Rangers have reportedly had a bid rejected for Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles. Insiders at the cash-strapped Championship club are said to be baffled by the rejection. Hillsborough chiefs have knocked back £1 million-plus bids from Rangers. It remains to be seen whether Rangers will return to the negotiating table with an improved bid.

Pierce Charles, a goalkeeper for Sheffield Wednesday, has been identified as a target for Rangers by Ibrox boss Russell Martin, who seeks additional competition for Jack Butland. However, Rangers face competition from clubs in England and Europe for the 19-year-old's signature. Charles has two years left on his contract with Sheffield Wednesday and made 13 appearances for the club last season. Additionally, he has already earned nine caps for Northern Ireland at the senior level. Transfermarkt currently values the player at 300k euros.