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Rangers sign Kevin Kelsy and Bouanani on Deadline Day

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Rangers have signed Kevin Kelsy from Portland Timbers in a deal worth £9m with winger Badredine Bouanani joining on loan from Stuttgart. Kelsy has joined on an initial four-year deal with the option for a further year. The 22-year-old, who has been capped six times by Venezuela, moved to the MLS from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk last January.

Kelsy scored 19 goals and provided five assists in 63 appearances for Portland. Speaking after joining, Kelsy said: "I've heard a lot about the club. Even when I was younger, I saw the team in Europe. I know what the club means to the fans. I would love to bring some joy to the fans and the club, and score goals to bring amazing moments to the team."

Manager Derek McInnes added: "We're really pleased to welcome Kevin to the club. He's an exciting player with a lot of attributes, and what really stood out in our conversations is how hungry he is to make an impact. He'll bring real quality to an area of the pitch we have been keen to strengthen."

Bouanani was the Ibrox club's final summer addition after passing a medical. There is an option to buy included in the loan for the 21-year-old Algerian international. Nico Raskin remains at Ibrox after the club rejected bids from Besiktas. The 14 summer signings this summer is the same number as last year.