We need to be blunt: central defence looks like an area of genuine concern. If Godfrey really is edging towards signing, that helps — but it doesn’t fix everything. One arrival won’t paper over the cracks if we lose Manny or suffer another exit. Depth matters, and right now it feels thin.
Give Graham a deadline or move on
Rumours about Graham keep bubbling away and you can understand the frustration. If a player has had weeks, even months, to decide after the season ended and still hasn’t committed, you have to wonder whether he’s right for us. I’d be setting a clear window, then moving on. Sitting on decisions drags recruitment out and leaves us exposed.
Quiet on the Norway/Sweden front — what’s going on?
Those Scandinavia links felt sensible: young, athletic players, often affordable and adaptable. Trouble is, it’s gone very quiet. Either negotiations are taking longer than we thought, or we’ve had a few knockbacks. It’s worth asking whether Rangers and Scottish football are selling themselves properly as a pathway. Some youngsters (or their agents) might still see England/continental moves as the quicker route.
What we should be doing now
Be proactive. Set deadlines on targets who’re dragging their feet. Make clear what we offer — first-team minutes, development, exposure in Europe — and move quickly when a deal looks viable. Keep scouting widely; if Scandinavia is proving tricky, broaden the search rather than waiting around. And finally, sort depth at centre-back. We can’t afford to be light there and hope for the best.
Truth is, fans want to see movement. A couple of sensible signings and clarity around lingering targets would calm things down. If not, questions about recruitment strategy will only get louder.
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