Three problem positions that Rangers must fix in the summer

Three problem positions that Rangers must fix in the summer

Speculation has been quiet in terms of possible candidates, however, Nils Koppen will appreciate the help ahead of what could be a busy summer.

The Rangers squad has shown signs of life recently against Fenerbahce as well as the last three performances against Celtic demonstrating that quality isn’t an issue.

There are individuals who will have to be moved on in the summer to clear space; players like Kieran Dowell and Jose Cifuentes, Danilo’s future is also in doubt, given his lack of game time in the last three fixtures.

Wages will also be cut with Tom Lawrence and Ianis Hagi among those whose contracts are set to expire.

Rangers have played every combination of centre-half this season due to injury and form, something that clearly isn’t beneficial to build cohesiveness at the back or to protect Jack Butland.

Robin Propper hasn’t adapted and should be sold to free up space which leaves John Souttar and Clinton Nsiala as the two to start building from.

The template should be Leon Balogun, the veteran will be 37 in the summer so, it would be a surprise to see him offered a new deal.

He might not be on big wages, but the Nigeria international has managed just 23 appearances.

If the last three fixtures have shown that Rangers do have some good players, it has also shown that there is a lack of depth in midfield.

Outside of Connor Barron, Nicolas Raskin and Mohamed Diomande, there are no other senior options.

Tom Lawrence, Nedim Bajrami and Ianis Hagi are all either attacking midfielders or converted wide forwards, and all three of them might not be at the club next season anyway.

The problem, as it has been since Philippe Clement took charge at Ibrox, is that there is a lack of balance with areas of the team needing immediate attention.