Rangers Accept Millwall Bid for Zak Lovelace Ahead of Transfer Deadline
Rangers have agreed to sell Zak Lovelace to Championship side Millwall, as reported by the Daily Record. The deal, finalized on Monday morning [3 February], could rise to a seven-figure sum with add-ons, paving the way for the 19-year-old’s return to The Den.
Lovelace has been granted permission to negotiate personal terms with his former club after rejecting a contract extension at Ibrox in favor of a more lucrative offer in England. Rather than risk losing him for a development fee in the summer, Rangers have opted to cash in before the winter transfer window closes.
The young forward joined Rangers from Millwall in July 2022 amid high expectations but struggled to make an impact due to persistent injuries. During his time in Scotland, he managed just eight first-team appearances, though he impressed at the B team level with 17 goals and seven assists in 34 matches.
While Lovelace was once seen as a bright prospect—having debuted for Millwall as their second-youngest-ever player—his time at Ibrox didn’t live up to that promise. However, securing a deal that could reach seven figures for a player with limited senior appearances represents smart business for the Light Blues.
With wingers like Vaclav Cerny, Ianis Hagi, Ross McCausland, and Oscar Cortes ahead of him in the pecking order, coupled with his injury struggles, Lovelace’s departure seems inevitable. Rangers fans will be watching closely to see how he fares back in the Championship, but as the transfer deadline looms, his time in Glasgow appears to be over.
