Rangers targets, Auchenhowie optimistic, and big name links appear on the Premier League’s newly revealed list.
Few events in football history have had as significant an impact on the game as Jean-Marc Bosman’s court appearance. His triumph changed everything, allowing players to roam freely between teams after their contracts expired, a rule that Rangers have taken full use of over the years.
With contracts expiring across the UK, the Premier League’s official list includes a few well-known individuals who have previously been connected with Rangers; may any of them wind up at Ibrox this summer?
The dynamic forward always appeared to score on important occasions, including several Old Firm and UEFA Youth League goals. The Covid-19 epidemic made him homesick, but a move to Brentford saw him thrive in a major position. His B team performances were so excellent that he earned a spot in the Premier League.
Unfortunately, he’s never hit the same heights again either on loan or for Brentford and he is looking for a new club.
Brighton
Rangers were linked with Steven Alzate in January and it would be a surprise if Philippe Clement doesn’t make a move for the deep lying playmaker that he will know from his time in Belgium.
With John Lundstram and Ryan Jack released, the 25-year old could be the perfect replacement.
Towards the end of Steven Gerrard’s reign as manager, Adam Lallana was out in the cold at Liverpool and a reunion was mentioned.
How far the interest went on the England international is unknown though.
Everton
As when Rangers signed Jermain Defoe, when Deli Alli’s name was mentioned as a possible option for Rangers it seemed ridiculously far-fetched.
The 28-year old still has a lot to offer after a difficult few years with mental health and injury issues.
If anyone deserves a bit of good luck it’s Alli.
Manchester United
Jonny Evans is a lifelong Rangers fan and he has been linked with a move to Rangers for years.
With Leon Balogun signed up though, the veteran centre-half role is already taken.
Newcastle United
Rangers were consistently linked with replacements for Allan McGregor as the time on his playing days ticked away.
Loris Karius’ name was dropped when he was out of contract at Liverpool but nothing concrete ever emerged.
Nottingham Forest
Philippe Clement, as previously reported by Rangers News, has to address his squad’s lack of homegrown players. Given his allegiances, Scott McKenna would be a contentious choice; nonetheless, he is a well-known international who has demonstrated his ability to compete at the highest level.
Sheffield United
Has there ever been a transfer window in which Oli McBurnie was not linked? He had the opportunity in 2018, but showed up for an interview with Steven Gerrard hungover, which likely ended his chances of playing for his boyhood club.
Wes Foderingham left Rangers having done a good job for the club, even if he would never join the ranks of the greats who donned the number one jersey. He has been linked with a move to West Ham United, where he would be number two. As Scott Carson demonstrated, it’s not a horrible way to make a living. After impressing while on loan at Aberdeen, Max Lowe returned to Derby County and was linked with a move to Rangers.
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