“Definitely” – Rangers insider drops striker claim before transfer deadline

Thanks to insider The 4th Official, Rangers supporters have learned some fascinating information about the team’s search for a new striker ahead of the January transfer deadline.

Rangers transfer updates

The Gers could still have a busy few days in terms of transfers, as many players are rumored to be finalizing deals to move to Ibrox and other current stars are encouraged to move on. It is arguable that Rangers are primarily seeking reinforcements at left-back, particularly in the event that Borna Barisic and Ridvan Yilmaz decide to depart Ibrox soon. The acquisition of Flumimense defender Jefferson is expected to be finalized as soon as possible, with reports indicating that he is close to joining the Scottish Premiership outfit.

Away from the left-back situation, attacking players also continue to be linked with Rangers, with Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland a primary target for a while now, as he keeps shining for his current club. Oscar Cortes is another player who could be set to be confirmed as a Gers player in the coming days, as he edges closer to arriving on loan from Lens.

Rangers striker hunt continues

Replying to a Gers fan asking if they would sign a striker this month, insiderThe 4th Official claimed that Rangers are indeed working on a new forward signing before the end of the January transfer window: “They are definitely trying their best, I know that.”

That’s after an initial post that read: “Rangers South American contingent will include Oscar Cortes with an agreement in place. The final piece of the jigsaw is a striker.”

In the end, the Scottish Premiership title match could come down to who signs a new striker in January, with Celtic perhaps having more offensive firepower than Rangers at the moment. That is demonstrated by the fact that, despite having played one more game than their opponents, they have scored 54 goals in the league this season as opposed to 45.

The most intriguing possibility for the Gers is Shankland, a Scot who has already scored 14 goals in the tournament this season and might assume the role of primary striker for Philippe Clement right away. Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes recently expressed how much of a fan he is.