Coady given Ferguson seal of approval for Rangers transfer after latest Ibrox news
Rangers have been enjoying a spending spree this summer, having recruited seven new stars so far.
The recruitment drive doesn't appear to be over either, as several more names have been linked with a move to Ibrox in the coming days.
Conor Coady is one of these. The Leicester City defender is believed to be keen on a move to Glasgow, and a transfer could be completed within the coming days.
Coady would be smart signing for Rangers
Former Rangers star Derek Ferguson believes Coady could prove to be a vital cog in the Rangers machine next season.
In an exclusive interview with Ibrox News, he explained why it would be so important for Gers to complete this transfer.
He said: "He's a leader and looks fit still, despite his age. It's an absolute no-brainer. They've brought in some younger defenders who look more like project players, so you need leaders alongside them.
"It's why James Tavernier will also have a part to play this season. Rangers have to get the mix right and Coady would be a brilliant signing alongside some of these others."
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Emmanuel Fernandez, Max Aarons and Nasser Djiga are among the defenders signed this summer. The latter of the trio were brought in on loan.
Robin Propper, a more experienced defender, looks set to leave Ibrox to join FC Twente
Panathinaikos tie will be the first test of Rangers' transfer business
Russell Martin is in somewhat of a unique situation in that his first competitive game as manager could prove to be one of the most important of the season.
Rangers face Panathinaikos in a two-legged Champions League qualifying match, with the first leg taking place on 22 July.
It's the first of three ties that Rangers will need to navigate to qualify for the Champions League group stage. If they don't win all three ties, they could still potentially end up in the Europa League or the Conference League.
Rangers' main goal might be to topple Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, but these European ties will have motivated Martin to get his transfer business done quickly. He'll be hoping to have sealed a deal for Coady before Panathinaikos visit Ibrox.
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