Everton, making him one of the Gers' most expensive signings, but Whittaker's signature could top that if Rangers' transfer chiefs play their cards right.
Morgan Whittaker could now search for Middlesbrough exit
The Light Blues have not yet been linked with a move this summer, but it is only a matter of time before the club reignite a move, especially given the manager's previous experience in the Championship.
It is believed that Plymouth Argyle rejected a £7million move from the Gers in the summer of 2024, and having missed out then, there could be a brand-new chance to steal his signature.
Boro value the 25-year-old at £20million, which is likely out of the club's budget, but with Kim Hellberg's side now missing out on promotion to the Premier League, his price could come down.
| Morgan Whittaker's 2025-26 campaign | Stats [FotMob] |
| Minutes played | 2704 |
| Goals | 14 |
| Assists | 7 |
| Chances created | 43 |
| Successful dribbles per 90 | 1.1 |
| Duels won | 43.1% |
| Recoveries per 90 | 3.56 |
Boro lost 2-1 to Southampton in their Championship-play-off semi-final on Tuesday, 12 May, bowing out to a 116th-minute winner from Shea Charles, with the Saints now facing Hull City in the final.
Rangers forwards quaking in their boots ahead of summer window
Despite some impressive displays, especially in games against Celtic, Rangers could cash in on Chermiti, and that would help pay for a move for Boro's No.11.
His future is not the only uncertain one, though. Andreas Skov Olsen is unlikely to see his loan made permanent, while Ryan Don Naderi and Bojan Miovski have both struggled to find their feet.
Football Insider understands that Miovski is unhappy at Ibrox, so he could search for an exit this summer, which would open the door for another exciting attacker to come through the doors.
It is blatantly obvious that Rohl requires a total shift in the players at his disposal. The current squad hasn't been good enough to keep up with Hearts and Celtic. Frustrations are growing at Ibrox.