Dream Rangers XI if four more transfer deals completed: Celtic target and Aston Villa raid complete overhaul

Rangers have already had a frantic summer but more transfer business is likely amid a tough start to the season.

Several stars are being linked as new boss Derek McInnes starts their new Premiership campaign with a draw and loss to Dundee United and Hibs, alongside Europa League third round qualifier first leg defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok. A star from Aston Villa has been linked and they are rumoured to be in for a winger liked by Celtic amongst others.

Chairman Andrew Cavenagh said on Monday: "There's certainly work to be done. I don't like putting a number on it but certainly I'd hope three to five more players are coming in and a number will possibly go out. It sucks that we have to play a number of important games before the window closes but that's how it works.

"When we came in around a year ago, our ambition was sustained winning and winning sustainably. I understand we're not there yet; I'm more optimistic now that I was a year ago. We could look at how things have gone in the first three games and sit here and sulk, but we're not going to do that. When we came in, we realised finishing second and sometimes worse, was seeping into every corner of this club and we had to change that, but it takes time."

So with a handful of deals still possibly to come, here is what a dream Rangers XI could look like, come the end of the window.

GK - Ivor Pandur

Arrival from Hull City looks certain to be number one amid more pressing needs in other areas.

RB - Kosta Nedeljkovic

Aston Villa player signed from Red Star Belgrade two years ago but chances have been limited. Now reportedly set for a chance at Rangers to build further experience away from Aston Villa

CB - Olwethu Makhanya

Recruit from Philadelphia Union is still getting up to speed but looks like a physical option in central defence for McInnes.

CB - Ben Godfrey

Atalanta loanee has picked up an injury but expect him to slot back in shortly once fully fit.

LB - James Penrice

AEK Athens star worked briefly with McInnes at Hearts and is reportedly wanted for a Premiership return.

RM - Couhaib Driouech

Looking at McInnes’ trusted 4-4-2, stronger wingers are needed. PSV’s Driouech is reportedly closing in on bolstering this department.

CM - Vanja Dragojevic

Serbian battler comes with a big reputation from Partizan Belgrade. Has played right-back so far but best position is in midfield.

CM - Dan Neil

Comes to Rangers with captaincy experience at Sunderland with Cammy Devlin able to come in as the other midfield battler.

LM - Fares Ghedjemis

Algerian star from Frosinone has Celtic on his list of options but Rangers are also in the mix. Price tag will reportedly make things difficult for both Rangers and Celtic but would be a statement of intent. The fourth and final deal that still needs completing to make this XI a reality.

ST - Lawrence Shankland

Talisman from Hearts is now the captain and an almost certain starter.

ST - Youssef Chermiti

Galatasaray’s big money bid has been rejected as the Portuguese forward is the only surviving member of last term in this team. Knee injury vs Hibs will be of concern.