Here's the gist straight away — the poster lays out a clear sell-to-buy plan. Sell Raskin for £20m, Dio for €7–8m, Bajrami €2m and Asgard €6–7m, then use that pot to bring in Dahl for about €9m and Lewis for €20m. In their sums we'd still be roughly €9–10m in the black. Sounds tidy on paper, so the question is simple: is that good business for Rangers?

Doing the sums — attractive, if it adds up

Look, the arithmetic is straightforward and there's an elegance to recycling talent into bigger names. If those sale prices are realistic and the buys fit the squad, you've found a way to make a statement without leaving the club poorer. You can see why fans get excited — improving the spine or bringing a marquee signing lifts the whole place.

Lewis: statement signing or a square peg?

I get the hesitancy. Lewis is described as 'a bit heavy' for our style, and that's a fair point. Sometimes a big-name signing is about more than pure fit — it's about raising the club's profile, sending a message and perhaps bringing a different dimension on the pitch. But you also need to ask whether bringing him forces changes elsewhere. Will we alter shape, pace or pressing because of one signing? That trade-off matters.

Risk vs reward — and what matters most

Truth is, it's a board/management call. If the club can square the numbers, get the deals over the line and the manager believes the additions improve the team then fans should be allowed to enjoy it. Equally, there’s room for caution. We don’t want short-term flash that hurts long-term balance. In the end, sensible business and on-field sense need to line up — and if they do, why not dream a little?

Written by Stevie_G_new: 29 July 2026

Tags: transfers tactics