A report from Football Insider's Pete O'Rourke claims that McInnes is interested in Leece's Corrie Ndaba. French club Strasbourg and Turkish club Goztepe are also interested in Ndaba, who has two years left on his contract. The two-cap Republic of Ireland international reportedly aligns with the club's plans to sign a left-sided centre-back. Ndaba made 74 appearances under McInnes during his time at Kilmarnock before leaving for Leece in July 2025. The report suggests McInnes will likely be significant in Rangers' attempt to sign Ndaba and that the player might be receptive to working with him again based on previous comments. After the Scotsman left Kilmarnock for Hearts in May 2025, the defender explained the influence McInnes had on his move to Rugby Park. Ndaba said that McInnes was a significant factor in why he came to the club, that he is a great manager, and that he has a lot of respect for him.

Reports relayed by the Daily Record indicate that Rangers are competing with Strasbourg to sign Corrie Ndaba from Lecce this summer. The left-back arrived 12 months ago and cost less than £1m. The deal is expected to be an affordable one for the Ibrox club, even if the Italian club seeks a profit. Ndaba started only six Serie A games last season.

It is reported that Lecce defender Corrie Ndaba is a summer transfer target for Rangers manager Derek McInnes. The 26-year-old Irish international, who previously played for Kilmarnock, could return to Scotland after a year in Italy where he has had a lack of first-team starts. Rangers are interested in bringing the player to Govan. However, it is also said that French side Strasbourg and Turkish club Goztepe are considering signing Ndaba.