There’s a feeling creeping in that Rangers might actually be able to put together a January window that makes sense from start to finish. Not a scattergun month of “we’ll see how it goes”, but a proper reshape. The kind of window where the squad looks more balanced by the end of it, and you can see the plan.
Loans: useful, but you can’t live on them
The big question in the fan chat just now is how far Rangers can push the loan market. If Olsen did come in on a loan with an option or obligation, that’s potentially another slot used up. And that’s where it gets tight, because loans are handy for adding quality quickly, but you don’t want to be boxed in where you can’t move later in the month.
That’s why the Corneluis situation matters. If a player is out long-term, supporters will naturally ask whether there’s any scope to end the loan and free up space. If that was possible, it could open the door for another creative deal, whether that’s something similar for Mundle or even turning it into a permanent move if Rangers really fancy it.
Get the business done early, then let the exits happen
Rangers have been here before: you bring bodies in late, then the outgoings don’t happen, and suddenly you’re carrying too many players who aren’t really central to the manager’s plans. The idea of getting the Rommens situation over the line first, then sorting pre-contracts for Neil and Watson, is attractive for that reason. It creates clarity.
And if you do get one or both in early, it makes it easier to move others on. Names like Rothwell, Dowell and possibly Bajrami get mentioned because fans are looking for a squad that’s leaner and more functional. Same goes for younger lads like Cameron: a loan can be the right thing if it means proper minutes instead of being stuck on the bench.
Centre-back and striker: the areas fans keep circling back to
The other two points feel pretty straightforward. One, getting Nsiala out on loan to play regularly would be sensible if he’s not going to see enough action at Ibrox. Two, there’s always a desire to add another centre-back, because over a season you need depth there, and you need bodies you trust.
Up top, fans will always look at value. If there really are offers for Danilo, the argument is simple: take what’s best for Rangers, wish him well, and reinvest in a striker that better fits what Danny wants. That’s not personal, it’s just squad building.
If Rangers can combine all of that with shifting a few fringe players out, even short-term, it suddenly looks like a window with purpose. And that’s what everyone wants to see: Danny getting closer to a squad that actually looks like his.
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