Jonson Clarke-Harris was previously keen on a move to Rangers and this summer could see him get his chance to make a dream transfer.
In the summer of 2021, Rangers fans were in a state of euphoria after winning title number 55, however, we still expected to see players like Alfredo Morelos depart and the squad refreshed.
One man who was “interested” in replacing him and who Ross Wilson had scouted was Jonson Clarke-Harris, Peterborough United’s marksman who continues to impress.
Either side of a season in the Championship where his team struggled and were ultimately relegated, Clarke-Harris has been lethal in front of goal.
At two years older and with just a year left on his current contract though, the powerful forward is unlikely to fetch the £5million valuation that was set when the story first surfaced in January this year.
Used to leading the line on his own and playing in a physical league, the 28-year old might not have the finesse or technicality to be first choice for Champions League games but has a skillset that is a balance of both Morelos and Antonio Colak in that he can handle himself physically and is a composed finisher.
Jonson Clarke-Harris scoring goals for fun
Against Exeter City on Monday night, the 6ft tall marksman scored his 26th goal of the season to add to his five assists and is displaying the sort of form that saw us send scouts to keep an eye on his performances.
Eleven goals in his last 15 appearances an impressive return.
That takes his tally to nearly 60 in League 1 either side of his respectable 12 in the Championship last season.
The biggest difference between us and Celtic this season is that they have been more clinical, it’s that simple and we need goals to close the gap.
Rangers have dropped points in games that we should have won and that includes Old Firm derbies, so adding a striker who has consistently scored goals over the last five seasons could be the difference maker that Michael Beale is looking for.
