Rangers Europa League squad – Philippe Clement swings the axe as Oscar Cortes misses out and three names added

Rangers somehow managed to make it through to the last 16 of the Europa League with Philippe Clement defying the odds against a difficult draw.

Only two teams from the eight fixtures that the Ibroxoutfit played didn’t make it through with some of the teams above them like Lazio, Athletic Club, Man Utd and Spurs only playing two between them – and that was the “Battle of Britain” encounters.

Graeme has over two decades of experience working as a journalist at some of the country’s top publications.

Here is Graeme’s take on the comings and goings at Ibrox in an exclusive Q&A with Rangers News.

 

What do you know about the Lille defender and his chances at Ibrox?

“He is very highly-rated, well he was when he was coming through at Sporting. He went to Lille with a good reputation but it has not worked out.

”The move to Rangers is a chance for him to get things back on track. They are hopeful he could be a very astute pick-up but it is a gamble and Rangers know that, but he has good pedigree.”

Rangers also agreed a pre-contract for Lyall Cameron after Nils Koppen had claimed the club were looking to shop local.

What do you think about this deal and Cameron’s prospects as a player?

”We know they have looked at Lennon Miller and David Watson in the market, and Connor Barron they brought in recently – I don’t mind it but is that really progressing the likes of Bailey Rice.. I’m not fully convinced.”

Rangers also failed to capture a new winger, with a deal for Yorbe Vertessen failing early on deadline day.

What do you know about Rangers’ interest in the position and what they might be looking for this summer?