Daisuke Yokota visa position revealed ahead of Jagiellonia vs Rangers in Europa League
Rangers have completed the signing of Daisuke Yokota ahead of their Thursday clash with Jagiellonia.
The Gers proved on the opening day of the Scottish Premiership season that they desperately need creativity.
That has seen many call for new winger to come in and add to the conversation under Derek McInnes.
A move has now been sealed for the Japanese wide man who has now come in from Hannover 96.
The 26-year-old comes in with the hope of being the solution to the attacking issues at Ibrox.
Yokota's transfer has been confirmed just a day before the Europa League qualifier against Jagiellonia, but can he play?
Can Daisuke Yokota play vs Jagiellonia?
It is massively important that the Light Blues qualify for European football this season.
They missed out on Champions League football last time around as Russell Martin oversaw a 9-1 aggregate defeat against Club Brugge.
They are preparing for a trip to Poland on Thursday to face Jagiellonia in the third round of the Europa League qualification process.
McInnes will be keen to have his best players available and will be keen to get a look at Yokota.
It appears that the new signing will be available to face Jagiellonia.
Four Lads Had A Dream reported on Wednesday that the winger has his Visa and is part of the squad for the clash at Bialystok City Stadium.
That could see the summer signing make his Gers debut in the Europa League just over 30 hours after his signing was confirmed.
How Yokota could solve Rangers problems
Bringing in a new forward is always going to be exciting, especially when he can immediately make his debut.
The attacker is needed for the Light Blues after the struggles of Djeidi Gassama against Dundee United.
Ryan Naderi also struggled in a wider role as both were hooked by McInnes at half time.
Getting Yokota in among the squad and with the chance of featuring against Jagiellonia, it could give Rangers the boost they need.
It could be the perfect time for a fresh face as the Japanese forward could come in and make an immediate difference in the Europa League.