Rangers were one of the Scottish Premiership's biggest summer spenders, securing a number of big-money signings. The Ibrox side recruited Sam Lammers, Cyriel Dessers, Danilo and others, but the large sum of cash spent hasn't translated to immediate success.
The Light Blues have struggled to make inroads on Celtic's lead at the top of the table, despite going 12 games unbeaten under Belgian boss Philippe Clement. Saturday's 3-1 league win over Dundee closed the gap to five points, but the Hoops can restore their eight-point cushion when they head to Kilmarnock on Sunday.
Pressure remains on Clement to deliver silverware with the Viaplay Cup Final against Aberdeen taking place at Hampden Park next weekend. European football is also guaranteed after Christmas but Clement will want that to be in the second-tier UEFA Europa League rather than the Conference League.
Clement - yet to taste defeat in the Gers hot seat - admitted he is ready to tackle the mid-season transfer window after getting his feet under the table in Govan. And he will look to address the "balance" of his first-team squad, insisting he has too many players in certain positions and not enough in other key areas.
It is understood a new left-back features high on the agenda, with Borna Barisic and Ridvan Yilmaz sharing the responsibility on the left side of defence. 31-year-old Barisic is out of contract in the summer, while injury-prone Yilmaz has struggled for consistency. It's believed Clement could use his scouting network in Belgium, Holland and France to source a potential loan deal.
Another attacking option is also rumoured to be on Clement's wish list with Dessers, Lammers and Danilo lacking form and captain James Tavernier again leading the club's scoring charts across all competitions. Prolific marksman Lawrence Shankland seems to be the name on every supporters' lips, but Clement has played down a move for the Hearts striking ace.
With that in mind, we take a look at the possible Rangers starting XI after the January window if the latest rumours prove true:
5. LCB - Leon Balogun
It's fair to say the Nigerian is well on course to earning himself a new deal. Hasn't put a foot wrong since coming into the since under Clement after continually being excluded from squads by Michael Beale | SNS Group
6. LB - Maxim De Cuyper
Bit of a long shot here but it's clear left-back is a problem position that Clement wants to rectify in January and he could use his contacts at former side Club Brugge to recruit the promising Belgian youngster on a temporary basis | BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
7. CM - John Lundstram
A man totally transformed since Clement arrived in Glasgow. He's been excellent in the engine room at times in recent months and like Balogun he's worthy of a penning a new contract if he can continue to perform to a high standard | SNS Group
8. CM - Nicolas Raskin
Supporters will be well aware that Clement sees a bright future ahead for his fellow countryman and once back to full fitness after injury he's expected to nail down a regular starting place in midfield | SNS Group