Rangers favourites as Kevin Thelwell ‘seals first Ibrox transfer’ with Matija Frigan
Rangers may be closing in on their first transfer under Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises with Westerlo striker Matija Frigan.
Kevin Thelwell has recently joined Ibrox as the Gers’ new sporting director and has been tasked with building a competitive squad.
Russell Martin could be without Cyriel Dessers ahead of next season, with the Nigeria international being linked with a move to AEK Athens.
The Light Blues already have reinforcements lined up, and fans could soon see the first signing of the new era walk through the doors.
Rangers in pole position for Frigan transfer
Frigan is a hot commodity this summer, but the Gers are the main favourites to sign him, according to Jutarnji.
The news outlet reports (13 June) that the 22-year-old centre-forward is attracting interest from several teams and the Light Blues are in pole position.
| Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes played |
| 41 | 14 | 4 | 2814 |
It’s been claimed that after a couple of impressive seasons with the Belgian Pro League outfit, the Croatia Under-21 international seems to be on his way out.
The Ibrox faithful have high expectations from Thelwell in the coming months, and it will be interesting to see how his first potential signing will fare in Glasgow.
Frigan transfer to show change in recruitment model at Ibrox
Dessers was the leading goalscorer at Ibrox this season, with 29 goals in all competitions for the Gers.
While some fans are frustrated with the 30-year-old due to his profligacy, it will undoubtedly be hard to replace his contributions to the team.
Frigan is an exciting talent who could potentially develop into a deadly striker, but he has a lot to do before reaching the Nigerian forward’s numbers.
Rangers appear to be shifting away from signing players who are above a certain age, opting instead for younger prospects in recent transfer windows.
Hamza Igamane’s transfer to Ibrox can be seen as one example, and the Gers could surely make a hefty profit from his sale in the coming years.
The Light Blues’ player recruitment model seems to be shifting towards buying young players like Mohamed Diomande and Nico Raskin with high ceilings and then selling them on for a significant transfer fee.
It makes sense from a sustainability point of view, but it will arguably make Martin’s job to be immediately successful at the Bears a lot harder.
The ex-Southampton boss should consider adding a bit more experience to his team, as a lack of leadership was evident at the Glaswegian outfit this season.
With the US consortium’s takeover, supporters are excited to see what happens in the transfer window and whether Frigan is signed soon remains to be seen.