[Casper Widell Declines Rangers Move Amid Ibrox Feud, Kilmarnock Poised to Sign Dave Richards]
Excelsior centre‑half Casper Widell states his potential summer transfer to Rangers collapsed following a refusal from a player to relocate, while Kilmarnock appear ready to sign goalkeeper Dave Richards during the summer window.
Exel Center‑back Casper Widell has said he was close to moving to Rangers this summer, but the agreement fell through once a member of the squad declined to come to Ibrox. (HD, external)
Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin is Besiktas principal January acquisition, even though the Turkish side has yet to convince the 25‑year‑old to make the switch this summer. (TeamTalk, external)
The Belgian, who was expected to leave Besiktas this summer, wishes to remain at Rangers to assist the team quest for the Scottish title, as Ibrox intend to hold onto him until the season’s end. (Football Insider, external)
Kilmarnock are set to sign Dave Richards, 32, who departed Dundee United this summer, on a short‑term contract intended to address their goalkeeping needs. (Daily Record, external)
Former Celtic striker Robbie Keane, though approached after leaving Fenwick Varos, remains flexible and looks for the right opportunity. (Daily Record, external)
Ranger owner Sir David Murray claims the club endured unjust tax scrutiny in 2012 and defends the club’s use of EBT contracts, rejecting allegations that he turned down similar arrangements with Crystal Palace. (Graeme Souness Tackles podcast, external)
Man‑Manager Steven Pressley announced that Dundee will expedite negotiations to re‑sign six contracted‑out players soon after the summer break. (Daily Record, external)