“The Emmanuel Dennis one is interesting to me because I think he has the potential to be an excellent signing. I believe that is the sort of player I would be looking to do a deal for if I was in that position. The problem that I would worry about a little bit for Dennis is that so many fans around Rangers seem to be keen on Shankland and almost pinning their hopes on Shankland coming in. If it was Dennis who ended up being signed instead, I wonder how much time he would be given to fit in and to get it right.
“I would be worried that he has a track record of being slightly inconsistent, and if he didn’t hit the ground running, I would worry about it turning out well for him. So, he’s a good signing to have in mind, and I think it’s also realistic. But I’m just concerned at the moment that there’s so many people that want Shankland instead.”
Rangers transfer news, including Michy Batshuayi update
The Gers have endured a slow winter market so far, with Silva’s loan signing being Clement’s only new addition thus far. However, the 49-year-old will be hopeful that he can welcome more faces through the door before the window closes in less than three weeks.
One player unlikely to be signing a deal at Rangers is Fenerbahce striker Michy Batshuayi. Speaking to SportX, the Belgium international revealed that he would stay with the Turkish giants until the end of the 2023/24 season before talking to the president. It comes after The Scottish Sun reported on 9th January that Rangers were in the hunt to lure the former Chelsea man to Glasgow on a short-term deal.
Meanwhile, TEAMtalk reports that the Gers are watching the situation around Vitesse winger Million Manhoef. The Eredivisie outfit have run into financial trouble and may be forced into selling their top assets, alerting clubs on the continent to some of their most talented players.
Rangers return to competitive action when they travel to Dumbarton in their fourth-round Scottish Cup tie on 20th January, before consecutive Premiership away trips against Hibernian and St. Mirren follow.