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Dan Neil Transfer

Started Last Movement

Rangers have signed Dan Neil on a three-year contract, subject to international clearance. West Ham had reportedly explored a move, while Southampton held advanced talks and Wolves were also interested, but Rangers completed the signing.

No-Guff Summary

  • Neil has signed for Rangers: The midfielder has agreed a three-year contract, subject to international clearance.
  • West Ham’s interest led nowhere: The Hammers were reported to be exploring a move, but no contact, talks or offer from them were described.
  • Rangers beat the other suitors: Southampton had advanced talks and Wolves were interested, but Neil chose Ibrox.
Development

West Ham explore move for Dan Neil

West Ham are reportedly exploring a move for Dan Neil as the midfielder approaches free agency. Ben Jacobs' account, relayed by Sports View and West Ham Zone, also names Rangers and Hull among the clubs interested.

Neil is due to leave Sunderland at the end of the month after spending last season on loan at Ipswich, where he helped the club win promotion to the Premier League. His availability explains the interest. It does not show that West Ham have acted on it.

No contact, talks, offer or agreement involving West Ham are reported.

Sources

  • Sports View (opens in a new tab) — Sports View says Ben Jacobs reports that West Ham and Rangers are exploring a move for Dan Neil, with Hull City also interested as the midfielder approaches free agency.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — West Ham Zone relays Ben Jacobs' report that West Ham remain keen on Dan Neil as he approaches free agency.