“We have a clear plan and an idea of how we want it to look. From that point of view, there will be some new scouting personnel joining us soon.”
Verdict
It’s exciting to hear that steps are being taken behind the scenes that could soon allow Rangers to identify emerging talent from all over the world.
The remarkable rise of Alfredo Morelos shows just what potential there is in thinking outside the box when it comes to looking for players.
Jonatan Johannsson recommended him to the club after watching him in Veikkausliiga action for HJK Helsinki and although he was scoring regularly at that level, the relative obscurity of the league allowed Rangers to pick him up for just £1 million.
Now, two years, later, he’s got 28 goals in half a season and has been valued at £20 million by Stewart Robertson [Daily Record].
Borna Barisic and Nikola Katic are more examples of top players discovered at relatively low-profile clubs, with both defenders plucked from the Croatian First Football League.
Hopefully, when the scouting department is successfully bolstered, we’ll see more of these types of signings, as the Gers look to adopt a street-smart approach in the transfer market.
