TMB 14,167 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Rangers FC: Three stars Mark Warburton could sign to strengthen his side for an assault on the Premiership title 14:14, 7 Apr 2016 Updated 14:17, 7 Apr 2016 By Alan Clark THE Ibrox side sealed their return by winning the Championship - here's three players they could realistically add for next year. 219shares Get daily news by email image: http://i4.<No links to this website>/incoming/article7708324.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/rangers-3-signings.jpg BACK in the day, Rangers fans were used to watching their side lift title after title or lose out to rivals Celtic in a league flag race going down to the wire. That's been missing these last few years with the Ibrox side having to make their way up from the very bottom of the Scottish senior leagues. But after Tuesday night's 1-0 win over Dumbarton, the Gers are back in the top league after clinching the Championship title with four matches to spare. And it sets up a very intriguing Premiership season starting this summer with Rangers once again locking horns with Celtic but the landscape has changed since the Light Blues were last there. image: http://i1.<No links to this website>/incoming/article7697165.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/JS86643200.jpg Rangers' Andy Halliday celebrates with fans at full-time Despite the Hoops winning the league every season that the Gers have been away, Aberdeen have challenged them and in particular this campaign have ran them close. And there's still an outside chance they could pip them to the flag. Hearts have had a very successful return to the top fold after winning the Championship, slotting into third place and owner Ann Budge has declared the Jambos will be preparing for an assault on the title. Rangers have their work cut out if they want to get back to challenging Celtic - and potentially Aberdeen and Hearts - so we've taken a look at three key positions and players Mark Warburton could realistically sign in the summer in order to do just that: Centre-back - Harlee Dean image: http://i4.<No links to this website>/incoming/article7708124.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/JS75620026.jpg Harlee Dean of Brentford (R) in action against Grant Hall of Queens Park Rangers Robbie Kiernan and Danny Wilson have been the main central defensive partnership this campaign and despite spells during the season of solidness and shut outs, the fragility shown when the going got tough is an indicator that this area needs strengthened for the jump in quality ahead. Harlee Dean, a 24-year-old defender, has been with Brentford for four-and-a-half years and has played almost 200 games. He was due to be out of contract at the end of the current season but signed a two-year extension. This could be a factor in whethe Rangers were to get the Englishman but having worked with Warburton in the years he was at Griffin Park, that could sway the player to be interested and the club to take notice - as well as an acceptable transfer offer of course. He's at a good age, he knows Warburton, Warburton knows him, Rangers are back in the top-flight - Dean could be tempted away from London. Defensive midfield - Kieran Lee image: http://i1.<No links to this website>/incoming/article7707673.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/JS82496022.jpg Kieran Lee of Sheffield Wednesday beats David Button of Brentford to score The midfielder has enjoyed a successful season at Sheffield Wednesday, the 27-year-old featuring 44 times in all competitions and a mainstay in the Owls' side, who have huge belief that they can get promotion to the promised land of the English Premier League. Since season 2009-10, the Manchester United youth product has played over 250 matches stretching from Oldham Athletic to Wednesday and is a trusted individual in those areas of English football. A natural holding midfield player, he would be the exact type of signing Rangers would require in the top league to protect a shaky defence under an expansive and attacking shape, and could provide cover for right-back also. His Wednesday deal runs out next summer, though the club may be tempted to cash in on the player particularly if they go up through the play-offs and fancy going after a higher quality replacement. Striker - Clinton N'Jie image: http://i3.<No links to this website>/incoming/article7708318.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/JS74617780-1.jpg Nathaniel Clyne and Clinton N'Jie compete for the ball This one would be ambitious move. The 22-year-old is a full Cameroon international, who can play as a centre-forward or from either the left or right wing, which is exactly the type of attacking versatility Warburton adores. He signed for Tottenham last August from Olympique Lyon after scoring eight goals 33 appearances in Ligue 1 in season 2014/15 and has made seven substitute appearances for Mauricio Pocchetino's men this term. Rangers have an array of exciting players in the forward areas but with Nicky Clark likely to depart in the summer and Kenny Miller turning 37 next season, the Ibrox side need someone other than Martyn Waghorn in that role. Whether Spurs would be willing to let him go out on loan is a completely different question but, with Warburton's contacts at White Hart Lane and the success of Spurs loanee Dominic Ball in Govan his term, who's to say a year-long loan couldn't arise? 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BridgeIsBlue 66,498 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 No chance Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,461 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I would be happy with all 3 we have a manager with contacts in the game so wouldn't rule anything out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladimirWeiss69 791 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Well these would definitely be signings to challenge the tims but I highly doubt we would get any of them Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,443 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Like to see us go for the boy Nicholson at Hearts. ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,548 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 N'Jie Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 34,990 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Harlee dean would be an exceptional signing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,651 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Kieren Lee used to play with Manure and is a good player would love him at Ibrox Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana 28,894 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Think some should remember that out of the 5 signings, 2 were tied up in January and billy king is likely to be number 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
showtime69 514 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 saw the name Harlee Dean and remembering it ringing a bell http://www.<No links to this website>/sport/football/we-never-practised-set-pieces-6237011 edit: didnt realise that link was from the Record. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 6,186 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 28 minutes ago, Brian Fantana said: Think some should remember that out of the 5 signings, 2 were tied up in January and billy king is likely to be number 3 You may be on to something ? Lets add Forrester in there too. One signing Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 2 minutes ago, chris182 said: You may be on to something ? Lets add Forrester in there too. One signing Pish. He'll be letting Law, Shiels and Clark go. There's no way we'll go into the SPL with less players! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 6,186 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 8 minutes ago, ben51 said: Pish. He'll be letting Law, Shiels and Clark go. There's no way we'll go into the SPL with less players! I know, tongue firm in cheek ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Just now, chris182 said: I know, tongue firm in cheek ? Apologies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryju84 3,170 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Are people laughing at NJie cause hes pish or we have no chance...? (Genuinely dont know) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyson1872 2,923 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 16 minutes ago, Ryju84 said: Are people laughing at NJie cause hes pish or we have no chance...? (Genuinely dont know) No chance, he went to Spurs for over 8 million quid last summer and is on like 30 or 40 grand a week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryju84 3,170 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 17 minutes ago, Skyson1872 said: No chance, he went to Spurs for over 8 million quid last summer and is on like 30 or 40 grand a week. Ah... ok. Sign him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchieshearercaldow 22,011 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 The Rebel giving the boss their valued opinion Do they not know the boss already knows who he wants to sign Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vwbear 399 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Scott Allan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 16 minutes ago, ritchieshearercaldow said: The Rebel giving the boss their valued opinion Do they not know the boss already knows who he wants to sign Daily Courageous would go out of business if not for us, yep Its All About the Rangers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers Rab 29 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Of even 2/3 of those happened it would be the best transfer window of ours in recent memory imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sliver fox 1,648 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 What, no Podolski? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneRalfRoss 301 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 2 hours ago, Brian Fantana said: Think some should remember that out of the 5 signings, 2 were tied up in January and billy king is likely to be number 3 i think he wanting five signings still . i do not think he counting the two signings he made in january. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 31 minutes ago, the sliver fox said: What, no Podolski? He's Rangers daft mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7troop 187 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 If we lose 5/6 players we need to bring in at least 6 new players + Crooks and Windass. I believe at least 3 of these new players need to be experienced international class who will immediately strengthen the starting 11 and not just the squad. 3 established internationalists or equivalent to make up the new spine of our team, supplemented by what we already have and we will be in a good place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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