Rangers prepare to restart pursuit of AEK Athens left-back James Penrice
The move is currently characterised as gossip rather than a formal agreement, while Penrice has indicated openness to a potential switch to Aberdeen
Rangers are preparing to restart their pursuit of AEK Athens left-back James Penrice, according to reports circulating in the Scottish football transfer market. The club's readiness to reignite interest in the defender marks a shift in their recruitment strategy as the summer window approaches.
Penrice, who previously represented Hearts and Livingston before moving to Greece, has publicly indicated that he would not be surprised to join Aberdeen this summer. This sentiment comes as Rangers look to re-engage with the player, although the specific nature of the renewed contact has not been detailed.
The current status of the potential transfer is explicitly described as gossip and rumours, rather than a verified negotiation or formal agreement. Sources indicate that while Rangers are active in their approach, the financial terms and timeline of the move remain undefined in the public domain.
In related transfer activity, Rangers legend Kris Boyd has offered a conditional prediction that Celtic will secure the league title, provided they defeat Motherwell in an upcoming fixture. Meanwhile, newly promoted St Johnstone owner Adam Webb has confirmed that the club's transfer budget will see an increase of between 5 per cent and 10 per cent compared to last season.
Further movement is noted at Hibernian, where former Aberdeen and Hibernian winger Junior Hoilett stated he would not be surprised to see Martin Boyle join the Dons when the Australian international's contract expires. Additionally, Elie Youan appears to be departing Hibernian following a social media post by his barber suggesting the French forward is no longer a client.
Scottish midfielder Lewis Ferguson remains at Bologna but his agent, Bill McMurdo, has stated the player is open to offers from any of Europe's top five leagues. These various developments underscore the fluid nature of the current transfer landscape across the Scottish Premiership and beyond.
