GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JULY 18: A general view during the pre-season friendly match between Rangers and Newcastle at Ibrox Stadium on July 18, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
Getting different players off the payroll and out the door will be one of Nils Koppen’s main tasks in addition to bringing in fresh faces for Rangers.
With just Jack Butland entering the season with perfect health, Auchenhowie’s treatment area is among the busiest in the entire building.
Although Philippe Clement became increasingly irritated with the long injury list he had to cope with the previous season, it appears that Rangers are making an effort to rid themselves of high-paid but ineffective players.
Rangers walking wounded linked with moves away
Borna Barisic, Ryan Jack, and Kemar Roofe were all freed, and their extensive medical records went with them.
Two more names have been added to the list of possible departures this week, which would provide the manager and head of recruiting much-needed extra cash as they attempt to improve the team.
Tom Lawrence had a brilliant start to his Rangers career, but he lost more than a year of playing at Ibrox due to a minor knee injury sustained during a 4-0 victory against Ross County.
He has lost more than just time.
The 30-year-old has a slower appearance than he did in the past and has sustained many minor muscular problems.
Premier League’s newest players Both Ipswich and Besiktas, under the leadership of Giovanni van Bronckhorst, have been acknowledged as having an interest.
Ridvan Yilmaz finally shown his abilities in the previous season, but his body failed him when it mattered most.
Clement seldom ever rotated his defense for the sake of doing so when everyone was healthy, so he’ll be searching for someone he can count on to be available each week.
In January, Ridvan was on the verge of leaving the Rangers; however, Jefte was unable to be forced out of APOEL, and the small Turk remained in his position.
The 23-year-old left-back has been linked to Besiktas and Galatasaray, with Gio reportedly eyeing a player he signed for Rangers.
Koppen intends to begin clearing out with stars that are light.
A few players will have been informed that their offers will be taken, and Kenny Miller’s protracted roll call is most likely not too far off.
Rabbi Matondo’s goal contribution per ninety ratio indicates an availability that is as bad as anyone’s over the past two seasons, Kieran Dowell is too well paid to sit in the stand, and Connor Goldson has now sustained two major injuries in the previous two seasons.
Nils Koppen may have his hardest work of the summer ahead of him getting these players out the door to generate money.
