Rangers senior figure may have begun work on transfer deals as picture emerges
Rangers assistant manager Stephan Van Der Heyden has fuelled transfer speculation as he took to Twitter to share an image.
Assistant coaches like van der Heyden often play a crucial role in the player recruitment process, acting as the manager’s eyes and ears during scouting missions.
In the case of Philippe Clement and Rangers, van der Heyden’s social media post from the airport, indicating potential travel to various cities, strongly suggests a scouting mission to assess potential new signings.
The image above could suggest that work could’ve begun on a particular transfer with him out scouting the particular target.
Assistant coaches are typically entrusted with the responsibility of observing players, evaluating their suitability for the team’s style of play and providing valuable input to the manager and the recruitment staff.
This includes assessing not only the technical and tactical aspects of a player’s performance but also their attitude, work ethic and adaptability to the team culture.
Van der Heyden’s involvement in scouting aligns with the common practice where assistant coaches contribute to the decision-making process, ensuring that the manager has comprehensive information before making transfer decisions.
Clement himself has said that he will not be taking a break during the coming weeks and the same might apply to his staff as well.
There is a chance that the manager himself could’ve travelled with his number two and it remains to be seen who the priority targets are in this window.
In other Rangers news, a sensation at a big-name Premier League club is the perfect long-term defensive option for Gers and a January transfer must be on the cards.