“Rangers’ Dream Signing BEGS Club to Skip Pre-Season in DESPERATE Bid to Join THIS WEEK!”

Conor Coady’s future at Leicester City remains up in the air following their relegation from the Premier League, despite joining the Foxes in 2023.

The 32-year-old is keen on a switch to Rangers, but the move has been held up as the Championship club finalises the appointment of a new manager, widely expected to be Marti Cifuentes.

Meanwhile, Russell Martin is pushing to bring the former Wolves defender to Ibrox, with the transfer potentially close to completion.

According to the Daily Record (15 July), Coady is urging Leicester to exclude him from their pre-season tour so he can finalise a move to the Scottish giants.

He is eager to join Rangers this week and wants to be in the squad ahead of their Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos.

Martin is a known admirer of the experienced centre-back, who is said to be desperate to complete the switch.

Should Leicester approve the transfer, Coady is expected to travel immediately to join the Gers.

Coady would offer vital leadership and defensive solidity at Ibrox, strengthening a backline already bolstered by the arrivals of Emmanuel Fernandez and Nasser Djiga.

Martin is clearly intent on assembling a side capable of challenging on all fronts next season.

Elsewhere, Rangers may soon face a decision over the future of John Souttar.

Turkish club Trabzonspor have shown interest in the Scotland international, whose contract expires next year.

While Souttar is a key figure in the squad, the club risks losing him for free at the end of the season if no action is taken.

The potential arrival of Coady could influence Rangers’ next steps, with new director of football Kevin Thelwell expected to make critical calls regarding player exits.

With Djeidi Gassama already confirmed and more deals in the pipeline, the Ibrox faithful will be watching closely as Rangers aim to strengthen further before the new campaign kicks off.