Rangers must cash in on 6 ft 3 Ibrox star who’s worth more than Sterling & Diomande – opinion
Glasgow Rangers may have signed seven players during the current summer transfer window, but Philippe Clement will be judged on who he manages to sell between now and the end of August.
Several poor transfer windows prior to Clement’s arrival have set the Gers back, as there are a bunch of players on big wages who the Ibrox club may struggle to move on this summer.
Among them include Sam Lammers, Cyriel Dessers and Scott Wright. There is still time left for the 50-year-old to get rid of the deadwood and sign better quality players, but the clock is ticking.
Even big names such as James Tavernier have been linked with an exit from Rangers, with Trabzonspor reportedly making a proposal for the captain last week. It remains to be seen whether Clement will sell him.
With the manager bringing the average age of the squad down slightly over the previous few months, he could be looking at younger players to spearhead the Light Blues during the 2024/25 campaign.
This could be led by two of the best signings made by the Ibrox side in recent years – Dujon Sterling and Mohamed Diomande.
Why Sterling and Diomande will be key for Rangers
Sterling showed his positional flexibility in his maiden season at the club, making a total of 36 appearances in all competitions, playing across six positions, giving Clement options all over the pitch.
He won 50% of his ground duels, was dribbled past just 0.3 times per game and created two big chances in the Premiership last term, despite starting just 11 times
If Tavernier does leave in the next few weeks, Sterling is a more than adequate replacement for the captain, showcasing his qualities whenever called upon.
Diomande may have only joined the club in January, but his impact was certainly impressive. Not only did he score twice in 19 appearances, but he settled into the heart of the midfield with ease.
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