The latest names to be linked with moves have raised spirits though with an improved loan offer for Joan Jordan and Vaclav Cerny said to be “on his way” to Glasgow to sign for Rangers.

Rangers eye midfield enforcer in Man Utd’s Hannibal

To add to the speculation and good news, Man Utd’s Hannibal is also a target, and negotiations are said to be at an “advanced stage”.

According to Walid El Mechri of respected African football website Africa Foot, the 21-year old Tunisia international is high on the list of Clement’s targets:

“The Glasgow Rangers club has also requested the loan of Hannibal especially after his great performance during the friendly match between Manchester United and the Scottish club last Saturday.

“The Belgian coach of Glasgow Philippe Clément has made Hannibal a priority for the team during this transfer window and negotiations are advanced between all parties.”

With 27-caps to his name, Hannibal is already very experienced for his age despite not really making the breakthrough at Old Trafford.

He is physically dominant and capable of playing almost anywhere in midfield, like Mohamed Diomande but a lot more aggressive.

When he was on loan at Birmingham City earlier last season and in cameo appearances for Man Utd, Hannibal demonstrated what he brings to any team by breaking records for running distances at both clubs – then Blues manager John Eustace couldn’t believe the numbers he was producing.

Hannibal is midfield machine that Rangers need