Fair enough — there’s been a lot of talk about trimming the squad, but selling Raskin or Chermiti would be mad. Raskin is starting to look like a proper Rangers player and, fingers crossed, should sign on. Chermiti? He’s got star written all over him and we’d be daft to cash in early when he could be our biggest sale one day.
Hold on to the youngsters and the ones growing into it. You can see why fans get impatient, but the two names people keep throwing around deserve time. Raskin’s coming into himself with confidence and fit for our tempo. Chermiti’s pace and presence give us a different dimension; that’s invaluable in this league. Selling now feels like short-term thinking — you lose the on-field boost and probably don’t get full value anyway.
Trim the dead wood, yes — but don’t delude yourself about cash in the bank. Bajrami’s posturing after a game was cringe and he hasn’t shown the fight some expected since arriving. If he’s not delivering, move him on. Gassama hasn’t convinced either. Diomande looks like someone who can improve with coaching and minutes, though. There are a number of fringe players we should assess properly and offload where sensible, but don’t expect a windfall from most of them.
On Olsen and transfers: I get the argument that a deal could be costly. If you think we’d save about £8m by walking away, that’s a reasonable fan take. I’d be wary of overpaying for any single recruit when we can develop assets already in the building. And on a lighter note, I’d happily pay more for my season ticket if it meant getting Moore permanently — that kind of decision can be worth the extra coin if it steadies the side.
Truth is, we need balance. Keep the players who improve us now and can earn more later. Cut the ones who don’t fit. Be ruthless where necessary, but don’t sell the future for quick cash.
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