Scottish Transfer Buzz: Widdell, Raskin, Dembele, Richards, Keane, Yang, Murray

Scottish Transfer Buzz: Widdell, Raskin, Dembele, Richards, Keane, Yang, Murray

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Excelsior defender Casper Widell claims his proposed summer transfer to Rangers collapsed because another player chose not to depart, while Dundee are preparing to open contract discussions with players whose deals expire next summer.

Excelsior defender Casper Widell says he came close to signing for Rangers during the summer. However, the 23-year-old claims the deal collapsed when an unidentified player declined to leave Ibrox. (HD, external)

Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin remains Besiktas’ leading transfer priority for January after the Turkish side failed to convince the 25-year-old to move there during the summer. (TeamTalk, external)

Belgian midfielder Nicolas Raskin, who had appeared set for a summer departure, wants to remain with Rangers and help the club challenge for the Scottish title this season. The Ibrox side are also reluctant to sell him before the campaign ends. (Football Insider, external)

Former Celtic striker Robbie Keane, who was mentioned as a possible managerial candidate for the Scottish champions this summer, says he has received numerous offers since leaving Ferencvaros but is willing to wait for the right role. (Daily Record, external)

Former Rangers owner Sir David Murray says tax officials treated the club unfairly in 2012 and has defended its use of EBT agreements, despite Simon Jordan revealing that he turned down the chance to introduce them at Crystal Palace. (Graeme Souness Tackles podcast), external

Head coach Steven Pressley says Dundee plan to accelerate contract renewal negotiations with six players whose current deals run out next summer. (Daily Record, external)

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