Rangers might have to wait longer than expected to land the signing of Andreas Skov Olsen.
Skov Olsen looks set to join Rangers this winter after work was done to reach an agreement with Wolfsburg over a loan deal.
A move to Ibrox appears to be edging closer after Skov Olsen remains keen on a Rangers switch at this stage of the January transfer window.
The 26-year-old could soon follow Tuur Rommens through the door at Rangers after his signing was announced on Wednesday.
Confirmation of a deal was expected by many by Thursday, but Skov Olsen’s Govan move could be delayed.
Andreas Skov Olsen medical may be delayed
Rangers fans expected Skov Olsen to sign for Rangers imminently after a deal was agreed between all parties for a winter move.
Those hopes may have been dented somewhat ahead of the Scottish Cup clash with Annan Athletic on Friday.
Norwegian journalist Rasmus Elmdal Glud has reported that the Wolfsberg man is on his way to Scotland to undergo a medical.
Although many believe these were supposed to be conducted on Thursday, the reporter has suggested that tests could be done on Friday instead.
The Gers and the Bundesliga outfit had previously negotiated a loan fee and a possible future buy option, which seems to have been sorted.
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Rangers won’t worry about Skov Olsen medical
Although many supporters will be disappointed that a move for the Dane will take slightly longer than hoped, there shouldn’t be any concerns.
Skov Olsen has never truly struggled through injury, so he could fly through his medical tests at Ibrox regardless of them being on Thursday or Friday.
The right-winger has only ever had one truly long-term fitness problem, but that came in October 2020, and he missed 82 days of action.
Andreas Skov Olsen injury history by season:
- 2025/26 – 34 days out – 3 games missed
- 2024/25 – 11 days out – 3 games missed
- 2023/24 – 50 days out – 14 games missed
- 2022/23 – 115 days out – 22 games missed
- 2021/22 – 8 days out – 1 game missed
- 2020/21 – 90 days out – 19 games missed
- 2019/20 – 22 days out – 4 games missed
Outside of this, the future Rangers man has only missed limited games in each season, so any worry about his medical can be put to bed.