Several reports indicate that Derek McInnes is close to leaving Hearts to become the new head coach of Rangers, with talks now said to be at an advanced stage. According to multiple sources, Rangers have agreed a deal to appoint McInnes as Danny Rohl’s successor, while Rohl is expected to depart to RB Salzburg. The move would bring McInnes back to Ibrox in a major managerial reshuffle, with the club moving quickly to secure a replacement after Rohl’s exit.
Sky Sports reports that McInnes has agreed a deal in principle to take charge at Rangers after leaving Tynecastle. The Scottish Sun adds that Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh has agreed to pay a significant six-figure compensation fee to release McInnes from his Hearts contract. The Herald reports that McInnes is set to sign a three-year contract once the switch is completed. If confirmed, the appointment would mark one of the most significant managerial changes in Scottish football this summer, as Rangers look to rebuild under a familiar and experienced figure.
McInnes is widely regarded as a proven manager in Scottish football, and his potential arrival at Rangers has generated significant attention because of the scale of the job and the expectations at Ibrox. Hearts would then be forced to begin their own search for a new head coach, while Rangers would aim to finalize the transition quickly and give the new manager time to prepare for the upcoming season.
Elsewhere, Celtic are reportedly pursuing FC Aarau striker Elias Filet. Football Insider says the 24-year-old forward is expected to be available for a relatively cheap fee, despite having one year remaining on his contract with the Swiss second-tier club. The reported move suggests Celtic are continuing to explore value options in the transfer market as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the new campaign.
In another managerial development, former Rangers boss Russell Martin is expected to be unveiled as the new Leicester City head coach next week. Fabrizio Romano reports that the announcement is due soon, adding another notable coaching change involving a former Scottish Premiership figure. Martin’s move to Leicester would represent a return to English football in a new leadership role and further underline the busy managerial market across Europe.
The latest reports point to a fast-moving period for clubs in Scotland and beyond, with Rangers preparing for a new era under McInnes, Hearts facing a vacancy, Celtic tracking attacking reinforcements, and Leicester set to confirm a new appointment.
