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Rangers are gearing up for a major shake-up in the January transfer window, with Kilmarnock standout David Watson emerging as the club’s top-priority target. Reports suggest the Ibrox hierarchy have placed the highly rated midfielder at the centre of their New Year recruitment push as Danny Rohl prepares for a busy first window in charge.
Rangers Go All-In for Watson
According to *FootballTransfers, Watson—viewed as one of the Premiership’s most promising young talents—has climbed to the top of Rangers’ shortlist ahead of January. With his Kilmarnock contract set to expire at the end of the season, the Scotland U21 ace could be available at a cut-price fee, intensifying interest from elsewhere.
However, Rangers face fierce competition for his signature. Arch-rivals Celtic are monitoring the situation closely, while Italian giants Lazio are also reported admirers. Despite this, sources indicate Rangers are pushing hard to strike a deal early, hoping to make Watson the first signing of the Rohl era.
Rohl’s Ibrox Era Takes Shape
Rohl—who replaced Russell Martin in October—hit the ground running with a seven-game unbeaten start in the league. The German coach is now eager to reshape the squad to suit his dynamic, high-tempo style.
While Rangers have impressed domestically, their European struggles continue as they sit near the bottom of their Europa League group with just one point from five games.
Watson, meanwhile, has become a cornerstone at Kilmarnock since breaking through in 2022. The 20-year-old has already racked up 122 senior appearances, starting 15 of 16 league games this season despite the club’s poor form.
Triple Signing Plan for January
Watson is just one part of a larger recruitment drive. Rangers are reportedly planning **three major January additions:
A new striker to replace out-of-form summer signing Youssef Chermiti
A dynamic central midfielder—with Watson leading that list
A versatile full-back to strengthen defensive depth
Several fringe players could be moved on to make room for the new arrivals, as Rohl pushes for a squad overhaul to boost their Premiership title pursuit.
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