Qudus SalihuIn a sensational twist that has turned the Glasgow football scene upside down, Rangers are reportedly preparing to shatter their transfer record to pull off the ultimate “hijack” of a deal involving arch-rivals Celtic. The target? Real Madrid’s midfield maestro Dani Ceballos, who is officially set to leave the Bernabéu this January.
The Spanish international, a three-time Champions League winner, was widely believed to be the subject of intense interest from Celtic Park. However, reports from Spain suggest that Rangers have surged into the lead with a “bombshell” financial package. The move would see the Ibrox club eclipse the long-standing record of £12 million paid for Tore André Flo in 2000—a record that has stood for over two decades.
Danny Röhl’s project has already shown immense ambition, but luring a “world superstar” like Ceballos directly from Real Madrid is a statement of intent unlike any other in modern Scottish football history. The Spanish “genius” is said to be seeking a fresh challenge where he can be the undisputed centerpiece of a team, and the prospect of becoming a cult hero in Govan has reportedly turned his head.
The news has sent the Ibrox faithful into a state of pure euphoria, while leaving the East End of Glasgow in shock. To not only sign a player of Ceballos’ pedigree but to snatch him from under the noses of their rivals would be a psychological blow of massive proportions. “This isn’t just a signing; it’s a declaration of war on the pitch,” one prominent Rangers analyst noted. “To outbid a rival for a Real Madrid starter is the ‘Röhl Effect’ in full force.”
As the January window enters its final, frantic hours, “Ceballos to Rangers” has become the only story in town. If the board can finalize the deal, it won’t just break their transfer record—it will redefine the power struggle in the Scottish Premiership. The hunt is on, and for Rangers, the sky is now the limit.
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