Rangers completed their fourth signing of summer yesterday when Jon McLaughlin completed his move from Sunderland – and Gers fans on Twitter were surprised to see the club confirm the 32-year-old’s arrival.
McLaughlin turned down the offer of a new deal at Sunderland to move to Ibrox and challenge Allan McGregor for the gloves as Steven Gerrard prepares for his third season in charge.
Gerrard was delighted to land the former Hearts keeper after losing Wes Foderingham over the summer and insists the Scotland international will strengthen his squad.
“Jon is a vastly experienced professional who will add strength and depth to our squad,” Gerrard told Rangers TV.
“He is here to compete for the number one shirt and will add much-needed competition for places. He was involved in playoffs with Sunderland and will thrive on the pressurised environment at Ibrox.
“His experience in the SPFL will stand by him as he continues to fight for a place in the Scotland squad.”
The veteran keeper has made over 400 senior appearances and picked up the first of two Scotland caps in a 1-0 defeat against Mexico in June 2018.
Rangers fans on Twitter were delighted to see the club continue to do business in the transfer market – although few were expecting to see McLaughlin arrive at the club.
Here are some of the comments from fans on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/jackbellamy17/status/1275440401139130369
https://twitter.com/RossCIark72/status/1275440292783460352
https://twitter.com/JoryKinney/status/1275440510836957184