Rangers appear increasingly confident of signing the 20-year-old from Partizan, whose financial difficulties may strengthen the Scottish club’s negotiating position. Ljajić also said: “o clube não tem dinheiro no momento e espera obter recursos com vendas.”
That makes Dragojevic a potentially important opportunity for Rangers. Manager Derek McInnes is understood to want further additions before the friendly against St-Etienne, with the league opener against Dundee United approaching soon after.
The Serbian midfielder would add another option to a department already reshaped by the arrivals of Dan Neil and Cammy Devlin. His profile also points towards a longer-term investment rather than a short-term fix.
Rangers have reportedly set a £20 million asking price for Nico Raskin, who has attracted interest from Real Betis, Villarreal, Sevilla, Atalanta and Bologna. Reports also suggest that a £14 million offer from Hull was rejected.
Raskin’s performances for Belgium during their run to the World Cup quarter-finals have increased his appeal, while his contract still has two years to run. Rangers therefore hold a strong negotiating position, but a sale this summer could allow the club to maximise his value and fund further recruitment.
The central question is simple: can Rangers strengthen without weakening themselves? Dragojevic may help cover a departure, but replacing Raskin’s energy and ball-carrying would demand more than one signing.
The next few weeks should provide the answer. Rangers’ pursuit of Dragojevic, alongside the growing market for Raskin, could define McInnes’ first major transfer window.