Rangers board’s transfer plan emerges following Philippe Clement’s sacking- Source
Rangers will evaluate Philippe Clement’s role at the club midway through next season, according to Football Insider sources. Despite a dismal season, Football Insider stated on May 28 that the Belgian manager is not in danger of losing his job.
Clement still has respect in the Ibrox boardroom after overseeing a couple of long unbeaten streaks throughout the season and winning the Viaplay Cup in December.
Rangers officials are said to be pleased with his performance thus far, despite losing the Scottish Premiership title and the Scottish Cup to Old Firm rivals Celtic. According to sources, the 50-year-old expects to be supported in the transfer market as he seeks to overhaul his team during the window, which officially opens in mid-June. Philippe Clement is poised to continue as Rangers boss next season Clement took over at Rangers in October after Michael Beale was fired following a poor start to the season.
The Belgian managed to propel the Gers back into the title race and they even spent a few weeks at the top of the table before a late dip in form saw his side miss out on the Scottish Premiership trophy.
Clement has revealed he is planning a “big” rebuild at Ibrox ahead of the transfer window reopening in a matter of weeks.
John Lundstram, Borna Barisic, Kemar Roofe, Ryan Jack, Leon Balogun and John McLaughlin are all out of contract this summer and could potentially be heading for an exit.
Rangers have already sealed one signing after agreeing a deal with Fluminense for Brazillian full-back Jefte.
The Light Blues could complete another early transfer shortly as Football Insider announced that the club is close to signing Levski Sofia centre-back Jose Cordoba.
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