Rangers confirm megabucks transfer right on deadline - and signing No 14 will be announced later

Rangers have confirmed the signing of Portland Timbers striker Kevin Kelsy on a four-year deal.

The 22-year-old Venezuelan hitman’s transfer was agreed at 5pm on Thursday as the transfer window closed for the summer.

However, The Scotsman has learned that Ibrox chiefs have concluded a loan deal for Stuttgart winger Badredine Bouanani and that an official announcement will come in due course.

Rangers have completed the signing of Venezuelan striker Kevin Kelsy. | Getty Images

The capture of Bouanani will take Rangers’ summer signing spree to 14 in what has been a major overhaul of the Ibrox squad this summer.

Rangers are believed to have spent a fee of around £9 million for Kelsy, who will fill the void left by Youssef Chermiti after the suffered a serious ACL injury earlier this month.

On signing for Rangers, Kelsy said: “I’ve heard a lot about the club. Even when I was younger, I saw the team in Europe. I know what the club means to the fans. I would love to bring some joy to the fans and the club, and score goals to bring amazing moments to the team.

"I know we have to win all the games and play well, and I’ll be ready for this with my teammates. I’m ready for this new chapter in my life.”

Manager Derek McInnes added: “We’re really pleased to welcome Kevin to the club. He’s an exciting player with a lot of attributes, and what really stood out in our conversations is how hungry he is to make an impact.

“He’ll bring real quality to an area of the pitch we have been keen to strengthen, and his arrival gives us another exciting option going forward.

“Kevin has a great attitude and a real desire to improve, and we’re looking forward to seeing what he can bring at Rangers.”