The Derek McInnes era at Rangers is officially underway, and the newly appointed boss is wasting absolutely no time laying down a ruthless marker in the transfer market.
According to the Daily Record, Rangers are preparing for a massive summer clearance, with at least five fringe players put up for sale.
As McInnes aggressively shapes his new-look squad, the hierarchy have seemingly been instructed to listen to offers for players deemed entirely surplus to requirements.
While a high-profile quintet will be told their future lie firmly away from Govan, one forgotten man has managed to survive the initial cull.
Lyall Cameron, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Aberdeen, is set to be handed a genuine lifeline to prove his worth during pre-season training ahead of the new campaign.
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Nedim Bajrami and four others to leave
The most notable name heading for the Ibrox exit door is Albania international Nedim Bajrami.
Originally signed by Philippe Clement from Italian side Sassuolo for £3million back in 2024, Bajrami has failed to cement a regular home in the starting XI.
Having drifted into the background as a bit-part player under a succession of managers, including Barry Ferguson, Russell Martin, and Danny Rohl, Rangers are now hoping to recoup some of the £3m they spent for his signature.
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Bajrami is just the tip of a very expensive iceberg. Joining him in the departure lounge is Brazilian forward Danilo.
The 27-year-old was a marquee £5m signing by Michael Beale in 2023, but has seen his career completely derailed by severe injury troubles and a total collapse in form.
Following a loan spell at NEC Nijmegen, where the Dutch club refused to trigger their option to buy, he has been deemed surplus.
Meanwhile, Ecuadorian midfielder Jose Cifuentes has been branded a definitive Ibrox flop.
Three years on from his move from LAFC, and following three separate loan spells across the globe, Cifuentes has not even returned to Auchenhowie for pre-season training as intermediaries scramble to find him a permanent home.
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Clinton Nsiala, who spent last year on loan in Belgium with Westerlo, and Northern Irish attacker Ross McCausland round out the five casualties.
Despite McCausland performing admirably on loan at Aris Limassol and physically reporting back for training with McInnes, the decision has been made to cash in on the academy graduate.
Survival opportunity for Cameron
Amid the absolute carnage of the five-man clearing, Cameron’s inclusion in McInnes’ short-term plans provides a fascinating silver lining.
The midfielder’s technical profile and gritty work ethic during his temporary stint at Pittodrie last term have clearly done enough to catch the new manager’s eye.
While his peers are forced to pack their lockers, Cameron will look to seize this unexpected clean slate with both hands over the coming weeks.
It is worth noting that the midfielder scored in the Gers’ 5-1 mauling of Raith Rovers in a behind-closed-doors friendly at the weekend.
McInnes is clearly clearing the decks of expensive deadwood to pave the way for his own recruitment targets.
For five underperforming stars, the Ibrox adventure is over. For Cameron, the hard work starts right now.
