Rangers' double transfer blow forces pivot to Camilo Mena

Rangers are plotting a move to sign Colombian winger Camilo Mena after a double transfer blow saw their priority targets Jens Hjerto‑Dahl and Janoah Markelo slip away, leaving a gap in attacking depth that the Glasgow club must fill this summer.

The double transfer blow meant that the Norwegian midfielder Jens Hjerto‑Dahl, once pursued by the Scottish giants, is now seemingly Hull City‑bound, while Coventry City winger Janoah Markelo is edging closer to a move to Egyptian side Al Ahly. Both targets have effectively been gazumped, prompting the club to reassess its summer strategy.

The Teddy Bears are still desperate to add attacking quality to Derek McInnes' ranks, and the search for a creative wide man has accelerated. Rangers have therefore turned their attention to the 23‑year‑old Colombian, whose pace and crossing ability could bolster the side's forward options.

Camilo Mena enjoyed a relatively productive season in the Polish top flight last term, netting five goals and providing eight assists in 31 appearances for Lechia Gdansk. Born in Concordia in Northern Colombia, he progressed through the academy of Tigres, broke into their first team at 16, moved to Deportivo Pereira at 17, then joined Latvian side Valmiera in 2021 before signing for Gdansk three years ago.

Rangers have initiated communication with Mena's representatives and the Polish club, gauging whether a deal could be on the cards this summer. Officials say talks are at a preliminary stage but there is optimism that the move could become an astute piece of business for the Gers.

A prospective fee for Mena is yet to be mooted, but given Gdansk's status as a Polish second‑tier club, it is likely Rangers will not need to fork out a fortune to land their man. The situation has been described as ‘exploratory’, with interest expected to accelerate in the coming days.

By Alfie Cairns Culshaw Published Aug 5, 2026, 5:37 PM GMT+1, the story comes from a football journalist covering the Premier League for GIVEMESPORT. Alfie joined the company in May 2024 and is an avid Arsenal fan. He previously worked for SportBible covering Liverpool and Manchester United, creates YouTube content, runs an Arsenal Blog with 59,000 Instagram followers, and is known for data‑led analysis in football.

Here, the move remains at an early stage, and the club must navigate contractual details with Gdansk and the player’s agents. Us fans will be watching closely as Rangers aim to complete the sign‑after this double transfer blow.