RANGERS REVOLUTION TURNS UGLY AS McINNES PUBLICLY HUMILIATES ANOTHER FIRST-TEAM PLAYER FANS DEMAND ANSWERS

Rangers manager Derek McInnes has left supporters stunned after delivering a brutally honest verdict on another first-team star, making it clear that the player has no future at Ibrox as the summer rebuild turns increasingly ruthless and supporters demand answers.

The Light Blues boss, who has already added five new faces including Lawrence Shankland, Ross McCrorie, and Ben Godfrey, is now wielding the axe with alarming force just weeks into his reign. Jack Butland has already been shown the door in a £3m move to Hull City, and now McInnes has turned his attention to more high-profile casualties as he bids to reshape a squad that finished a distant third in the Scottish Premiership last season .

In a stark warning that has sent shockwaves through the fanbase, McInnes admitted that several players will be better off seeking pastures new rather than rotting on the Ibrox bench . His blunt message to underperformers has been unequivocal: move on or be moved on.

“A lot of players aren’t going to get guaranteed game time here, and they might be better served going elsewhere to find that” .

The biggest bombshell surrounds Nicolas Raskin, the Belgian midfielder currently impressing at the World Cup with Belgium. His entourage is actively pushing for a summer exit, with the motto: “First World Cup, then transfer” . Real Betis, Atalanta, and several Premier League and Serie A clubs are circling, with Rangers valuing the 25-year-old at around €12m .

Despite Raskin publicly stating his focus remains on Belgium’s campaign, his camp “absolutely wants” him to move elsewhere, believing he is ready for the next step. The Belgian playmaker has been one of Rangers’ most consistent performers since arriving from Standard Liege, but McInnes appears willing to cash in while his value is at its peak

The potential arrival of Scotland and Bologna star Lewis Ferguson  which would smash the Scottish transfer record at £17m  could accelerate Raskin’s departure. Former Rangers player Ian McCall suggested the Belgian may need to head the other way to make the deal financially feasible .

“I thought it would have to involve Raskin going the other way… It seems like a prime time to sell him” .

McInnes has already begun planning for life without Raskin, with Rangers submitting a £3.9m offer for Partizan Belgrade captain Vanja Dragojević as a potential replacement. The Serbian anchorman, who can also play at centre-back, has established himself as one of the best defensive players in the Serbian SuperLiga .

The clear-out doesn’t stop with Raskin. McInnes has already decided against triggering permanent deals for several loan flops who failed to make an impact during their time at Ibrox:

· Andreas Skov Olsen The Danish winger has been told he won’t be wearing the Rangers shirt next season after managing just one goal from seven league starts. He is now being linked with a move to Turkish giants Besiktas .

· Derek Cornelius  The Canadian defender has returned to Marseille after his loan spell, with Rangers choosing not to activate his €4m purchase option. Serie A side Genoa are now monitoring the 28-year-old .

· Nedim Bajrami Seldom seen last season, the Albanian midfielder is surplus to requirements with two years left on his deal .

· Danilo  Endured another underwhelming campaign before an unremarkable loan stint in the Netherlands, and faces an uncertain future .

· Mohamed Diomande Another midfielder deemed surplus to requirements as McInnes reshapes his options .

Fans Left Divided and Furious

The reaction from the Ibrox faithful has been one of shock and confusion. While many accept that a squad overhaul is necessary after last season’s collapse, the sheer ruthlessness of McInnes’s approach has caught supporters off guard .

Social media has been flooded with criticism, with some fans accusing the manager of going too far too soon. Others, however, have backed the clear-out, arguing that the squad has been carrying too many passengers for too long and that only a ruthless approach will close the gap on Celtic .

One supporter wrote: “McInnes is showing exactly what we’ve been crying out for no more sentimentality. If you’re not good enough, you’re gone.” Another countered: “This is madness. Raskin is one of our best players. Selling him is a huge mistake.”

What Lies Ahead?

McInnes has made it abundantly clear: no player is untouchable. The manager is pushing hard for Ferguson, and to fund such a move, further departures are inevitable. The club has also secured Dan Neil on a free transfer from Sunderland, adding further depth to a midfield undergoing significant reconstruction .

With pre-season training already underway and a camp in Austria to follow, McInnes is wasting no time in stamping his authority on a squad desperate to end Celtic’s domestic dominance. The message is clear  those who can’t cut it at Ibrox will be ruthlessly moved on, and the fans demanding a title challenge will accept nothing less than a complete transformation .