Rangers could repeat Max Aarons-like deal as transfer considered at Ibrox
Rangers have been left with a lack of squad depth under Derek McInnes after Max Aarons and the other loan signings departed.
The Bournemouth defender was one of five players Kevin Thelwell signed on loan at the Gers.
With the exits of Nasser Djiga, Derek Cornelius and Jayden Meghoma, the Light Blues are clearly in desperate need of reinforcements in defence.
At left-back, McInnes has only Tuur Rommens as a senior option to rely on as things stand.
Ross McCrorie has joined the Glaswegian outfit to compete with Dujon Sterling for minutes.
Emmanuel Fernandez and Ben Godfrey could be the only two natural centre-backs in the Scottish manager's ranks after John Souttar's exit, making defensive additions an evident priority in Govan.
How Rangers are planning to fix defensive crisis
Despite McCrorie's arrival, the right-back spot still feels a bit weak, given Sterling's persistent fitness issues.
While Rommens has arguably made a case to be the Gers' first-choice left-back next season, he also dealt with a few injuries after signing in January.
According to the Rangers Review on 15 July, there has been an ongoing deliberation about the full-back position at Ibrox.
The Govan side could sign a versatile option who can play on either side of the defence, something Aarons did in the previous campaign.
Derek McInnes may already have defensive all-rounder Ibrox
In recent days, Ibrox News have extensively covered reports that Rangers are interested in AEK Athens left-back James Penrice.
The Scottish defender moved to Greece from Hearts last summer but could be on his way back soon.
Penrice feels like the perfect option for the Light Blues to provide adequate cover at left-back.
McInnes already has someone in McCrorie who's capable of featuring across the backline and it makes sense to now sign specialists to bolster the defence.
The Scottish manager played the former Bristol City player at right-back, centre-back and left-back during their time together at Aberdeen.
McCrorie can be the jack-of-all-trades the 55-year-old head coach is looking for to ensure adequate cover in the backline.
The Govan side still need multiple signings in their defence to ensure McInnes isn't forced to rely too much on the 28-year-old Auchenhowie graduate outside his natural position.