Rangers are set to be handed a double striker boost this week with Kemar Roofe and Jermain Defoe to join the squad for full training.
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard had claimed that reported £3.5m signing Roofe was 7-10 days away from being involved with his new side after his transfer from Anderlecht.
Veteran hitman Jermain Defoe hasn’t been involved for Rangers since pulling up with a hamstring injury in the 4-0 friendly win against Motherwell in July.
Speaking to the press after the club’s 3-0 win over St. Mirren Gerrard also revealed goalkeeper Allan McGregor was carrying a knock sustained in the defeat to Bayer Leverkusen.
Summer signing and goalkeeping deputy Jon McLaughlin had filled in for McGregor as Rangers maintained their perfect start to the Scottish Premiership season.
Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos recaptured his goalscoring form as his deadly double downed St. Mirren after a Conor McCarthy own goal had Rangers ahead.
The Rangers fans lavished praise on the Colombian forward who answered his critics following a tough week amid reported interest from Ligue 1 Lille.
Rangers reportedly turned down a bid of £16.25m for the player with the Ibrox club holding out for closer to £20m [Daily Mail].
Amid the speculation, Rangers will now be boosted by the inclusion of Roofe and Defoe as the Gers look to sustain a title challenge this season.
