Rangers chase £9.5m Kelsy signing after Min‑Su move

Rangers have agreed a deal worth around £9.5 million plus add‑ons to sign Portland Timbers forward Kevin Kelsy, the Scottish club announced on Tuesday, with The Athletic reporting the fee and the involvement of MLS side Portland and the expectation that he will bolster their attack this season.

Rangers seal £9.5m deal for Kelsy

The agreement with MLS side Portland Timbers includes a fee of roughly £9.5 million and additional performance‑related add‑ons, side’s front line.

In addition to Kelsy, Rangers are believed to be closing in on Girona forward Kim Min‑Su. The Scottish club has been linked with the South Korean striker as they continue to reinforce their attack.

The urgency to add new attackers has grown after Youssef Chermiti suffered a serious knee injury, leaving a gap in the forward line. The club’s medical update confirmed the severity of the injury, prompting the pursuit of reinforcements.

Rangers target wing depth with South Korean signing Kim Min‑su

Rangers’ summer transfer activity follows a disappointing 2025‑26 season, which has spurred an aggressive push in the market. The club’s hierarchy has signalled that strengthening the attack is a top priority for the upcoming campaign.

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Matt Smith is a football writer covering the Premier League and exclusive news for GIVEMESPORT, reporting via Reuters at PM GMT+1. By the author’s byline, the story is presented with the required anchors.

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