Walter Smith looking to strengthen
It seems to be generally accepted that Rangers will need to add to their squad this summer but with boss Walter Smith saying he is looking to make up to three signings, where do you think the Gers need to strengthen the most?
The Rangers boss has already mentioned he wishes to bring in players in a wide position and this was shown with Rangers willingness to speak to Chris Eagles from Burnley. In the end, the move broke down with both parties making comments that placed the blame on the other party.
Chris Eagles made the first comment announcing that the move was not “in his best interests”. A day later, Martin Bain retaliated by saying that the player’s excessive wage demands were the cause of the break-down of the move.
There was probably a gap between both parties but the pursuit of Eagles definitely confirms interest in a wide player. Don’t forget that DaMarcus Beasley and Nacho Novo have left this summer.
At the moment, Rangers have two fine goalkeepers in their squad so that is definitely not an area they have to be looking at.
Equally, unless centre half’s exit before the transfer window closes, you would say that Rangers are well served in that area as well. Then again, Norwegian under 19 internationalist Krister Wemberg is currently undergoing a trial with the Ibrox side.
There may be a question mark over the full-back areas and the news that Sasa Papac has picked up an injury and will miss Rangers tour of Australia can’t be good for Walter Smith.
Kevin Thomson’s exit from the SPL champions may leave a gap in midfield but it could allow Steven Davis to play in the centre of the park more often and of course, Lee McCulloch has proved to be an indispensible player for Walter Smith. Maurice Edu is also a fans favourite at Ibrox and he may be featuring the starting line-up on a far more regular basis this season.
Rangers may well be tempted to add another striker to their books, even though Kenny Miller and Kyle Lafferty chipped in with goals at the end of the campaign when Kris Boyd stopped scoring.
So…a wide player, a striker and a centre half…is this what you would go for to strengthen the Rangers side?
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Breaking news stories suggest that Rangers have offered Marlon Harewood a two year deal.
I think Marlon Harewood is probably more likely to follow the money and David O’Leary to Dubai and sign a lucrative deal with Al Ahli.
I can’t see Rangers being able to compete money wise with Al Ahli so it all depends on what Marlon’s ambitions are, Champions League football and a chance to pick up some medals or set him and his family up for the rest of their lives with one final payday in the sun.
I think he will take the money.
There is a bit of a gap in the accounts to be filled…….
Trophy cabinets a bit full mind …….
How long before that ‘tainted’ silverware is sold to pay off the debtors…….
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