Rangers transfer news as move for Jose Cifuentes progresses already
Rangers could be about to secure their fourth signing of the summer already as they are understood to be progressing with a deal for Jose Cifuentes, according to the Scottish Daily Mail.
Rangers announced Butland as the latest player to join Michael Beale’s squad at Ibrox with the English goalkeeper signing a four-year deal, joining Kieran Dowell and Dujon Sterling.
The Daily Record revealed on 6 June that Cifuentes was set to be the next signing through the door following Butland’s announcement, and that has been backed up by the Scottish Dail Mail print newspaper [7 June, back page].
“Rangers are understood to be progressing a deal for Los Angeles FC midfielder Jose Cifuentes”, the report states.
Excellent business
Rangers cannot ignore the fact they need to sign multiple players this summer and it’s good to see that an early and meticulous effort is being made to bolster Beale’s squad so quickly.
Celtic’s success during the 2022/23 campaign seems to have struck a nerve at the club, and they are responding brilliantly by providing Beale with the tools he needs to build this side into his image.
The signings of Dowell, Sterling and Butland will prove excellent business by Beale and shows that he’s been planning for their arrivals for a long while.
With Cifuentes set to follow through the Ibrox doors, fans can already begin to picture what the Rangers squad could look like once the season kicks off again in August. The Ecuadorian represents a smart and astute addition to a side in desperate need of some cutting-edge play in midfield and he provides that in abundance.
The outgoings at Ibrox will be just as crucial though, and is something Rangers must get right if they are to fully build a squad capable of challenging Celtic in the long-run next season.
In other Rangers news, Beale is ready to throw millions at a new attack forced based on reports of a bid being submitted.