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\"Russell<\/p>\n

(Credit: Imago)<\/p>\n

\"Rahul <\/p>\n

Tue 19 August 2025 9:18, UK <\/p>\n

Manchester City sensation Callum Doyle has emerged as the latest target for Rangers at Ibrox.<\/p>\n

Doyle already has significant experience under his belt after several loan spells in the Championship, and the 21-year-old is a highly sought-after talent as Rangers<\/a> competed for his signature.<\/p>\n

Russell Martin<\/a> wanted to bring the centre-back to Ibrox<\/a>, with Rangers\u2019 options fairly limited in the position, and Doyle is also capable of playing at left-back.<\/p>\n

However, despite Rangers\u2019 interest, an \u00a38million deal has now been agreed for Doyle to move elsewhere, in a frustrating blow.<\/p>\n

\"RangersRussell Martin is keen on a new defender (Credit: Imago\/Breaking Media)Wrexham agree deal for Rangers target Doyle<\/p>\n

Jordan Campbell<\/a> of The Athletic has now reported that Rangers have lost out to Championship<\/a> side Wrexham in the race for Doyle, and the newly-promoted side have now agreed a deal.<\/p>\n

Rangers and Sheffield United both wanted to recruit Doyle, but the 21-year-old\u2019s preference was to move to Wrexham because of their location.<\/p>\n

Doyle has spent time at Coventry, Leicester, Norwich City and Sunderland on loan.The defender has made 98 Championship appearances, scoring once and providing nine assists.<\/p>\n

Clearly, a move up north to Glasgow was unlikely rather than staying in the Championship, and at \u00a38m, he may have been out of Rangers\u2019 financial reach<\/a> unless a loan deal could have been agreed.<\/p>\n

Doyle was seen as a left centre-back, but Martin may have had a left-back role earmarked for him, as a more defensive option than James Tavernier<\/a> on the other flank.<\/p>\n

Wrexham closing in on a deal for Man City\u2019s Callum Doyle worth up to \u00a38m, including add-ons.<\/p>\n

Rangers and Sheff Utd were also interested in the left centre-back but location a factor behind preference.<\/p>\n

Played over 100 Championship loan games. https:\/\/t.co\/x6eF0rq5Qu<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jordan Campbell (@JordanC1107) August 19, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n

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Rangers need new left-back<\/p>\n

The potential departure of Jefte to Palmeiras<\/a> has meant that a new left-back is needed as a priority, with an upgrade already necessary.<\/p>\n

It remains to be seen what kind of profile will be targeted now that Doyle is no longer on the cards, and Max Aarons had disastrous results<\/a> when he attempted to fill in out of position at left-back.<\/p>\n

John Souttar has also had a difficult start to the season<\/a>, and Doyle may have been seen as a long-term replacement for him, as well as someone who could slot in immediately.<\/p>\n

Time is running out in the window for Rangers to strengthen, and a new left-back is as much of a priority as a centre-forward after a poor start to the campaign.<\/p>\n

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