Rangers learn from Nasser Djiga mistake as Ben Godfrey transfer details emerge - view

Ben Godfrey to Rangers emerged from nowhere as Derek McInnes looks to make his second signing of the window.

Defensive reinforcements are desperately needed in G51 following the losses of Nasser Djiga, Derek Cornelius, James Tavernier and Max Aarons.

When it comes to Djiga, the Gers would likely have wanted him to remain past his loan spell.

While his time at Ibrox started off shaky, he did overcome his early hurdles, proving to be a well-capable centre-back.

However, Rangers were not able to keep him, with the Burkinabe ace returning to Wolves following his loan spell.

And that fact may have played a key factor in the details emerging out of Godfrey's move to Ibrox.

Rangers prove they have learned their lesson with key detail in Ben Godfrey transfer

Godfrey's move to Rangers is not a permanent transfer, but instead it is a one-year loan deal.

That fact may paint a picture that the Bears are set to continue the cycle shown with Djiga.

However, according to Sky Sports Italy journalist Luca Bendoni, the Glasgow club do have an option to buy included.

At the moment, details over the price included in the clause have not emerged but the Gers have provided themselves a much-needed safety net.

It proves that Rangers do not want to get spurned by a loan move once more after they were already forced to wave goodbye to Djiga and Mikey Moore.

If the Englishman is not a success, they will not have to keep a flop signing at Ibrox.

Meanwhile, if he stands out as a top performer under McInnes, they will be able to keep him. While not a non-risk move, Rangers have certainly limited their financial risk.

What can Rangers expect from Godfrey?

Similarly to Djiga, Godfrey arrives having a history of being known for his speed.

The Englishman would allow the Gers to deploy a high-line due to his ability to recover.

He is also capable of playing anywhere across the backline, handing McInnes plenty of options

Back in 2019, when Godfrey was playing under Leeds manager Daniel Farke at Norwich, he described him as a player who could be "world class".

He said via Pink Un, relayed by Sky Sports: "He has all the ingredients to be an outstanding centre-back, world-class."

Godfrey's ball-playing abilities will also be up to scratch with the Englishman starting his career as a defensive midfielder.

It was also the German who transformed him into a defender during his time with the Canaries.