The Light Blues made some changes to their lineup during the summer, but there may yet be room for further newcomers.
After Rangers dropped two of their first four league games, Michael Beale is facing criticism, and the most recent loss to Celtic has further fueled fans’ resentment.
The Gers manager made significant additions to his team over the summer because he thought it was important to rebuild it in order to improve and try to catch up to their competitors in the standings. However, the newcomers are having trouble adjusting, and the team does not yet appear to be working as a one. A 5-1 hammering by PSV in Champions League qualifying is another worrying sign.
Now, it may be argued that expanding the group won’t make it gel any faster. Is there a case to be made, nevertheless, that it still has gaps that need to be filled? In order to increase competition and give him the option of playing a back three, Beale had claimed he was looking for a left-sided center back.
Additionally, he mentioned replacing Ryan Kent in the attacking third of the field with a player of a similar sort. Since neither of those things have occurred, here are some free agents who might be considered if those goals are still held in high regard.
Oussama Idrissi
That successor for Ryan Kent wasn’t ever signed, was it? Rabbi Matondo is currently the Rangers’ go-to wide receiver, and while he has occasionally displayed signs of a comeback, he hasn’t yet done it consistently. Fans are starting to hold Beale accountable for breaking some of his commitments, one of which was to replace Kent in the lineup. The Moroccan international might be a choice for him if he decides to enter the free agency market for that purpose. The 27-year-old recently returned from a loan at Feyenoord and left Sevilla. He was said to be moving to Saudi Arabia a few weeks ago, but that hasn’t happened yet, so he’s still available.
Ciaran Clark
The 21-year-old Serbian international is another intriguing choice in that region. After 10 goals in 74 league games over the last three years, Jovic left Partizan Belgrade. due to unpaid salaries, he terminated his contract with his previous team and is still available.
With 35-year-old Leon Balogun being one of their possibilities, do the Gers actually need a 33-year-old center back? Maybe not, but there aren’t many options if Beale still wants a left-sided center back. Clark’s Newcastle contract just expired, and he played 10 times for Sheffield United on loan, who won a promotion.
championship the previous year. The previous season, he participated in 13 top division games for the Toon. has been connected to a return to the Blades, so Beale might need to take immediate action.
Víctor Ruiz
Ruiz, 34, has a similar background as Clark. He is a left-footed center back with extensive experience from Valencia, Villareal, and Real Betis, the team the Gers will face in the Europa League. He departed Real Betis in the summer.
Toanzebe, Axel
Younger than the other center backs named but not left-handed. Although his most recent loans to Stoke City and Napoli didn’t go as planned, he has prior experience playing in the Championship and Premier League with Aston Villa, as well as 19 past outings for Manchester United. Young enough to revive his career, and the Rangers might be the ideal setting for it.
