Michael Beale could have up to five summer signings lined up before Rangers bring down the curtain on their current campaign.
Deals for Norwich City midfielder Kieran Dowell and Chelsea defender Dujon Sterling have already been agreed while the move to land keeper Jack Butland at the end of his Manchester United contract are also at an advanced stage. Rangers are also in talks with two to three targets about a summer switch to Ibrox and hope to progress those over the coming days.
Beale admitted after the Scottish Cup semi-final defeat he is looking for a rebuild and it could see as many as 12 new arrivals. Summer signings could also be dictated by who in the current squad Beale can sell or move on. Aris’s Honduran winger Luis Palma has been heavily linked with Rangers but Record Sport understands he is not on Beale’s or the Ibrox side’s radar.
Swansea’s wide man Morgan Whittaker was a transfer target in January and is one Beale would be keen to land, if the two clubs can strike a deal. Rangers have captured Sterling, who can play at right back or across the back four, but are still looking to strengthen that area.
Nottingham Forest defender Jonathan Panzo and Austin Trusty are both options that have been considered, although the Ibrox giants could be priced out of a move for the Arsenal stopper. A striker remains Beale’s immediate priority as he looks for a replacement for Alfredo Morelos, who will leave on freedom of contract in the summer.
Winger Ryan Kent is also expected to exit and he has been heavily linked with a move to Fenerbahce. The likes of winger Scott Wright, keeper Jon McLaughlin and Croatian striker Antonio Colak could all be moved on to free up funds and space.
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