Philippe Clement has a difficult job this summer with almost every area of his Rangers team needing major surgery.
The squad’s biggest issue in the past has been injuries but the manager will be hoping that the necessary changes have now been made so that he has his best players available more often.
There is also an obvious need to recruit better with players from all over the world being linked so far.
One area that is still short is midfield.
Ryan Jack and John Lundstram have both departed with only Connor Barron heading in the opposite direction.
The need for a playmaking number six isn’t a new one but it is a situation that has been worsened by the two experienced midfielders leaving.
Le Havre keen to hold onto Oussama Targhalline amid Rangers link
A name that recently emerged is Le Havre youngster Oussama Targhalline, a player who Madein Foot’s Maxime Guy has reported that his club are in no rush to let him go:
“Maintained in Ligue 1 at the end of an up-and-down season, Le Havre will do everything to extend the contract of promising midfielder Oussama Targhalline. But HAC will have to work twice as hard to keep him.
“Oussama Targhalline will liven up the Le Havre summer transfer window. The Moroccan has been pretty good this season despite physical problems that have slowed his progress.
“But at 22 years old, the former Olympique de Marseille player could well become the hub of Didier Digard ‘s midfield.”
The publication also reaffirmed Rangers interest in the Moroccan.
In terms of style of play, Targhalline is a carbon copy of Germany great Emre Can.
Not only is he capable of protecting the defence, but his composure in possession allows him to build play from the back and to dictate the tempo of games.
At 6ft 1 inches tall, Targhalline also has the sort of physical profile needed to endure the rough and tumble of the Scottish game.
Rangers need to fill space left by Hall of Fame playmaker
It is an area of the park that is hugely important for Rangers.
Not since Steven Davis have Rangers had a player capable of really controlling a game.
Lundstram was hard working but he simply didn’t have the vision, intelligence or passing range needed to perform in that position.
With just a year left on his Le Havre contract, it is make or break for the French outfit.
Rangers are in a strong position if they are keen to sign the playmaker and could well broker a cut-price deal.
It is the one area of the park where Rangers don’t need to sell before bringing anyone in because of the lack of a specific number six.
Having been signed on inexpensive deals, moving fringe players like Kieran Dowell and Jose Cifuentes shouldn’t be a hindrance.
