Chris Jack shares huge concern ahead of Rangers AGM on Tuesday
Chris Jack has pointed out that the transfer market activity of Rangers in recent years has been a major cause for concern.
The club backed Michael Beale in the summer and are yet to see a proper return on their investment.
Nils Koppen has been appointed to take charge of transfers and officially begins work in January.
Jack wrote in the Rangers Review on 4 December, “Questions must be asked about player trading.
“The sale of Bassey came in the same window that Joe Aribo moved to Southampton and Rangers previously broke their transfer record when Everton signed Nathan Patterson.
“Those deals are the exceptions rather than the rules, however, and the strike rate in terms of trading is a huge concern.
“Michael Beale was given significant funds to overhaul the squad ahead of this term and Rangers have not seen the return on that investment.”
Improvement needed
Rangers’ recent track record in the transfer market raises concerns about their strategic approach to transfers.
While high-profile deals like Aribo and Patterson to Southampton and Everton respectively, have been notable successes, these instances remain exceptions rather than the rule.
The club’s overall strike rate in player trading is a significant worry, emphasising the need for a more astute and consistent approach.
Despite significant investment in the squad overhaul led by Beale, the return on this expenditure has not been good enough, leading to financial implications that may impact future transfer windows.
Chairman John Bennett has rightly highlighted the necessity for Rangers to enhance their trading model, stressing the importance of effective player recruitment and the need for systematic success.
The appointment of Nils Koppen as the director of football recruitment signals an acknowledgement of the issue, but the board must provide a clear plan for transforming their transfer fortunes.
The AGM should shed light on Gers’ strategy for player identification, recruitment and ensuring value for money, addressing the current shortcomings in their transfer dealings to sustain long-term success.
In other Rangers news, the club are bound to face long-term sustainability issues amid a recent £11million development.