Camilo Mena clearly answers Derek McInnes' needs as Rangers interest emerges

Camilo Mena could prove to be the perfect solution to Rangers' woes.

The Light Blues' biggest issue was exposed in the opening day 1-1 draw with Dundee United on Friday.

The Ibrox side struggled to create chances and it took a piece of magic from Thelo Aasgaard to salvage a point at Tannadice.

Ibrox News covered claims from Chris Sutton that Rangers lacked creativity and needed wingers, and it is true.

It is something that Derek McInnes and the recruitment team need to sort out as soon as possible, and they may have found their answer.

The Colombian has shown that he could solve those issues, in his time with Lechia Gdańsk in Poland.

Why are Rangers interested in Camilo Mena?

The Gers are understood to be watching Mena's situation with the Polish side.

A report from French outlet Peuple-Vert on Monday claims that Saint-Etienne and Palmeiras also want the winger, who is rated at £3.4million.

His data paints an encouraging picture as he notched five goals in the Ekstraklasa last season, per Fotmob data.

Perhaps more interestingly for McInnes and Co, will be the fact that he bagged eight assists, given their issues against Jim Goodwin's side.

He also averaged 1.67 chances created, 1.67 shots and 4.66 touches in the opposition box per 90 minutes.

That suggests that he is someone who can unlock defences and carry the attacking burden, which is exactly what the G51 side need.

There are plenty of reasons to believe that the move would work out for all parties.

Why will Mena be expected to succeed at Rangers?

Players who have played in Poland are typically used to a tough, physical environment, which could help the transition to the Scottish game.

Given his age profile, it is a natural progression for the player, and he could reach a new level in Govan.

The pressure and expectation may initially be too much to handle, but given that he has already played for five different clubs in his short career, he will likely back himself to succeed.

That will only be proven if he actually makes the move to the Scottish Premiership outfit, but the data suggests that he could make the jump.