Key Points
- Rangers striker Ryan Naderi handed in a transfer request to force a Deadline Day move to Ibrox.
- Hansa Rostock rejected Rangers bids of €3 million and €3.6 million for a mid-season sale.
- Club blocked negotiations over a winter deal last week despite earlier verbal agreement for summer transfer.
- Sky Sports reports verbal agreement reached for Naderi to join Rangers after 2025-26 season.
- Rangers now explore loan deal for Southampton striker Cameron Archer amid forward line needs.
Glasgow (Glasgow Express) February 2, 2026 – Rangers face uncertainty over a key striker departure on transfer Deadline Day after Hansa Rostock placed a mid-season exit on hold, despite a previous verbal agreement to allow the player to leave this summer.
The 22-year-old Ryan Naderi, currently with the German third-division side, submitted a transfer request to push through a move to Ibrox before Monday’s 7pm deadline. Rangers had bids worth €3 million and €3.6 million turned down as Hansa Rostock remain reluctant to lose him during the campaign.
What stalled the Rangers striker’s Deadline Day exit?
Hansa Rostock blocked negotiations over a winter deal last week, halting progress despite reports of an earlier verbal agreement for a summer switch to Rangers. Sky Sports indicate that terms have now been agreed for Naderi to join post the 2025-26 season, with the forward eager to move to Scotland.
As reported by Football Transfers of FootballTransfers.com, German reports confirm Naderi handed in his transfer request amid Rangers’ persistent interest under manager Danny Rohl.
Why are Rangers pushing for striker reinforcements?
Rangers recently signed midfielder Tochi Chukwuani from SK Sturm Graz for €4.6m, defender Tuur Rommens from KVC Westerlo for €3.6m, and winger Andreas Skov Olsen on loan from VfL Wolfsburg. Rohl seeks to strengthen the forward line following a 0-0 draw at Hibs.
What alternatives emerged after the Naderi delay?
With Naderi’s move delayed until summer, Rangers turned to Southampton’s Cameron Archer for a potential loan. Archer has started six Championship games this season, scoring four goals in 23 appearances.
What happened to the Cameron Archer transfer pursuit?
Rangers’ Deadline Day bid for Archer collapsed, described as highly unlikely before the 7pm cutoff. Southampton’s potential sale of Adam Armstrong to Wolverhampton Wanderers may have influenced their stance on retaining the former Aston Villa striker.
According to Teamtalk and GiveMeSport, Rangers suffered a double transfer blow with both Naderi and Archer deals faltering on Deadline Day.
