As the Rangers transfer update on the new striker drops, a strict FIFA restriction comes to light.

Football Scotland claims that stringent FIFA regulations may put an end to rumors that Leeds United striker Joe Gelhardt may join Rangers in January very soon.

Rangers and Celtic were reportedly interested, according to a Daily Mail article dated January 8 that suggested a loan deal would happen this month.

But according to recent reports, Leeds does not want to add Gelhardt to their roster of players who are presently on loan because of regulations that prohibit temporary foreign departures.

Rangers would qualify as one of the six players who can be loaned out to international teams, while Leeds had already sent five members of their relegated team away from Elland Road.

Given Gelhardt’s alleged high resale value, it would appear that a permanent move would be more likely if the Championship team approved of any departure.

The links have followed Philippe Clement’s explicit indication that he is searching for a new striker this month, mentioning a number of names.

On January 10 [Scottish Sun], Fenerbahce striker Michy Batshuayi joined Gelhardt, and it looks like they have both already been shut down.

With Danilo’s chronic injury and the possibility of Cyriel Dessers playing with Abdallah Sima in the African Cup of Nations, the team is in dire need of a new reinforcement on a daily basis.

Now that Sam has returned, any efforts to bring in additional nine should proceed more quickly.

Rangers still have lot to gain both domestically and in Europe, but with one trophy already won this season, they are unquestionably improving.

Gelhardt might not be the only name joining, but hopefully more good news will follow shortly.

A Sky Sports analyst has revealed who would be a “terrific” addition to the Rangers in other team news.

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