The January window is now fully open, and the transfer rumours are coming thick and fast at Ibrox. There’s no doubt Philippe Clement will be hoping to add one or two new faces to his team if possible.
Following a defensive crisis in the last fortnight, the Rangers boss has been tipped to move for a centre-back in the January window. The likes of Manchester United’s Jonny Evans mentioned as a possible option by ex-Ibrox favourite Kris Boyd, while former Rangers defender Nikola Katic have even been touted as an option as the transfer rumours go from sublime to silly and all in between.
But what would Rangers’ starting XI look like come their game against Hearts on February 16 - the club’s first games after the window slams shut at 11pm deadline on February 3 - if the big transfer rumours were true?
Here, we look at how Rangers dream starting XI could look if the rumours are accurate and true - which you can certainly never guarantee in the January window!
5. LB: Jefte
Has made the left-back position his own since arriving in the summer. Should Ridvan Yilmaz stay at Ibrox beyond January, Rangers are well stocked in this position. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. CM: Mohamed Diomande
The Ivorian has featured regularly for Rangers since being signed by Philippe Clement last January. Was excellent in the 3-1 win over St Johnstone and has proved to be a shrewd signing by the Belgian on the evidence seen so far. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. CM: Nicolas Raskin
Handed the captain's armband recently in absence of James Tavernier and Jack Butland, Raskin has embraced the responsibility. A talented player with his best years ahead of him, Rangers will hope he can build on an impressive last few weeks. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. RW: Vaclav Cerny
Rangers' top scorer this season, the Czech forward has been linked with a summer switch to West Ham United. One of the few Ibrox players who can be given pass marks this season, Cerny is one of the first names on the team sheet. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group