Michael Beale faces what he describes as being one of the biggest rebuilds in Rangers history this summer after a disappointing season without a trophy.
The Englishman has drawn up a lengthy wish list of players which has been passed on to the club’s scouting department as they begin to lay the foundations ahead of next season. A number of potential new recruits have been linked with the club in recent weeks.
Beale confirmed he is using every spare minute in his hectic schedule to meet targets face-to-face, whether that be in the UK or abroad as the 2022/23 season draws to a close.
He admitted: “I’ve said all along there will be a 25 per cent turnover naturally. Then if we decide to sell one or two, we’ll replace like for like in terms of position.”
It’s widely anticipated that the likes of goalkeeper Allan McGregor, centre-back Filip Helander, winger Ryan Kent and strike duo Alfredo Morelos and Antonio Colak will be moved on.
With that in mind, we take a look at how Rangers could line-up ahead of the 2023/24 campaign:
1. Your Rangers starting XI gallery to begin next season - if transfer rumours are true
Michael Beale is undergoing a major squad overhaul this summer. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
2. Jack Butland - GK
Rangers confirmed the vastly experienced ex-England international would join the club from Crystal Palace this summer and he is expected to slot straight in to the starting XI as the club’s new number one. Tipped for stardom as a youngster and spent last season on loan at Manchester United as understudy to David de Gea.
3. Dujon Sterling - RB
The versatile and powerful right-sided defender became the club’s second signing of the window after an impressive season on loan at Stoke City. With captain James Tavernier turning 31, Sterling could be viewed as his ideal long-term replacement.
4. Connor Goldson - RCB
A mainstay in the current team as he enters his sixth season at Ibrox. The Gers vice-captain is one of the first names on the team sheet. A commanding presence at the back and a major threat in both boxes. Michael Beale will be hoping that new arrival Panzo can form a reliable partnership at the back with the current defensive stalwart.