Philippe Clement to make at least 2 signings as Ianis Hagi and Todd Cantwell set to be sold

Philippe Clement will need to pursue two new signings at number 10 as a minimum with Rangers set to sell from their current options, says Chris Jack.

 

The Rangers Review journalist said on the outlet’s 6 July Morning Briefing show that with Ianis Hagi and Todd Cantwell confirmed by the manager as being exit-bound and the likes of Kieran Dowell and Alex Lowry not up to scratch it will require multiple new arrivals to restock the position.

 

Clement confirmed ahead of the Dynamo Kyiv clash that Hagi will be leaving having previously revealing that Cantwell has asked to go as well [Sky Sports, 25 July], with both currently involved in the B Team.

 

Jack said (5m 10s): “Look at someone like Alex Lowry, he’s fallen down the pecking order, it’s hard to see him making an impact.

 

“That brings you into Dowell, Lawrence, Hagi, not really at it. Todd Cantwell was the main figure in that number 10 role, he’s decided he wants to move on as well.

“If Rangers can get as much back through the door in terms of transfer fees for a number of those players and then go and reinvest that, it’s not just a case of you go and bring one in. I think you’re looking at two at least to give you a bit of strength and a bit of depth in that area.”

 

Alex Lowry and Kieran Dowell could also leave Rangers

With the squad as it currently is Clement would probably be better served using another defensive midfielder instead of a number 10 and letting Mohamed Diomande roam forward.

The Ivorian and Connor Barron have the makings of a good central midfield partnership but they look like they can be bypassed with ease when out of possession.