Rangers transfer news: Aberdeen's Connor Barron and Motherwell's Liam Kelly set for Ibrox moves

Connor Barron made 42 appearances for boyhood club Aberdeen last season but his contract expires this summer; Liam Kelly will also be a free agent and is set to depart Motherwell; Rangers closing on deals for duo as Philippe Clement reshapes squad

Tuesday 18 June 2024 22:12, UK

Rangers are closing in on deals to sign midfielder Connor Barron and goalkeeper Liam Kelly.

Barron's contract at Aberdeen is up this summer and he was linked with clubs in England and Italy.

However, Rangers are set to win the race for the 21-year-old - who played 42 times for Aberdeen last season - after talks.

Kelly is likely to be manager Philippe Clement's fourth signing of the summer after the arrivals of Jefte, Oscar Cortes and Clinton Nsiala.

Kelly - who is out of contract at Motherwell - is with Scotland at the Euros and is also expected to move to Ibrox, providing competition for No 1 Jack Butland.

The 28-year-old played 43 times for Motherwell - who he joined from QPR three years ago - last season.

When does the summer transfer window open and close?

The 2024 summer transfer window in the Premier League and Scottish Premiership is officially open.

The window will close on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and at 11.30pm in Scotland.

The Premier League and Scottish Premiership brought forward Deadline Day to link up with the other major leagues in Europe. The closing dates were set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.