{"id":49342,"date":"2026-06-28T12:25:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T16:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/28\/rangers-in-talks-to-sign-even-better-deal-than-ben-godfrey\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T12:25:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T16:25:38","slug":"rangers-in-talks-to-sign-even-better-deal-than-ben-godfrey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/28\/rangers-in-talks-to-sign-even-better-deal-than-ben-godfrey\/","title":{"rendered":"Rangers in talks to sign even better deal than Ben Godfrey"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/28\/rangers-in-talks-to-sign-even-better-deal-than-ben-godfrey\/#Rangers_in_contract_talks_with_Italian_star\" >Rangers in contract talks with Italian star<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/28\/rangers-in-talks-to-sign-even-better-deal-than-ben-godfrey\/#Sebastiano_Desplanches_would_be_better_off_signing_with_Rangers_than_Ben_Godfrey\" >Sebastiano Desplanches would be better off signing with Rangers than Ben Godfrey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/28\/rangers-in-talks-to-sign-even-better-deal-than-ben-godfrey\/#Rangers_could_sign_a_9m_star_with_bigger_talent_than_Ruskin_or_Ferguson\" >Rangers could sign a \u00a39m star with bigger talent than Ruskin or Ferguson<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Glasgow Rangers are close to making a third signing in the summer transfer window, following the additions of Lawrence Shankland and Ross McCrorie.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>They remain close to home once again, having brought in former England central defender Ben Godfrey on loan to strengthen Derek McInnes&#8217; options at the back.<\/p>\n<p>The Light Blues have reportedly reached an agreement with Serie A side Atalanta to bring the English star to Ibrox on a season-long loan, with an option to make the move permanent next year.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years he has been loaned out to Ipswich Town, Sheffield United and Brondby, but none of the teams decided to pursue a permanent deal due to his performances.<\/p>\n<p>The talented 28-year-old will be hoping that Rangers will be the club where he can get his career back on track following this loan move.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rangers-are-in-talks-to-sign-italian-star\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rangers_in_contract_talks_with_Italian_star\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Rangers in contract talks with Italian star<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is cause for concern in the job, as he has not played more than 16 games in all competitions in a season since the 2021\/22 season, raising questions about his availability.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Ben Godfrey availability issue<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>season<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Appearance<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>25\/26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>24\/25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>23\/24<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>22\/23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>21\/22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>20\/21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>39<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>The former Norwich City centre-back may not be the only Italian signing, with the club eyeing a star player who could be an even better signing than Godfrey.<\/p>\n<p>Glasgow Rangers are one of a number of clubs interested in signing Palermo goalkeeper Sebastiano Desplanches in the summer transfer window, according to reports in Italy.<\/p>\n<p>The reporter claims that several Italian teams and Philippe Clement&#8217;s English side Norwich City are also in the race to sign the 23-year-old stopper.<\/p>\n<p>It has emerged that both Rangers and Norwich have been in contact with Palmero to discuss what a deal could look like for the Italian youngster this summer.<\/p>\n<p>However, the journalist did not say how much the Serie B side intends to demand from the talented young goalkeeper, or whether the Gers side is ready to make an offer for his services.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sebastiano-desplanches-would-be-a-better-rangers-signing-than-ben-godfrey\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sebastiano_Desplanches_would_be_better_off_signing_with_Rangers_than_Ben_Godfrey\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Sebastiano Desplanches would be better off signing with Rangers than Ben Godfrey<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned above, it remains to be seen whether this will be a good deal for Rangers and McInnes, given how much Godfrey has struggled in recent seasons. <\/p>\n<p>The centre-back, who played 12 games on loan at Danish Superliga side Brondby, lost 61% of his ground game and made two mistakes that led to opponents&#8217; shots and penalties, suggesting he may not be Gers&#8217; most reliable and complete defender.<\/p>\n<p>Desplanches, meanwhile, has been on loan at Serie B side Pescara for the 2025\/26 season and has attracted attention for his form, so he could join Ibrox as an upgrade to the abilities currently at McInnes&#8217; disposal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>25\/26 season<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Butland (Prime Minister)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Disembarkation (Series B)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Appearance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>38<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>twenty five<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>goal prevention<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>2.29<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.99<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Goals prevented per 90<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.06<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>0.08<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Sweep action around 90<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.68<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>1.03<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Error led to shot<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>A mistake led to a goal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Jack Butland was too error-prone for Gers between the sticks in last season&#8217;s Scottish Premiership, making seven mistakes that led to opponents&#8217; shots or goals, while the Italian only made three such mistakes for his team.<\/p>\n<p>Desplanches&#8217; per-90 stats suggest that if he can carry that form into the Premiership, he could become more effective at getting in behind defenders and as an absolute shot-stopper.<\/p>\n<p>The talented 23-year-old has also shown his skills on the international stage with Italy, playing in three games at last year&#8217;s European Under-21 Championships, keeping two clean sheets and saving a penalty.<\/p>\n<p>Although he missed the end of last season with a hamstring injury, Desplanches is expected to be fit again in pre-season and could join the Light Blues to compete with Butland for the number one spot, with the possibility of him being dropped depending on his form in Italy.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Godfrey&#8217;s form at Brondby and recent struggles during multiple loan spells from Atalanta make it unlikely that he will become a full-fledged star for Rangers.<\/p>\n<p>That means Desplanches could be an even better deal for the club if they can reach an agreement with Palermo to bring him to Ibrox this summer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"rangers-could-sign-a-bigger-talent-than-raskin-ferguson-in-hjerto-dahl\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rangers_could_sign_a_9m_star_with_bigger_talent_than_Ruskin_or_Ferguson\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tRangers could sign a \u00a39m star with bigger talent than Ruskin or Ferguson<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Rangers could have bigger midfield talent on their agenda this summer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Glasgow Rangers are close to making a third signing in the summer transfer window, following the additions of Lawrence Shankland and Ross McCrorie. 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