Who doesn’t love gaming at Christmas and what better one is there for a football supporter to play than Football Manager?
We thought we would utilise the world’s most popular management simulation and have a bit of fun looking at what could lie ahead in the January transfer window for Rangers. To set the scene, the virtual version of The Gers are currently sat five points adrift of Old Firm rivals and SPL leaders Celtic but have progressed into the final of the Premier Sports Cup - where they will meet St Mirren - and the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.
There has been significant progress in Europe too, despite a Champions League qualifier defeat to French club Monaco. Rangers have bounced back in the Europe League and safely navigated through a group containing Rennes, Malmo and HJK to set up a first knockout round meeting with Danish side FC Kobenhavn.
So all eyes are now on the January transfer window, where there have been two surprise departures and three new faces added to the squad.
5. LB: Borna Barisic
Actually started the season as backup to Ridvan Yilmaz but has since taken over as first choice Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
6. CM: Ryan Jack
Solid and dependable in the heart of midfield, Jack has lead this virtual Rangers side to some impressive wins at home and in Europe. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. CM: Mario Lemina
The last of three January signings as the former Southampton and Fulham midfielder joined on a six-month loan deal from French club Nice. | POOL/AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. RW: Fashion Sakala
Nine goals and eight assists from the Zambian winger has made him one of Rangers most dangerous outlets of this season on Football Manager. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images