It has been speculated that Rangers were interested in 27-year-old Croatian defensive midfielder Darko Nejašmić from NEC during this summer’s transfer window. He joined NEC in September 2025, and his contract is valid until June 30, 2027. The player has 8 caps and 2 goals for Croatia's U21 team. Transfermarkt lists his current market value as €5.00m. In addition to the interest from Rangers, several Dutch clubs, including Ajax, PSV, and Feyenoord, were also linked with him.