Rangers must decide next step as Oliver Antman lacks serious Ibrox mentality

Rangers could be left with a dilemma regarding Oliver Antman this summer.

Derek McInnes already lacks numbers out wide, but the Finland international has failed to live up to expectations at Ibrox.

While the Scottish manager clearly needs reinforcements, the Light Blues may have a decision to make regarding the former Go Ahead Eagles ace this transfer window.

Antman moved to Ibrox for £3.5million last summer, but he could potentially be on his way out soon as he clearly lacks the mentality to play for McInnes.

The ex-Hearts boss surely needs his team to have the right character if they hope to win the Scottish Premiership next season.

While the Finnish winger cost a decent amount for the Govan side, they should cut their losses on him ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

What Oliver Antman says about playing for Rangers

Antman has been left intimidated by the Gers' support after his first season in Glasgow.

The Ibrox faithful are known to be demanding after seeing years of incompetence from their club and players, something the Finland international experienced in the previous campaign.

After the winger's frustrating spell at the Light Blues so far, he must certainly have been at the receiving end of criticism from supporters.

That's something Antman may not be able to cope with in G51, admitting the Govan side can be a difficult place when things aren't going well.

The Finnish ace has acknowledged the intense pressure at the club and the apparent fear will only make things worse for him.

Speaking to the media on 20 July, he said, "Of course, the downside is that when things are not going well, this can be a really difficult place to be. I have a little experience with that already. This is, of course, a shame.

"But sometimes it feels like if you make one mistake or lose the ball, you'll be beaten to the ground. When you play here, you really feel the pressure."

What Derek McInnes' next transfer priority is at Ibrox

Ibrox News have covered reports of McInnes speaking with Dan Purdy about which signing he wants next at Rangers.

The Scottish manager has already added a goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders and a striker to his squad.

What the 55-year-old head coach now wants at the Gers is more flair on the wings.

It's clear that the Light Blues have a lack of quality out wide, especially after Mikey Moore's return to Tottenham Hotspur.

With a new winger surely incoming at Ibrox, Antman may be left playing as back-up for another season, something he may not want to do in Govan.