NafisaRangers might be nearing their initial transfer under Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises with Westerlo striker Matija Frigan.
Kevin Thelwell has recently joined Ibrox as the Gers’ new sporting director and has been charged with assembling a competitive roster.
Russell Martin could be without Cyriel Dessers ahead of next season, with the Nigeria international being linked with a move to AEK Athens.
The Light Blues already have backups planned, and supporters could soon witness the first signing of the new era enter through the doors.
Rangers in pole position for Frigan transfer:
Frigan is a sought-after prospect this summer, but the Gers are the leading candidates to sign him, according to Jutarnji.
The news outlet reports (13 June) that the 22-year-old centre-forward is drawing attention from several teams and the Light Blues are in pole position.
Appearances : 41
Goals: 14
Assists: 4
Minutes played: 2814
Frigan’s record at Westerlo this season.
It’s been suggested that after a couple of impressive seasons with the Belgian Pro League outfit, the Croatia Under-21 international seems to be on his way out.
The Ibrox supporters have high hopes from Thelwell in the coming months, and it will be intriguing to see how his first potential signing will perform in Glasgow.
Frigan transfer to show change in recruitment model at Ibrox:
Dessers was the top goalscorer at Ibrox this season, with 29 goals in all competitions for the Gers.
While some fans are annoyed with the 30-year-old due to his wastefulness, it will undoubtedly be challenging to replace his contributions to the team.
Frigan is an exciting talent who could potentially grow into a lethal striker, but he has a lot to achieve before matching the Nigerian forward’s numbers.
Rangers appear to be moving away from signing players beyond a certain age, choosing instead for younger prospects in recent transfer windows.
Hamza Igamane’s transfer to Ibrox can be seen as one example, and the Gers could surely earn a substantial profit from his sale in the coming years.
The Light Blues’ player recruitment strategy seems to be shifting towards acquiring young players like Mohamed Diomande and Nico Raskin with high potential and then selling them on for a significant transfer fee.
It makes sense from a sustainability perspective, but it will arguably make Martin’s task to be immediately successful at the Bears much tougher.
The ex-Southampton manager should consider adding a bit more experience to his squad, as a lack of leadership was evident at the Glaswegian outfit this season.
With the US consortium’s takeover, fans are eager to see what unfolds in the transfer window and whether Frigan is signed soon remains to be seen.
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