Rangers defender transfer update emerges before 11pm deadline
Rangers might not be looking at strengthening their defensive ranks before the winter deadline due to the emergence of Clinton Nsiala, according to the Scotsman.
The Scottish outlet reported via their website (3 February) that the recent form of the former AC Milan defender “probably negates” the Gers’ need for a new centre-back.
Philippe Clement’s men have struggled with injuries to their back line since the season kicked off and, as Rafael Fernandes was brought in, no further moves are likely to happen.
Rangers could be shooting themselves in the foot by not bringing in a new defender
While the Gers’ chances of winning the Scottish Premiership title were written off just a few games into the 2024/25 season, they still have the Europa League and the Scottish Cup to fight for.
Clement’s men defied the odds and managed to finish in the top eight of the Europa League, proving their talent against difficult opponents such as Manchester United and Tottenham.
While the Belgian’s team are by no means guaranteed to make their way into the final, it feels like they’d have a much better chance of doing so if they had some additional cover for their back line.
Because, when the likes of John Souttar and James Tavernier weren’t ruled out, their back four seemed fairly solid but when they both ended up injured, it put Rangers in a bit of a pickle.
Even though Nsiala has been impressive since being brought into the starting XI, it still feels like they could do with someone to replace Robin Propper or even come in as a more solid fourth choice.
In other Rangers news, an update has been shared on the future of Zak Lovelace.
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