When you strip away the noise, this kind of list tells you something pretty simple about what Rangers supporters are crying out for: a bit more control, a bit more steel, and fewer passengers when the game turns scrappy.
I’m not claiming deep scouting knowledge on every name here, but the common threads are obvious. There’s a lot of talk about “true 6s”, a couple of centre-halves described as leaders, and full-backs who sound more dependable than glamorous. That’s not an accident. It’s basically a shopping list for a side that too often looks stretched in transition and a bit too easy to play through.
The midfield profile: a proper 6 and a real 8
Mykolo Shaparenko is framed as the type of number 8 who can unlock a defence. That’s the kind of midfielder Rangers fans always enjoy watching because it changes the feel of a match, especially at Ibrox when teams sit in and dare you to break them down. But you can’t just throw an “unlocker” in and hope for the best. He needs a platform behind him.
That’s where the repeated “true 6” theme comes in. Silas Anderson is described as unbothered by dictating play against a press, and Eric Martel as the more defensive-minded option, with the same confidence as Raskin. In plain terms, that’s about getting someone who can take the ball under pressure, show for it constantly, and stop the game becoming end-to-end after one loose pass. Rangers have had spells of that in recent seasons, but not enough consistency.
Defence: leadership and playing out
Danilho Doehki being labelled a commanding leader jumps off the page. Rangers sides are at their best when there’s a centre-half who sets the tone, organises the line, and deals with the ugly bits without fuss. You can be technical all you like, but you still need someone who enjoys defending their box.
Andreas Christensen is mentioned as comfortable starting attacks from the back. That’s another key detail because it ties into how Rangers want to play domestically: dominating territory, recycling possession quickly, and having defenders who can step in, break lines, and keep the tempo high rather than going sideways for the sake of it.
Full-backs: solid first, then add the extras
Felix Beijmo is described as a solid right-back who would start above what we’ve currently got, but without the attacking numbers Tavernier gives. That’s a really interesting trade-off. Tav’s output has been a huge weapon for Rangers, but it’s not outrageous to want a more “defend first” option at times, especially in games where you can’t afford to be exposed in the channels.
On the left, Eric Kahl being compared to how Papac played and a steady 7/10 every week sounds like the sort of reliability supporters still value. Not every full-back needs to be a highlight reel. Sometimes you just want someone who wins his duels, keeps his shape, and lets the players ahead of him do the fancy stuff.
Overall, this isn’t really about any single name. It’s about the profile Rangers should be targeting: midfielders who can handle pressure, defenders who lead, and a squad with fewer soft moments when the game gets chaotic.
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