Rangers appear to be in the driver’s seat to secure BK Häcken midfielder Silas Andersen this January.
Since taking charge in October, Danny Röhl has overseen a remarkable turnaround at Ibrox, lifting the Light Blues back into contention for the Scottish Premiership title. A 3-1 victory over Celtic at Parkhead last weekend sparked Wilfried Nancy’s dismissal and saw Martin O’Neill return as interim manager for the second time this season.
Now, it seems Rangers are aiming to outpace their Old Firm rivals off the pitch as well, with Andersen emerging as a top target for the winter transfer window.
Rangers lead the chase
According to Danish outlet Bold, Rangers have made the first move for the 21-year-old Danish defensive midfielder, who currently plays for BK Häcken. Negotiations between the Scottish and Swedish sides are reportedly ongoing. While Celtic have also identified Andersen as a key January target, Rangers are understood to be leading the race for his signature.
Andersen has also attracted attention from Nottingham Forest and FC Copenhagen, with Celtic “lurking in the wings,” Bold adds.
Everything Rangers fans need to know about Andersen
Andersen joined Häcken from Dutch side Utrecht in January 2025, signing a four-year contract. He quickly became one of the standout performers in the Swedish Allsvenskan, with Sofascore data showing only four players finished the 2025 season with a higher average rating.
With Nicolas Raskin’s future at Ibrox still uncertain, Andersen is seen as a potential long-term replacement for the Belgium international.
While Swedish league players typically don’t command huge fees, the growing competition for Andersen — combined with the three years remaining on his contract — could see Häcken increase their asking price.
Even so, it is unlikely the deal would reach the levels associated with a player like Raskin, making Andersen a potential win both on the pitch and for Rangers’ finances.
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