Rangers needed to reset in the summer with Philippe Clement looking to add energy and a renewed vigour to a team that had started to look tired
The manager brought the average age of the squad down with Nils Koppen drawing up a player trading model that is fit for the now and the future.
The signing of Neraysho Kasanwirjo is a typical example of the type of player that Rangers will be signing moving forward which is why a new transfer report doesn’t make sense.
Rangers consider Cyrus Christie if James Tavernier leaves
According to HITC, Clement has eyed a free transfer move for move for Cyrus Christie should James Tavernier depart Ibrox amid recent links away from the club.
Kasanwirjo looks like he could be first choice to pressure the skipper given his minutes there for Rapid Vienna on loan from Feyenoord last season.
Not only does the 22-year old former Netherlands Under-21 international have the ability to replace Tavernier, but so too does Dujon Sterling.
Further down the line there is Leon King and Adam Devine.
Four players capable of playing at right back even if James Tavernier is sold.
Tavernier could face Rangers place pressure
Speaking earlier during the summer, Clement hinted that the captain won’t be an ever present during this campaign:
“He fits that role well because he can manage that. I have seen in the past a lot of people break in that situation also.
“I think he had one disadvantage last season that he played all the games and that is also my responsibility.
“Because of that I think in moments he was not as fresh as he should be and that is something we want to change for this season.
“The people who have to play that position also they need to be fit. I think Tav can make a really strong season and he is really hungry for that.
“Pity that he has been out for two weeks in the preparation and missed a bit but I am very confident he will have a strong season.
“He has been very important with his goals and assists.”
The problem that the Gers boss has had so far is that midfield shortages have meant Sterling having to play in midfield.
With Nicolas Raskin now fit, that shouldn’t be an issue.
After a horror show against Celtic, Tavernier’s position should be under threat and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him jump ship.
If he does, Philippe Clement can keep his wallet in his pocket.
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