Rangers are in the mix to sign an ‘experienced’ star who could be Sterling 2.0

Glasgow Rangers They clinched their place in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup after a somewhat routine win over Fraserburgh at Ibrox on Sunday afternoon.

The first half saw the Light Blues struggle to break down the Highland League side effectively, going into the break with a one-goal lead.

Philip Clement He unleashed youngsters such as Zach Lovelace, Mason Moon and Clinton Nsiala, while Leon King and Billy Rice came on in the second half.

In the end, the 5-0 win was a job well done by the Gers, but more difficult tasks lie ahead in the competition.

At half-time, new signing Rafael Fernandes was introduced to the fans, having joined Rangers on a six-month loan deal with an option to buy.

This could be smart work by Clement, but he will need to sign one or two more before the window closes in a couple of weeks, especially with fixtures coming thick and fast in the next couple of months.

The club may not have to wait long to sign their second player as they are likely to await the arrival of another Dougon Sterling…

Dogon Sterling Rangers statistics

Michael Bell made Sterling his own Second summer signing At Rangers. He didn’t get many opportunities under Bale, but Clement saw the qualities in him and the Englishman Appeared 29 times For Ibrox in all competitions, he scored once and had two assists.

Not only did he appear to be a reliable option; Sterling also played in six positions, showing his impressive versatility.

In the Premier League this season, Sterling He completed 89% of his passesHe won 57% of his ground duels and lost the ball just 5.6 times per game for the club.

His performance against Celtic at Ibrox at the start of January was his best since joining the club. Sterling plays as a centre-back He made nine passeswon two of his three contested duels and was not dribbled during the stunning 3-0 victory.

In fact, the Light Blues could welcome another all-rounder to the club this month…

Giving Rangers the opportunity to sign a new midfielder

Rangers were reported earlier in the transfer window He conducted an investigation Regarding the possible signing of CSKA Moscow maestro Sasa Zdjilar.

With FIFA granting foreign players the right to terminate their contracts with Russian clubs due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, the German team hopes to be able to secure the player this month.

Now, according to… Journalist Pete O’RourkeThe Russian club is ready to allow the midfielder to leave Moscow this month. His contract expires in the summer, and rather than lose him for nothing, the club are willing to accept a transfer fee this month.

Having the opportunity to sign someone of Zdjelar’s quality could give Clement a big boost. Not only is he capable of operating at the heart of midfield, but the Serbian is equally skilled at centre-back.

Given the club’s recent defensive injury crisis, bringing in an adaptable player who can play some positions well can only be a good thing.

If the Light Blues are able to sign Zdjelar this month, he has the qualities to make him £2.0 for Clement, a vital commodity who can fill a range of positions.

Why should Rangers sign Sasa Zdjilar?

Clement’s motto in the transfer market was to sign young players with a lot of talent, develop them at Ibrox, then sell them for a huge profit.

That’s the idea anyway. A move for Zdjelar is an odd one in terms of the Belgian’s usual signings, but that doesn’t mean he wouldn’t be an attractive option.

Throughout his career, he was a midfielder Collected more than 400 impressions For five teams missing Only 16 matches Due to injury since the beginning of the 2020/21 season, which shows how reliable he is.

Scottish football writer Kay Watson praised The player is a midfielder in the last links, saying: “He mostly plays as a six player but can cover at centre-back and has a lot of experience.”

Adding some experience to the team may not be a bad idea. Since Zdjelar can play two positions, Clement gets more bang for his buck.

Rangers currently have plenty of attacking options that can make a difference in the final third, but the Serbian will provide some defensive solidity in midfield.

In fact, the 29-year-old Averaged 1.1 interceptions In the Russian Premier League this season, he made 1.5 tackles, 3.8 ball recoveries, and won 64% of the total duels he played in each match.

These attributes will ensure he succeeds in Scottish football, dealing with the physical nature of the game and not being overtaken in the middle of the pitch.

Sterling has proven that adaptability can be a real bonus for a team, filling certain positions in the event of injuries or suspensions throughout the season.

While Fernandes recently joined the Gers to add defensive cover, Zdjelar would also be an ideal player to bring to Ibrox this month.

A lot will depend on the budget Clement has to spend between now and the end of the window, however Thank you Rabbi and Kieran Doyle They are free to leave the Gers due to lack of playing time. Clement should be able to raise funds that could see another player or two join the Glasgow squad between now and the end of the transfer window.

The next 14 days could certainly make or break the Rangers’ season, there’s no doubt about that.