# Derek McInnes Issues Demands to Rangers: His Outrageous Dream Transfer Target Revealed
In a dramatic twist to the Scottish Premiership’s managerial saga, Derek McInnes, the Hearts boss who’s transformed Tynecastle into a fortress, has laid out bold conditions for Rangers. After sacking Russell Martin following a dire 123-day stint that left the Ibrox side in the bottom six, Rangers are desperate for a savior. Enter McInnes—the boyhood Gers fan and former player who hoisted the Scottish Cup in 1999.
Insiders say McInnes is open to returning to Ibrox, but only on his terms. He’s demanding a hefty compensation package from Hearts—around £500,000—to secure his release from the table-topping Jambos. That’s small change for Rangers, but it’s just the start of his ambitious blueprint.
McInnes wants a full squad audit within 48 hours of signing, echoing the meticulous approach he honed at Aberdeen and Kilmarnock. He’s also insisting on control over recruitment, backed by a £20 million January war chest to bolster a shaky midfield and defense. But here’s the shocker—his dream transfer target: Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus.
Yes, the Brazilian striker, reportedly frustrated on Arsenal’s bench, is McInnes’ audacious pick. “Derek believes Rangers need a proven goal-scorer to rival Celtic,” a source revealed. “Jesus’ pace and work rate would electrify Ibrox.” At 28, Jesus’ market value is around £40 million, but McInnes envisions a loan-to-buy deal, leveraging Rangers’ Champions League ambitions. It’s a bold move—Rangers rarely splash such cash. Yet, McInnes sees Jesus as a statement signing to end Celtic’s dominance.
Pundits are divided. Some call McInnes the “ideal man” to erase the nine-point gap to Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic, citing his track record. Others highlight his public commitment to Hearts’ title charge, suggesting he might stay. As Rangers eye alternatives like Danny Rohl, the clock ticks toward their October 18 clash with Dundee United.
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