A reported £12million deal which could rise to as much as £16million with add-ons puts the Scotland international amongst the top ten record sales from Scotland ahead of Aiden McGeady, Virgil van Dijk and Alan Hutton, Rangers’ previous record sale.
The 20-year-old boyhood Rangers fan departs after 27 matches for the club.
He said: “It was an easy choice to sign. This is a massive club with huge history and the fanbase is tremendous. Obviously we aren’t in the place where we want to be right now but we can definitely get there with the talent in the changing room and staff here, and I have full belief we can do that.”
The move will likely be the headline of the January transfer window but a lot could change in the coming four weeks with plenty of business still to be done and almost every club in the cinch Premiership looking to make additions.
At the same time there will be interest in many of the country’s talent with Calvin Ramsay and John Souttar, two other Scots who have interest from England.
It’s not just about players, however. Kilmarnock landed quite the coup in appointing Derek McInnes as their new boss following the dismissal of Tommy Wright. The former Dons manager will be expected to steer them to promotion.
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5. Celtic-linked playmaker attempts to force deal
Celtic target Zinedine Ferhat has made a move in an attempt to get a move this month. The Nimes playmaker has been linked with a switch to Parkhead, while Ligue 1 side St Etienne have made an offer. Ferhat is reported to have refused to turn up for training. The Algerian international is out of contract at the end of the season. (Objectif Gard) Photo: Sylvain Lefevre
6. US international nears Ibrox switch
Rangers are closing on the signing of James Sands. The versatile New York City FC star is set to sign on an 18-month loan deal with the Scottish champions having an option to make the deal permanent. Sands, a US international, can play in defence and midfield and helped NYCFC win their first MLS Cup recently. (Various) Photo: Omar Vega
7. Dons had talented teen new deal
Aberdeen have handed promising teenager Connor Barron a new deal which keeps him at the club until 2024. The 19-year-old midfielder is highly thought of at Pittodrie and will continue his loan spell at League Two leaders Kelty Hearts. Dons boss Stephen Glass said: “Connor is a player who displays the correct attitude and application, and we hold him in high regard at the Club.” (Aberdeen FC) Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
![Hibs are closing in on announcing their first signing of the January transfer window with the arrival of Harry Clarke. The defender spent the first half of the season on loan at Ross County before being recalled by Arsenal with a view to a permanent move to Easter Road. The 20-year-old’s signing is expected to be announced today [Wednesday]. (Evening News)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmViYzQ0NGJiLTVlOWEtNDExNy05ODY1LThjZjQ2YmQ0MjMxODoxOTZkNTNhYi03MjkyLTRjNTAtOWE4My00MTU0YzY0NDI4MjM=.jpg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=640)
8. Hibs to announce Clarke
Hibs are closing in on announcing their first signing of the January transfer window with the arrival of Harry Clarke. The defender spent the first half of the season on loan at Ross County before being recalled by Arsenal with a view to a permanent move to Easter Road. The 20-year-old’s signing is expected to be announced today [Wednesday]. (Evening News) Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group