That’s the bit I like about this time of year: you hear a few names you’ve barely clocked before, you go and do a bit of homework, and even if nothing comes of it you’ve still added to your football knowledge. It’s not wasted time. It sharpens how you think about what Rangers actually need, rather than just getting carried away by a fancy compilation video.
The shout for Danilho Doehki is a good example of that. Even without getting hung up on whether anything’s real or close, it’s the type that catches the eye because you can imagine a player like that fitting into the demands at Ibrox: handling pressure, making good decisions in tight moments, and coping with a game where you’re expected to dominate most weeks.
Getting your head around a Raskin exit
On Nicolas Raskin, I get it. Nobody wants to lose a midfielder who brings energy and personality to the middle of the pitch. But I’m also coming round to the idea that if Rangers ever do accept a proper offer for a key player, it’s only worth it if the recruitment is smart and the replacement actually matches the role.
It’s not just about “sign a midfielder”. It’s about what you’d be asking that midfielder to do. In the SPFL you need someone who can play on the front foot, keep the tempo up, and still be switched on for the weeks where the game turns into a scrap and second balls decide everything.
Why the right names feel like a step up
Herta Dahl is one of those that, on paper, just feels like it would have been a tidy bit of business. Same with Silas Anderson, where you can see the appeal if it’s a player who brings something different in the final third rather than another “project” who needs a season to settle.
And when you mention Andreas Christianson as a potential coup, that’s the sort of language Rangers fans only use when we think it’s a clear level-raiser. Truth is, that’s what the squad needs more of: players who come in and make the manager’s job easier, not harder.
Shaparenko, Martel, Beijmo: what are we even choosing?
The best way to look at Mykolo Shaparenko, Eric Martel and Felix Beijmo isn’t “which name is biggest?” It’s “which profile helps Rangers most?” Is it a midfielder who can carry the ball and play between the lines? A more defensive organiser who keeps transitions under control? Or a full-back type who gives you proper width and consistency?
That’s why the homework matters. Because once you’ve decided the team’s biggest weakness, the preferred choice usually becomes obvious.
A simple way to judge any rumoured signing
I always come back to three questions. Can he handle playing against a low block most weeks? Can he cope with the noise when a pass goes missing at Ibrox? And does he bring something we’re currently short of, whether that’s pace, physicality, or better decision-making in the final third?
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