Rangers transfer claim emerges on new right-back and left-back
Rangers are set to spend money on new signings this summer once the San Francisco 49ers finalise their takeover.
While a decision still has to be made on who the new permanent manager of the club will be, it is set to be a summer of change.
Kevin Thelwell has already arrived as the sporting director and there are expected to be other new arrivals as well.
David Edgar issues verdict on new full-back signings this summer
Gers continue to be linked with a number of players, but David Edgar believes that their priority should be signing full-backs.
In his view, Rangers should be looking to bring in someone at right-back as well as left-back, given their struggles in those positions this season.
James Tavernier has played most of the campaign but his flaws at right-back have been exposed time and again.
| Venue | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals conceded |
| Home | 16 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Away | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 25 |
In his absence, Ridvan Yilmaz has also been deployed in that role, but once again, with it not being his natural position, he has struggled.
The Turkish defender has also faced numerous injury issues and his reliability has come into question.
Edgar wrote on X: “To be honest, I think we need two new full-backs at right- and left-back this summer.”
Rangers desperately need to bring in a new right-back and left-back
Rangers must prioritise signing a left-back and right-back this summer due to persistent defensive vulnerabilities and injury concerns.
Neraysho Kasanwirjo, a versatile loan signing, missed most of the 2024-25 season with a serious knee injury and is unlikely to return, leaving a gap in defensive cover.
Yilmaz’s recurring injuries have limited his reliability, while Jefte’s inconsistent form has failed to solidify the left-back role.
On the right, Dujon Sterling’s long-term injury and James Tavernier’s defensive frailties, despite his attacking contributions, expose Gers to counter-attacks, as seen in their domestic struggles.
With Tavernier ageing and Sterling’s recovery uncertain, the squad lacks depth and quality to compete in the Scottish Premiership and Europe.
New signings would provide stability, competition and tactical flexibility, ensuring the new manager can build a robust defence to challenge for silverware and avoid repeating this season’s injury-plagued campaign.