Chris Cadden’s Rangers hopes weren’t helped by a poor performance against the Gers several weeks ago.
Now, however, the form of both Daniel Candeias and Eros Grezda has to put this story to bed.
Rangers have been long-time admirers of Scotland international Cadden. Despite the fact he’s been a consistent performer for Motherwell, however, Rangers haven’t ever launched a bid for the winger.
Cadden’s contract is up next summer, leaving him free to talk to clubs in January. If Rangers wish, they could probably pluck him for a relatively small fee in the January window. Would it be wise business at this stage, however? The answer is no, and simply because he isn’t now needed.
Firstly, Cadden is a fine young footballer. Coming through the Motherwell academy, he’s done himself proud in North Lanarkshire. Breaking into the squad back in 2015, Cadden has been a regular ever since Mark McGhee gave him his big break.
At just 22 years of age, Cadden could still easily represent good value for money if Rangers took the plunge. The problem now, however, is where would he fit in given the recent displays of Candeias and Grezda?
Enough in-form right-wingers
The Motherwell man is a natural right-winger. If he signed at Ibrox, that’s the only real position where he could make an impact with his talent.
Steven Gerrard, however, loves the two wide-right men already in the squad. Candeias and Grezda have been upping their performance levels in recent weeks as they battle it out for a coveted spot in Gerrard’s team.
Candeias in particular has made the position his own over the last couple of months. Big goals against St Mirren, Spartak Moscow, and Livingston have built up a connection with supporters. He’s the man in-form and won’t be dropped anytime soon by the looks of things.
Meanwhile, Grezda is coming onto a game after a blistering show against Motherwell. He bagged his first brace for the club, and now Gerrard finally has two viable candidates slugging it out for the one position.
Bringing in Cadden now would only tarnish his development, and he deserves to go flourish elsewhere. It’s always a transfer Rangers can re-visit in the future if he continues to improve and options become short.
As of now, however, a move for the Motherwell man just isn’t as necessary as it once was.
