Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd has called upon Steven Gerrard to land two top tier transfers in their bid to deny Celtic 10 In A Row.
The ex-Ibrox star also believes that could become three new signings if star man Alfredo Morelos departs Scottish football this summer.
Gerrard and sporting director Ross Wilson have already secured Ianis Hagi on a permanent deal and landed Calvin Bassey from Leicester.
But the 36-year-old is adamant that only players of the highest standard should be targeted by his former side in their quest to stop all-conquering Celtic in their tracks.
Boyd, who is currently preparing for a half marathon in aid of his charity and the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation, told the Sunday Post : “I think Rangers need two players, not squad players but ready to go in and make an impact at top-team level.
“And depending on what happens with Morelos, it could well be they will also need a striker of the highest calibre, a No. 9 with the ‘wow’ factor.
“They will need a player who will really excite the Rangers supporters and make them believe that he can help the team win the league.
“As big a name as possible, and someone with a solid track record.
“Of course, they are not easy to find and rarely come cheaply. And just about every club is in the market for a striker.
“If Morelos stays, I understand Rangers being linked with strikers such as Lyle Taylor of Charlton and Livingston’s Lyndon Dykes.
“They have both caught the eye in recent times, and I’m sure they would be good additions. They have different qualities and both know the way to goal.
“But I wonder if either is good enough to be lined up as a direct replacement for Morelos, with an expectation of scoring in excess of 20 goals a season.
“And it would be unfair to pile too much pressure on either of their shoulders.
“Jermain Defoe will play a big part for the team in the coming campaign.
“But I think it would be unfair to ask him to start 40 or 45 games, and look for him to perform at the highest level twice-a-week for 90 minutes.
“He is 37 now and it could well be that most of his work in the coming season will be from coming off the bench.”
