Rangers search for their next manager has been concluded after ex-Southampton head coach Russell Martin was named as the club’s permanent successor to Philippe Clement.
The 39-year-old former Scotland international has beaten off competition from ex-Real Madrid assistant Davide Ancelotti in the race to become the 20th permanent manager in the history of the club, with Fabrizio Romano creported that Martin had ‘agreed to the project’ at Ibrox earlier in the week.
With the arrival of Kevin Thewell as the club’s new sporting director following the Andrew Cavenagh-led takeover of the club, a hectic summer in the transfer market now the appointment of a new head coach is rubber stamped.
Here, The Scotsman look at 10 players he could look to bring to Rangers this summer:
5. Aleksa Terzic - Red Bull Salzburg
With Ridvan Yilmaz's future uncertain at Rangers, the club may look for reinforcements in the full-back positions. While he hasn't been directly linked with a move to Ibrox, his attacking output and ability to invert into midfield would suit the tactical flexibility Martin looks for in his squad. Thought to be available at around £3million, the 25-year-old Serbian would offer excellent value. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Nathan Wood - Southampton
Martin worked with Wood at both Swansea and Southampton, where the young defender thrived in a possession-based system. With Rangers needing depth at centre-back due to the departure of Leon Balogun, Wood’s versatility and ball-playing ability align perfectly. He played just 11 times for the Saints last year, meaning a loan or permanent move is viable should Wood be considered surplus to requirements by new head coach Will Still. | Bryn Lennon Photo: Bryn Lennon
7. Jamie Vardy - Free agent
Already linked to Rangers this summer, the ex-Leicester City goalscorer fits into Martin's system due to his ability to exploit spaces against deep-lying defences. His teams often like to create chances through sustained possession, and Vardy's high-pressing aligns with Martin's philosophy. However, his wages could prove an issue. | Ed Sykes Photo: Ed Sykes
8. Andy Fisher - Swansea City
Another player that Martin has signed twice, the Swansea goalkeeper may come into the manager's thinking now he's been handed the reigns at Ibrox. Comfortable with the ball at his feet, he fits the style of play the 39-year-old head coach likes to adopt. Fisher is also a big fan of Martin, once saying: "I took a big wage cut to go and play for him at MK Dons because I believed in everything he did and the way he played.” Spent the second-half of last season on loan at St Johnstone, and could provide competition for Jack Butland and Liam Kelly at a low cost. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images