Rangers have Kenny Dalglish anecdote to use in Andy Robertson pursuit
Rangers are unexpectedly in the race for Andy Robertson, who is set to depart Liverpool at the end of the season.
The Gers being in for the Scotsman came as a surprise, with the left-back a well-documented Celtic supporter.
With James Tavernier set to leave, the Scottish defender would be an excellent option to fill the obvious experience void the 34-year-old would leave.
However, convincing the Liverpool star his future lies at Ibrox could prove tough due to that aforementioned history.
But Kenny Dalglish could hold the key for a Rangers transfer, as a story from his past seems all the more relevant ahead of the summer window.
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How Kenny Dalglish proves Andy Robertson move is possible for Rangers
Dalglish is one of the best footballers to ever grace the planet, let alone Scotsmen. However, despite playing for Celtic, the forward grew up as a Rangers fan.
That did not come into his thinking when deciding to make a move to Celtic Park, and that could now be used as an example to convince Robertson.
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Crossing the Glasgow divide is quite rare, but it is not to say it cannot happen, and the following anecdote from the Scottish footballer could convince Robertson.
Back in 2017, talking with This is Anfield, Dalglish stated that his allegiance to the Ibrox side was not on his mind and he simply wanted to play for the best team.
He said: “Football was more important than who you supported. They were the best team at that time, so it wasn’t a problem.”
With Robertson also potentially arriving from Liverpool, akin to Dalglish, perhaps the opposite could happen this time around.
In the end, Dalglish did end up at Ibrox at one point, becoming a scout for the Govan-based outfit, but under David Murray’s business rather than officially at Rangers.
Robertson signing could hinge on Rangers’ Champions League qualification
If the Gers qualify for the Champions League, that will be one way to increase the likelihood of signing Robertson.
While he may have an affinity for Celtic, if the Bears can offer him Champions League football, that could be enough to persuade him.
At 32 years old and after making 375 appearances for the Reds, the Liverpool defender may not have many more moments on the biggest stage in Europe, and he may look to savour any opportunity.
Additionally, by winning the Scottish Premiership, that would cement Rangers as the best team in the country, making the Dalglish example all the more relevant.
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