How Michael Beale’s side could line up on the opening day of the 2023/24 Scottish Premiership season based on the latest transfer gossip.
The summer transfer window officially opened on June 14 - but Rangers have already been busy securing FOUR new signings in the shape of Kieran Dowell, Dujon Sterling, Jack Butland and Sam Lammers.
Michael Beale is reshaping his squad with a view to challenging Celtic’s domestic dominance in 2023/24 and have had a promising head start on their Glasgow rivals so far during the off-season due to their rivals search for Ange Postecoglou’s successor. There are still several other interesting names being linked with a move to Ibrox and some deals could be finalised over the coming weeks.
Here is how we think Rangers starting XI may look on the first day of next season IF some of the most prominent transfer rumours at the moment are true:
Here is how we think Rangers starting XI may look on the first day of next season IF some of the most prominent transfer rumours at the moment are true:
5. Jonathan Panzo - LCB
The out-of-favour Nottingham Forest defender has emerged as a signing target for Michael Beale and talks are ongoing with the 6ft1’ centre-half. Impressed on loan at Coventry City last season. The England Under-21 international moved to the UK from Dijon last year. The Gers are expected to complete a deal, said to be around £2.5 million, for the ex-Monaco ace.
6. Borna Barisic - LB
There are question marks over the Croatian’s long-term future as he enters the final year of his contract but there are rumours currently doing the rounds linking the Gers to any left back signing. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
7. Nicolas Raskin - CM
Fans are hugely excited about the Belgian’s potential and he has added a new dimension to the midfield since arriving from Standard Liege in January. Will have a key role to play in the side moving into next season. A composed playmaker. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
8. Jose Cifuentes - CM
Rangers have been strongly linked with the 24-year old Ecuadorian for a while now and a deal is seemingly over the line with his arrival from Los Angeles expected in the coming weeks Looks an exciting acquisition.
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