Before the summer transfer window opened, Steven Gerrard assured fans there wouldn’t be a drastic overhaul going into the new campaign.
The Gers manager said that Rangers are on the hunt for several “quality” signings [Rangers], but didn’t suggest an overhaul.
But two-thirds of the way into June, we’ve already made five signings. There’s talk of a sixth and seventh to be announced this week.
Does that mean Rangers are now approaching their full complement going into the new season?
At least in terms of players coming in during the summer transfer window, Rangers appear to have spent well.
The club has soaked up some real talent at low cost, with the idea being to beef out the squad in the top half of the pitch.
In Jordan Jones, Jake Hastie and Greg Stewart Rangers now have strength in depth at Premiership level.
Steven Davis began to show his class as the season wound down last campaign. Sheyi Ojo is touted for big things in a Rangers shirt this campaign.
The prospective signing of George Edmundson goes some way to fill the void left by Worrall and McAuley, whilst Joe Aribo could be the creative midfield force we’ve been crying out for.
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But whilst all of this movement has begun to strengthen the squad, Rangers still feel a few signings short of a well-balanced squad.
Even if we sign Edmundson, we still need another centre half. This could be an experienced head – like a Phil Jagielka type – or a decent investment –
like a James Lawrence type [Daily Record].
We also need competition at left-back, with that area proving a real problem last year. We don’t just need someone to fill the void, we need an asset.
If we don’t move in this position, it’s a sign that Gerrard is putting his trust in Borna Barisic.
Depending on the future of Kyle Lafferty, or even Alfredo Morelos, we may also be looking for a striker. The Northern Irishman, in particular, has been linked with a move away [
Scottish Sun].
Oh, and who could forget the club’s ongoing summer transfer struggle over Liverpool’s Ryan Kent [Daily Record].
Ignoring any players who could leave Ibrox, it appears that we’re still three or four signings off our full-complement just yet.
