Rangers are connected to a late January transfer for Scott...

Rangers are connected to a late January transfer for Scott McKenna, while exit negotiations are starting at Nottingham Forest – Sky Sports

Rangers are connected to a late January transfer for Scott McKenna, while exit negotiations are starting

at Nottingham Forest – Sky Sports

According to Sky Sports, FC Copenhagen has begun negotiations with Nottingham Forest in an

attempt to recruit Rangers target Scott McKenna prior to the transfer deadline.

The news agency reports that the central defender wants to depart for more regular games ahead

of this summer’s Euro 2024, writing in their live transfer blog on January 30, 12:10.

The former Aberdeen defender was linked to Rangers and Celtic earlier in the transfer window,

but it now appears he may head to

Copenhagen, a Champions League rival, before his contract expires in the summer.

“FC Copenhagen have entered negotiations with Forest over a deal that would take Scottish international Scott McKenna to Denmark,” they wrote.

“McKenna is thought to be keen on the move in order to get more regular game time in the run up

to Scotland’s involvement in the Euros this summer.

“McKenna – who has also been linked with Rangers – has not played for Forest in the Premier League since September.

“Any agreement with Copenhagen is expected to mark the end of McKenna’s time at the City Ground,

as his Forest contract expires in June.”

Since it was rumored that Philippe Clement was looking to add a new central defense this month, Rangers were connected to a

transfer for McKenna. However, it now appears that this information may not be accurate.

A move for McKenna never really seemed possible, but as he is Scottish and is seeking more regular playing time, a link to Glasgow’s

biggest club made sense and was simple to arrange. However,

as the month has gone on, we have seen fewer ties to center-backs.

In the end, though, it wasn’t a top priority for this transfer window because Connor Goldson, Ben Davies,

John Souttar, Leon Balogun, and even Leon King could all play in that position.

Copenhagen is an appealing alternative because they can give him regular games and a chance to participate in the Champions League.

It’s an agreement that benefits all parties involved—including the Rangers—because other deals must

be finalized as soon as possible, with Thursday’s deadline being the first priority.