Having already signed Emmanuel Fernandez from Peterborough United, Rangers are now reportedly "expected" to sign a second EFL star this summer.

Martin: Fernandez has "huge potential"

Following a quiet couple of weeks, Rangers have stepped things up on the transfer front in recent days by welcoming both Joe Rothwell and Fernandez. The 49ers, in two moves, have laid out their intentions and are not stopping there. Alongside the aforementioned duo, the Gers have also set their sights on the likes of Conor Coady and Dor Turgeman.

Welcoming his new signing, Russell Martin told the official Rangers website: “Emmanuel is a young defender with a huge amount of potential, and I am excited to welcome him to the club.

“He has a strong physical presence, is a commanding defender and I believe in this environment we can help him develop and provide him with the opportunities to take his game to the next level. I’m looking forward to welcoming him into the group and getting to work.”

With Max Aarons, Rothwell, Fernandez and Lyall Cameron joining Oscar Cortes, who has arrived on a permanent deal, on Rangers' list of arrivals, it's clear that the 49ers have been in no mood to waste any time at Ibrox.

The likes of Coady and Turgeman would be excellent additions to that list too. Coady, in particular, stands out as someone who could lead a new-look Rangers side next season as they aim to dethrone Celtic in the Scottish Premiership at long last.

Even after Fernandez and perhaps even Coady, however, Rangers may not be done with their shopping in English football amid reports that they're expected to sign another star.

Rangers "expected" to sign Thelo Aasgaard

According to Rangers Review's Joshua Barrie, Rangers are now "expected" to sign Thelo Aasgaard from Luton Town with both clubs now in advanced talks regarding the midfielder.

Like Fernandez, Aasgaard is still just 23 years old and represents a talent who could reach his full potential at Ibox. Despite only arriving at Luton in January, the Hatters' relegation to League One has seemingly opened the door for Rangers to make their summer swoop and sign a player who will be hoping to avoid dropping back into England's third tier.

Featuring for both Luton and Wigan Athletic last season in the Championship and League One, Aasgaard ended the campaign with an impressive 14 goals and three assists, earning plenty of praise in the process.

After watching on as he made his international debut for Norway, Luton boss Matt Bloomfield told reporters: "Thelo is a top performer. We know that. He's someone who we believe can go on even further in the game and I think what he's shown for us already is glimpses of that.

"He's been great, receives in tight areas and can knit the game together for us, which we love. He's gone away, in elite company and he looks like he's right at home. It was lovely to sit and watch his game at the weekend."