'Ruthless' Derek McInnes to demand answers at Rangers in Ibrox transfer latest

Derek McInnes has already made his feelings clear about transfers at Rangers.

After the Gers' 1-1 draw against Dundee United at Tannadice in the opening game of the season, the Scottish manager urged further reinforcements as soon as possible.

The Light Blues have signed eight players this summer, but there are still plenty of gaps in the squad that need to be filled.

McInnes surely isn't the type of character to sit around and wait for signings at Ibrox.

The ex-Hearts boss will undoubtedly be looking for answers at the Glaswegian outfit after making his demands clear in his post-match interview.

Technical director Dan Purdy and Head of First Team Recruitment Robbie Thelwell may be in for a reckoning in Govan.

Why Rangers transfer chiefs must be wary of Derek McInnes

Ibrox News have covered the positions McInnes will want to strengthen at Rangers in the final weeks of the transfer window.

The lack of creativity from the wide areas was clearly evident against Dundee United and the Scottish manager will surely be desperate for signings in the position.

Keith Jackson expects the 55-year-old head coach to seek answers on where the Light Blues stand in their search for reinforcements.

McInnes has built a reputation for being a fiery character and Purdy and Thelwell may be on the receiving end of it.

The Scottish manager could potentially be "ruthless" with his players and members of the boardroom if his demands aren't met at Ibrox.

Writing in the Daily Record on 3 August, Jackson said, "McInnes will be knocking on the door of his recruitment department first thing on Monday morning to enquire about the status of the work which has not yet been done. Purdy and Thelwell would be well advised to come up with some meaningful answers.

"If he feels he's being undermined by people who don't share his determination and desire to succeed - be they on the park or off it - then he's likely to be ruthless in the manner in which he deals with them."

Why Europa League crisis will be biggest transfer concern for Derek McInnes

Rangers face Jagiellonia Bialystok in the first leg of the Europa League's third qualifying round on 6 August.

There has been plenty of talk about the Scottish manager needing new players on the wing, and rightfully so, but another position is seemingly being neglected.

At centre-back, the Gers could be without Ben Godfrey for their trip to Poland, while McInnes has also raised doubts over Olwethu Makhanya's availability due to visa issues.

With John Souttar not part of the ex-Hearts boss' plans, Emmanuel Fernandez may be the only natural centre-back ready to face Jagiellonia.

The Glaswegian outfit's recruitment team still have a lot that needs to be done to build a competitive squad in Govan.