Qudus SalihuA wave of shock and excitement has surged through Ibrox following reports that Rangers are on the verge of completing their first signing of the January 2026 window. Under the ambitious leadership of chairman Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers Enterprises, head coach Danny Röhl is set to be backed with a significant financial outlay to secure Sturm Graz midfielder Tochi Chukwuani in a deal that has “rocked” the Scottish Premiership.
The transfer, reportedly worth €4.5 million (£4 million), marks a definitive statement of intent from Cavenagh’s board. While the summer recruitment under previous management was widely criticized, this move signals a new era of strategic investment. Chukwuani, a 22-year-old Danish youth international, has been described as a “midfield monster” known for his physical dominance and tactical intelligence—qualities Röhl has identified as essential for his high-intensity system.
The news has sent the Rangers support into a frenzy, not just because of the player’s pedigree, but due to the speed and decisiveness of the negotiations led by technical director Dan Purdy. Chukwuani is expected to travel to Glasgow imminently to finalize the move, where he will be reunited with former Nordsjælland teammate Mohamed Diomande. The arrival of such a highly-rated European talent suggests that Cavenagh is prepared to provide Röhl with the “tools” required to dismantle Celtic’s domestic dominance.
Beyond the immediate impact on the pitch, the deal has rocked Ibrox by signaling a ruthless shift in squad management. To facilitate these new arrivals, reports suggest the club is ready to offload several high-earners, including Brazilian striker Danilo and midfielder Joe Rothwell. This “major squad revamp” is a clear indication that the new ownership is no longer content with second place.
As the ink dries on what promises to be a transformative deal, the message from the Blue Room is loud and clear: Danny Röhl is being given the power and the purse to reshape Rangers in his image. With the gap at the top of the table narrowing, the signing of Chukwuani might just be the catalyst that turns a hopeful season into a historic one.
Rabiu Aminu
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