Transfer Updates: Daisuke Yokota Nears Rangers Move, Freddie Potts Leaves West Ham
Rangers appear set to complete the signing of Hannover forward Daisuke Yokota. The Scottish club started their 2026-27 Premiership campaign with a lackluster 1-1 draw against Dundee United. Despite several high-profile signings this summer, including a South African international who was part of the Bafana Bafana World Cup squad, Rangers face a tough challenge catching up to champions Celtic and maintaining distance from Hearts, who narrowly missed out on the title last season.
According to German transfer expert Florian Plettenberg, Rangers have agreed terms to secure Yokota permanently. The 26-year-old contributed nine goals or assists in 30 appearances for Hannover in the Bundesliga 2 last year. The deal reportedly includes an initial fee of £3 million plus add-ons and features a sell-on clause.
Yokota is expected to travel to Scotland on August 4 for a medical and to finalize a long-term contract at Rangers' stadium.
Freddie Potts Departs West Ham for Club Brugge
Meanwhile, West Ham United prepare for life in the Championship following their 18th place finish in the Premier League last season. The club has confirmed that midfielder Freddie Potts, 22, will leave the team to join Belgian champions Club Brugge for an undisclosed fee.
Brugge secured the Belgian Pro League title in 2025-26 and will compete in the Champions League group stage, guaranteeing at least eight matches in Europe’s top competition next season. Potts' exit follows other departures such as Matheus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville, who moved to Tottenham Hotspur and Al-Hilal respectively.
On a positive note for West Ham fans, club captain Jarrod Bowen has committed to staying with the team through their Championship campaign.
Sunderland Decide on Wilson Isidor's Future
West Ham had shown interest in Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor, who impressed at the World Cup with Haiti, including a standout long-range goal versus Morocco. However, according to Sky Sports News, Sunderland has no plans to sell Isidor before the new Premier League season starts.
Isidor remains key to manager Regis Le Bris's strategy as Sunderland prepares for both domestic matches and their return to European football. The club aims to strengthen their squad depth to handle the busy schedule ahead.
- Player: Daisuke Yokota
- From: Hannover
- To: Rangers
- Age: 26
- Last season stats: 9 goal contributions in 30 Bundesliga 2 games
- Player: Freddie Potts
- From: West Ham United
- To: Club Brugge
- Age: 22
- Transfer fee: Undisclosed
- Player: Wilson Isidor
- Current club: Sunderland
- Interest from: West Ham United
- World Cup performance: Scored notable long-range goal for Haiti
- Club stance: No sale before Premier League season start
