Rangers poised to seal first January transfer in new Fernandes twist

Even if he is signed in time for the Manchester united game on 23 January , he will not be eligible to feature as the European squad list cannot be tinkered with until the current league phase finishes.

Fernandes could bring much-needed depth and quality to Gers’ backline, particularly at a time when injuries have left the back line stretched.

At 22, Fernandes is a young, promising centre-back with experience from the Portuguese top flight through his time at Arouca before moving to Lille.

Although he hasn’t made a first-team appearance for Lille, his potential and the interest from other French clubs indicate he possesses attributes that could be beneficial for Gers.

His presence might help in shoring up the defence for the second half of the season, potentially offering stability and competition for places, which could elevate the overall performance of the defensive unit.

Hopefully, if not Fernandes, a quality defender arrives at Ibrox before the transfer window closes in February.

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The news of Gers potentially signing Lille’s Fernandes on loan is indeed a positive development, especially given their current defensive injury crisis.

With key defenders sidelined, the Ibrox outfit have been stretched thin at the back, impacting their performance consistency.

Fernandes, a 22-year-old centre-back, represents a young, promising talent who can immediately bolster the squad’s depth.

His availability on loan from Lille is a strategic move as it allows Rangers to address their urgent

His desire to secure more game time aligns perfectly with Philippe Clement’s need for a reliable defender, ensuring he is motivated to perform well upon arrivas

Since Fraserburgh are from a lower division, this game presents an ideal opportunity for Philippe Clement to give lesser-used players some match fitness and confidence.

For Balogun, who has returned from an injury, it makes sense to get minutes under his belt before he can play 90 minutes regularly.