Rangers, as was so painfully evident at Parkhead, need players who are more clinical in the final third and Million Manhoef could be exactly who Philippe Clement is looking for.
The Gers boss is going to be looking for reinforcements in January and, despite defending the likes of Cyriel Dessers, will be painfully aware of the tale in hand as he looks to correct the issues him his squad.
If Rangers sign Million Manhoef for a reported £2.5m, the will be adding a player with potential who has also been posting respectable numbers for a team that isn’t exactly flying high in the Eredivisie, the good news gets better when you see who he compares with stylistically.
Rangers have perfect wing prototype in Million Manhoef
The right wing, in particular, has been a problem for years with only Ianis Hagi and Joe Aribo contributing on a consistent basis despite not being natural wide men.
When you think about modern day wingers, looking to the Premier League sees Raheem Sterling as a consistent standard bearer.
In terms of players that we have faced recently then Johan Balayoko is the one who probably caused us most problems and drew the most envious glances.
In Million Manhoef, Rangers could be signing a prototype of these players.
Someone capable of beating a defender, of getting his team up the pitch and into dangerous areas but also of scoring goals and creating chances for others.
Think Ryan Kent during the season that we won the league.
Ross McCausland has been doing a decent job but his role shouldn’t be one where we rely on him to start Old Firm derbies.
Yes, if they are good enough, they are old enough, however, the Northern Ireland international isn’t at that level – yet.
Manhoef has more games under his belt and a very good record in a league that is stronger than the Scottish Premiership, he wouldn’t be blocking McCausland, he’d be setting the example for him.
Sterling and Bakayoko are out of our price range but data analysis provides a great way of identifying a certain style of player that a manager wants for their system.
With Rangers going down this route, Million Manhoef is a textbook example of how players can be scouted, it helps that Nils Koppen probably had him on his radar already.
Ironically, probably to replace Bakayoko.
