Rangers representative to jet out to Mexico next week for transfer ‘speed-dating’
Rangers will be present at a transfer ‘speed-date’ drive in Mexico for potential Americas recruits next week, according to the Daily Record.
The report by Mark Pirie [29 May] explains that the Ibrox outfit will be in attendance in Cancun for a transfer summit on 3-4 June, enabling the club to speak to clubs and agencies in a series of quick meetings hosted by TransferRoom.
Gers boss Philippe Clement is forced to oversee a considerable squad overhaul this summer in order to topple Celtic, with young Brazilian Jefte the first through the door.
Pirie stated: “[The transfer event] will see a series of 15-minute one-to-one meetings in which clubs and agencies talk directly and get straight to transfer business.
“Over 100 clubs and agencies will be joining the Light Blues’ team – including the likes f Manchester City, Bayer Leverkusen, Inter Miami and UNAM Pumas.”
Rangers must recruit all over the pitch
The aforementioned report also details that Chilean defender Thomas Galdames could be next through the Ibrox entrance door behind Jefte, as Rangers look to tie down new blood early on.
The last thing Clement needs is to be scratching around for overpriced premiums on key missing pieces of the puzzle in the closing days of the transfer window, and the sooner he can bulk out his squad with exciting talent, the easier and more organised pre-season will be.
Reports this week claim Rangers are in six to seven separate negotiations with potential signings, with the recruitment staff working overtime to make replacements for players on their way out – such as John Lundstram, Borna Barisic and Kemar Roofe.
In the meantime, it’s crucial the Light Blues keep valuable senior pros around, with James Tavernier and Connor Goldson linked with reunions with Steven Gerrard in Saudi Arabia, and Jack Butland being tempted by a return to the Premier League after an incredible individual campaign.