Rangers tie up deals for Jack Simpson and Scott Wright
The pair have joined Ibrox now despite originally agreeing pre-contract deals
Jack Simpson and Scott Wright will get the chance to play a part in Rangers' title run-in after the champions-elect rushed through their deadline day signings.
Bournmouth defender Simpson and Aberdeen winger Wright were both due to make their Ibrox switches in the summer on pre-contracts.
But they will now join up with Steven Gerrard's squad immediately on four-and-a-half year terms after Gers chiefs struck deals to welcome them both to Glasgow ahead of the midnight cut-off.
The Light Blues have paid an undisclosed fee to fast-track Simpson's move from the Cherries, while Aberdeen have been given a £150,000 discount on Ross McCrorie's Pittodrie switch.
Gers agreed to slash the £350,000 fee they had agreed with the Dons to make McCrorie's loan move permanent in the summer and the Scotland Under-21 captain will now become an Aberdeen player outright.
Rangers decided to push ahead with both deals after allowing Brandon Barker and George Edmundson to join Oxford and Derby on loan.
Gerrard told the club's website: "We are delighted to have Jack here. We have been aware of him for some time and excited to finally have him.
"Clearly it's a bonus to have him here now earlier than initially planned. His presence makes us stronger and we are all looking forward to working with him.''
On Wright's move the Ibrox boss added: "It is very pleasing to have Scott for the rest of this season. This will give him the opportunity to gain some valuable game time in a blue shirt for the rest of the season.
"Scott is a player that I have admired and I believe that we can utilise his skill set within our system. He will train with his new teammates tomorrow.''