Ben Godfrey loan: Rangers target Atalanta defender for summer
Rangers are reportedly targeting a Ben Godfrey loan from Atalanta as a key summer move under new manager Derek McInnes. The club appointed McInnes on June 17, 2026, on a three-year contract, after Danny Röhl left.
Ben Godfrey, 28, is an English center-back who joined Atalanta in June 2024 but has not settled in Serie A. Instead, he has been on multiple loans, including spells at Ipswich Town in 2025, Sheffield United for the 2025-2026 season, and Brøndby from January 20, 2026.
For Rangers, the Ben Godfrey loan offers defensive reinforcement with Premier League-level experience, while reducing the financial commitment versus a permanent transfer. McInnes previously built his reputation at Aberdeen, where he consistently challenged Celtic and Rangers despite fewer resources. The three-year Rangers deal suggests a longer-term squad reshaping rather than a quick fix.
Overall, the Ben Godfrey loan could be one of McInnes’ early priorities as he reshapes Ibrox’s back line.
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