Rangers have had an extremely active summer, but look set for one last final flourish with just five days left before the transfer window slams shut.
It has been a hectic first summer window for the Andrew Cavenagh-led consortium involving 49ers Enterprises, with new signings already in double figures. However, Rangers' worst start to a league season since 1985 has proven how the squad still requires further surgery in order to compete with Celtic for the Scottish Premiership title
Ibrox has already waved goodbye to Ridvan Yilmaz, Jefté and Robin Pröpper this summer, with Hamza Igamane expected to be next in line to depart after Rangers agreed a fee with Ligue 1 outfit Lille on Tuesday. Doubts remain over the future of Cyriel Dessers and Nedim Bajrami, though, while the futures of Oscar Cortes, Leon King, Rabbi Matondo, and Clinton Nsiala are all uncertain as a busy deadline day awaits.
But how would Martin’s Rangers squad look come the first game of the season, if the recent transfer rumours turn out to be accurate?
Here, The Scotsman assesses what Rangers’ dream squad would look like come the morning of September 2 if the recent transfer rumours are true - though with twists and turns still to come, nothing can be guaranteed.
5. LB: Jayden Meghoma
Following the sales of both Jefte and Ridvan Yilmaz, the on loan left-back looks to be first choice at Ibrox. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. CM: Mohamed Diomande
Clearly a talented midfielder, Diomande is another who has endured a slow start to the campaign. That said, his ability has transformed games for Rangers in the past, and Russell Martin will hope the best is yet to come for the young Ivorian. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. CM: Nicolas Raskin/Joe Rothwell
On his day, the Belgian international is one of Rangers' best players, though he has had a slow start to the new campaign. Rumoured interest from the English Premier League has failed to materialised into a bid over summer, and he looks set to say as deadline day approaches. While Rothwell has failed to impress so far, Russell Martin clearly values him. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. CAM: Lyall Cameron/Thelo Aasgaard
One of few Rangers players to have impressed supporters this season, Cameron is off the mark for his new club already having scored against Viktoria Plzen, and looks a real livewire in an advanced midfield role. Thelo Aasgaard will look to improve with game time after an injury disputed pre-season. | Gabriel Kuchta Photo: Gabriel Kuchta