There’s a Rangers transfer debate that never really goes away: do you go big on one or two names, or do you build the squad properly with value, depth, and competition? For me, the best suggestions are the ones that strike that balance. A back-up addition at the right price, a loan that keeps options open, and a forward who actually suits how we want to play.
Devlin as proper depth, not another project
If Devlin is available at a sensible figure, I can see the logic straight away. Rangers have been caught too often with a starting spot nailed down and then… nothing behind it. You end up asking lads to play through poor form, or shuffling people out of position, and it costs you points in the long run.
That’s why the idea of Devlin as summer cover, or even something like £500k in January, feels like proper squad management. Not glamorous. Just useful. You want someone who can come in, do a job, and keep standards up without the whole system collapsing if one player’s missing.
Penrice on loan: keep it flexible, but competitive
The Penrice suggestion is bang on in terms of structure. A loan with an option is the sweet spot for Rangers if you’re not totally certain. It gives you a look at the player in our environment, with our pressure, and in matches where you don’t get much time on the ball.
And the key word is competition. If he’s coming in, it’s not to make up the numbers. It’s to push someone like Meghoma, and maybe even make the position a genuine fight. Rangers have looked at their best when there’s a bit of edge in the squad and nobody feels too comfortable.
Bowie: pay the fee, but do it Rangers-style
Asking price is always the sticking point. If Bowie is valued over £2.5m, then a loan with an obligation based on fair targets is a decent compromise. Not the kind of daft conditions clubs use to dodge paying, but realistic ones that reflect appearances, contribution, and the player actually settling.
Alternatively, £2.5m up front with add-ons is exactly how Rangers should be operating more often: keep the base fee controlled and let the total rise if the player delivers. It protects the club, and it’s still attractive to the selling side.
Aberdeen wide men, and why Windass just makes sense
On the Aberdeen winger front, it’s fair to say it’s been hard to judge anyone properly when the team as a whole hasn’t looked great. Keskinen catching the eye early then fading is a familiar story in the league: players can look sharp when confidence is high, then disappear when things go flat. Karlsson? I’m with you, it’s not clear-cut.
But the big one here is Windass. I’m all in on that. We’ve cried out for a front-four type who can play off the right or as a 10, link the play, and actually carry a bit of threat between the lines. Windass gives you that sort of profile, and he’d be first pick in that attacking band for me as well.
Sometimes you overthink it. If you can add someone who fits the shape and raises the level immediately, you take it.
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