Rangers have perfect chance to topple Celtic amid Robbie Keane crisis
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Credit: Imago Tue 2 June 2026 17:37, UK Rangers’ 2025-26 campaign may have ended in horrendous fashion, but the club is now in a perfect position to win the Scottish Premiership title next season.Despite lifting the league title, Celtic have seemingly learned no lessons going into the summer transfer window.The club look increasingly likely to appoint Robbie Keane, a figure who completely divides the Hoops fanbase.On top of this, their transfer plans are heavily concerning, despite their qualification for the Champions League.This is something Rangers simply have to take advantage of as Danny Rohl looks to return the title to Ibrox. ⚽ Rangers Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Gers fixture. VISIT THE RANGERS MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Celtic are currently in crisis If Keane is appointed as Celtic manager, it will not go down well.Many supporters are heavily against such a decision due to his previous tenure at Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv.PositionClubPointsGoal-difference1stCeltic82322ndHearts80333rdRangers7233Celtic just pipped Hearts to the titleOn top of this, Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Celtic are waiting to see if they qualify for the Champions League’s league phase before targeting high-profile players.Given that the playoff tie is not until August, this risks blundering some of their opening fixtures and potentially losing out on targets.As a result, fans will likely turn on the board once again, plunging the club into crisis, giving them little chance of having a good start to the season.This is something Rangers have to take advantage of as they could potentially move clear of their Old Firm rivals a few months into the season.The return of the Scottish Premiership title is a must at Ibrox, and the club may now have a golden opportunity to achieve this in the 2026-27 campaign.What are Rangers’ transfer plans this summer?Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Rangers are planning on backing Rohl this summer transfer window.The Gers should see major changes to their squad, with lots of players coming into Ibrox.There is a feeling that new additions will be needed to raise the level of the squad, while some deadwood could be let go to raise funds and clear space.The club has already signed Lawrence Shankland from Hearts, who is established as one of the best goalscorers in the division.However, it remains to be seen if this summer will prove to be the catalyst for a trophy at Rangers next season.
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