Rangers should always look to sign the best, young talent in Scotland after ignoring several no-brainer signings for years.
Lewis Ferguson still hurts, as does Max Johnston, however, the signings of Connor Barron and Lyall Cameron are a step in the right direction.
Joining Cameron in making the journey from Dens Park could be Josh Mulligan, the Dundee utility player who might well be the natural successor to James Tavernier and become a useful member of the Rangers squad.
Powerful and athletic, Mulligan who has been branded an “athletic monster” has also shown his ability on the ball with his ability to play in midfield too.
For those who might only have seen Mulligan playing against Rangers, how good is he?
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What type of player could Josh Mulligan be for Rangers?
The easiest way to assess any player is by comparing them to one that is better known.
In this instance, using Data MB’s comparison model that shows where Mulligan’s strengths lie.
Like Tavernier, he is a creator, capable of contributing to the assists column and loves nothing more than carrying the ball out of defence.
What he shares with the Rangers No.2 is that he is also more than capable of winning aerial duels.
There are other areas like; progressive passing and defensive actions where Mulligan would be expected to improve, however, he has a solid base to start from.
Who does Mulligan play like?
In terms of profile, Mulligan measures up with Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell before the England international left-back start to suffer from injuries.
The prototype modern full-back, Chilwell, at his peak, would provide width and energy from a deeper position and was known for his tireless work rate.
This is exactly the type of full-back that Rangers need.
It is impossible to replace a defender who has over 250 goal contributions like Tavernier, but what Nils Koppen can do, is find a player who shares similar physical attributes.
The Rangers skipper is attack-minded but Mulligan’s experience in midfield could make him even more useful out of possession in terms of having to play more centrally or to give winger’s space.
On a Bosman, and as one of the SPFL’s most consistent and promising youngsters, signing Mulligan makes an awful lot of sense.
