Transfers
Rangers’ £6m swap gamble: can Ivor Pandur replace Jack Butland?
£6m is the headline figure in Rangers’ proposed swap for Hull City’s Ivor Pandur, a deal that would see veteran goalkeeper Jack Butland move to the MKM Stadium for a £3m valuation and a further £3m cash injection to meet the total price.
Derek McInnes, who has barely had time to unpack his boxes at Ibrox, is already confronting the prospect of a massive transfer gamble. Football journalist Ben Jacobs Rangers are targeting Hull City’s goalkeeper Ivor Pandur.
Hull City originally set a £10m price tag for Pandur earlier in the summer, a figure the club defended firmly. The valuation has now been reduced to £6m to facilitate the swap.
Pandur, a 26‑year‑old Croatian, featured in 48 Championship matches for Hull City last season, keeping 14 clean sheets. He also conceded 65 goals, highlighting the demanding nature of his recent campaign.
Jack Butland, the veteran England international, is valued by Rangers at £3m and would move to the MKM Stadium as part of the deal. His reputation as a proven match‑winner is built on handling the intense pressure of playing at Ibrox.
Rangers would need to supplement the £3m valuation of Butland with an additional £3m in cash to meet the total £6m price. Critics argue that spending this sum while losing their most reliable defensive spine could be poor business.
The proposed swap also raises concerns about the club’s midfield creativity and attacking firepower, areas identified as needing reinforcement. The timing of the deal coincides with Rangers’ ongoing rebuild of Ibrox.
A photo dated May 08, 2026 captures Ivor Pandur watching the Sky Bet Championship Play‑Off semi‑final first leg between Hull City and Millwall at the MKM Stadium. The image underscores the goalkeeper’s recent exposure to high‑stakes matches in England.