Rangers and Hull City Swap Goalkeepers Butland and Pandur
Rangers signed Croatian goalkeeper Ivor Pandur from Hull City for £6 million, while Jack Butland moved to Hull for £3 million in a swap-style deal. Pandur, 26, helped Hull win promotion to the Premier League and is currently at the World Cup with Croatia. Butland, 33, made over 150 appearances for Rangers. Hull’s need to sell players to clear a £6m PSR deficit facilitated the transfers.
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Hull City sign goalkeeper Jack Butland from Rangers on two-year deal
Promoted Premier League side Hull City have completed their first signing of the summer transfer window by acquiring goalkeeper Jack Butland from Scottish club Rangers. The 33-year-old former England international, who has 77 previous Premier League appearances for Stoke City and Crystal Palace, signed a two-year deal with an option for an additional 12 months for an undisclosed fee. Butland played every minute of Rangers' 2025-26 Scottish Premiership campaign, totaling 55 appearances last season and 157 overall during three years at Ibrox. He won the Scottish League Cup in his first season and was named Rangers' Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year. The signing comes as manager Sergej Jakirovic strengthens his squad for Hull's return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence. Hull recently sold goalkeeper Ivor Pandur to Rangers and midfielder Aidon Shehu before a Tuesday deadline to avoid points deduction under profit and sustainability regulations.
BBC SportHull City sign goalkeeper Jack Butland from Rangers on two-year deal
Promoted Premier League side Hull City have completed the signing of goalkeeper Jack Butland from Rangers on a two-year contract with an option for an additional 12 months. The 33-year-old, a nine-time England international, played every minute of Rangers' 2025-26 Scottish Premiership campaign and made 157 appearances over three seasons at Ibrox, winning the Scottish League Cup and being named club Player of the Year. Butland previously made over 80 Premier League appearances for Stoke City and Crystal Palace. His arrival is Hull's first summer signing as manager Sergej Jakirovic strengthens the squad for their return to the top flight after a nine-year absence. The transfer follows Hull's sale of goalkeeper Ivor Pandur to Rangers and midfielder Aidon Shehu to comply with profit and sustainability regulations.
BBC SportHull City sign former Manchester United goalkeeper Jack Butland as first summer signing
Hull City have announced the signing of goalkeeper Jack Butland from Rangers for an undisclosed fee, marking their first acquisition for the 2026/27 Premier League season. The 33-year-old former Manchester United and England international has signed a two-year contract with a club option for a third year. Butland, who previously played on loan for Manchester United in the 2022/23 season, made 157 appearances for Rangers over three seasons, winning the Scottish League Cup and earning the club's Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year awards. Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic brings in the experienced shot-stopper as the club prepares for life back in England's top flight. Meanwhile, Manchester United's goalkeeping situation remains uncertain, with Andre Onana expected to go on loan to Trabzonspor and Altay Bayindir potentially leaving, while Karl Darlow is reportedly a target for a backup role.
Yardbarker: SoccerRangers sign goalkeeper Ivor Pandur from Hull City for £6m; Jack Butland set to join Hull
Rangers have completed the signing of Croatian goalkeeper Ivor Pandur from Hull City for £6 million. The 26-year-old, currently at the World Cup with Croatia, has signed a four-year contract at Ibrox. Pandur played a key role in Hull's promotion to the Premier League last season, featuring in all but one Championship game and keeping clean sheets in both play-off semi-finals and the final. The transfer is part of a swap-style deal, as Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland is close to moving to Hull City for £3 million. Butland made over 150 appearances for Rangers since joining in 2023. Rangers manager Derek McInnes praised Pandur's presence and character. The club also confirmed they are not pursuing a move for Dundee defender Luke Graham.
SkySports | NewsRangers sign Croatian goalkeeper Ivor Pandur from Hull City for £6m
Rangers have completed a £6 million transfer for Croatian goalkeeper Ivor Pandur from Hull City, with current Rangers number one Jack Butland expected to move in the opposite direction. Pandur, 26, is currently with Croatia's World Cup squad and has signed a four-year contract. He made 48 appearances last season as Hull won promotion to the Premier League via the playoffs. Pandur, described by Rangers manager Derek McInnes as a 'commanding figure,' started his career at Rijeka and has previously played for Hellas Verona and Fortuna Sittard. Hull's need to sell players to clear a £6m PSR deficit facilitated the deal. Pandur will compete with Liam Kelly for the starting goalkeeper spot at Ibrox. The article also provides statistical comparisons between Pandur and Butland's recent performances.
BBC SportRangers sign goalkeeper Ivor Pandur from Hull City as Butland heads opposite way
Rangers have signed Croatia squad goalkeeper Ivor Pandur from Hull City for an undisclosed fee, with current number one Jack Butland reportedly expected to move in the opposite direction. The 26-year-old Pandur, currently with Croatia at the World Cup, has signed a four-year contract. He made 48 appearances last season as Hull won promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs. Rangers took advantage of Hull's need to sell players to clear a £6m PSR deficit. Pandur, who has yet to earn a full international cap, is known as an excellent shot-stopper but less adept with the ball at his feet. He kept 14 clean sheets last season with a save percentage of 69.8%, compared to Butland's 70.7% over 38 games. Pandur will compete with Liam Kelly for the starting spot at Ibrox.
BBC SportHull City Nears Deal for Ex-Man Utd Goalkeeper Jack Butland in Possible Swap with Rangers
According to transfer specialist Pete O'Rourke, Rangers have granted former Manchester United and England goalkeeper Jack Butland permission to travel to Hull City for a medical and contract talks, signaling the move is nearing completion. Concurrently, Hull's Croatian goalkeeper Ivor Pandur is reportedly in talks with Rangers after completing a medical during his international duty at the 2026 World Cup, suggesting a potential swap deal between the two clubs. The article analyzes the 2025/26 statistics of both keepers: Butland, 33, played 38 Scottish Premiership games, conceding 43 goals with 12 clean sheets, though his form declined late in the season; Pandur, 26, played 45 Championship games, conceding 65 goals with 11 clean sheets, but excelled in the playoffs with 3 clean sheets. Hull, newly promoted to the Premier League, faces financial constraints and a possible points deduction due to a £6m overspending breach of profit and sustainability regulations, making a savvy transfer crucial. The deal remains unconfirmed in its structure.
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