Overview
- Ross McCrorie has completed a move from Bristol City back to Rangers and has publicly credited Derek McInnes as the decisive factor in his return.
- Reports put the transfer fee at around £1.5 million but published figures vary between outlets and the exact amount remains publicly unclear.
- McInnes delayed parts of pre-season to take charge of recruitment and has pushed for signings that add defensive steel, with McCrorie joining other arrivals aimed at reducing goals conceded.
- McCrorie described the manager's 'us against the world' mentality and demanding standards and declined to comment on speculation linking Lewis Ferguson to Rangers.
- The move signals that Rangers have given McInnes clear personnel control as the third permanent manager in a year and that the club is prioritising a culture reset and tighter defending this summer.