Robin Propper ‘exit set in stone’ as Rangers make announcement
Robin Propper now appears to be on the verge of leaving Rangers for good despite joining them last summer.
Russell Martin is keen on Gers signing new players in the coming weeks.
Leicester City defender Conor Coady appears to be a priority target, given his years of experience in the Premier League.
Propper could seal a permanent Rangers exit this summer amid links to FC Twente.
Kevin Thelwell and Dan Purdy identified Emmanuel Fernandez as an important target
Rangers secured the services of Emmanuel Fernandez from Peterborough United, making an announcement of the same on 2 July.
Gers had entered negotiations to bring Fernandez to the club and wasted no time in getting the deal over the line.
The 23-year-old is someone who Kevin Thelwell and technical director Dan Purdy admire.
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough | 61 | 7 | 0 |
| Barnet | 8 | 0 | 0 |
They see the Englishman as a promising individual who can improve the backline and also be a long-term signing.
Rangers had Fernandez high up their transfer shortlist and succeeded in signing him.
Rangers must now sell Robin Propper
Rangers will likely be looking to finalise some major first-team sales and Propper could be the next one out of the door.
Signing Fernandez addresses their need for physicality and presence in defence, areas where Propper has struggled.
Propper, signed for £2.5million, has underperformed in the Scottish Premiership’s physical demands and also had moments to forget in Europe.
With Fernandez’s arrival and Martin’s new possession-based style, selling the Dutchman for around £1.5million to FC Twente allows the Ibrox outfit to recoup funds and align the squad with the manager’s vision.
Martin should integrate his physicality and ball-playing skills into a possession-based system.
Regular defensive drills, set-piece training, and mentorship from veterans like Coady, if he joins, will enhance his positioning and leadership, ensuring he thrives in high-pressure Scottish Premiership and European matches.
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