The summer transfer window is a fast approaching, and Rangers transfer rumours are already well underway following the confirmed takeover of the club from the Andrew Cavanagh-led consortium involving 49ers Enterprises.
While the appointment of a new manager will surely take precedent first, Rangers fans are already hopeful the new owners can dig deep in order to revamp a squad that finished a full 17 points adrift of Celtic in the Scottish Premiership title race.
The departures of Ianis Hagi, Tom Lawrence and Leon Balogun have already been confirmed this summer, with the trio’s contract at Ibrox coming to an end, while several names are already linked as potential incomings at Ibrox over the next few months.
But what would Rangers starting XI come the first game of the season, scheduled for August 2, if the recent transfer rumours were true?
Here, The Scotsman look at how Rangers dream starting XI could look if the rumours are accurate and true - though, that can never be guaranteed, as we know!
1. GK: Jack Butland/Liam Kelly
The two Rangers stoppers shared the goalkeeping responsibility last season and will battle it out to be the club's undisputed number one next season. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
2. RB: James Tavernier/Josh Mulligan
The Gers skipper is entering the final year of his contract at Ibrox, but could be seen as a vital cog in Rangers new adventure due to his experience at the club. Meanwhile, the club have been credited with an interest in highly-rated Dundee right-back Josh Mulligan, who is available on a Bosman free transfer this summer. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. CB: John Souttar
Another who is entering his final year at Ibrox, the club would like to tie the Scotland international to a new deal, with Souttar seen as a key player at Rangers. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
4. CB: Harry Darling
The Swansea City centre-back is out of contract in Wales this summer, and has been linked with a move to Rangers in recent weeks. Feel likes a real possibility, especially if Russell Martin is appointed as the club's new manager, with the head coach signing Darling for both MK Dons and Swansea during his time as manager at both clubs. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images