According to Philippe Clement, Kemar Roofe’s health may have an impact on Rangers’ January striker pursuit.
Philippe Clement suggests the 30-year-old is crucial
The forward hobbled off minutes into a rare start against St Johnstone, and the Gers are presently awaiting the findings of his most recent scan.
Since joining the Green Bay Packers in 2020, Roofe has struggled with fitness, and the striker’s prognosis for Ibrox is not great given that his contract expires at the end of the current campaign.
Speaking before of Motherwell’s Scottish Premiership match, Philippe Clement hasn’t ruled out Kemar Roofe just yet, but it sounds like talks are in the works.
Kemar Roofe is discussed by Philippe Clement.
Since Kemar Roofe’s contract expires in the summer, Rangers might try to sign a striker with a longer contract during the January transfer window.
Although Philippe Clement has previously stated that a new forward option is on the team’s radar, the lonely forward’s fitness condition may serve as a big motivator for increased squad investment during the winter window.
“Any striker plans will be discussed within the club,” Clement stated. “First, we’ll find out Kemar’s (Roofe) status and the duration of his absence. The ability to make wise selections is also crucial.
He is the one who is most disappointed. since he is making every effort to avoid it. He was feeling really pleased with himself.
We’re currently evaluating potential causes and going in-depth and detail to hunt for answers for him, working with him to find them.
“There is a great deal of disappointment for Kemar as this is the worst thing that could happen to him.”
Manager of Rangers during the transfer window
Philippe Clement wasn’t limited to discussing Kemar Roofe while discussing the Rangers’ January transfer plans.
The Belgian manager also talked about how far Rangers have come in terms of adding new players in the next window.
Asserting that reporters will be aware as soon as a contract is signed, the Rangers manager has previously stated that he will not be divulging any information during a news conference.
That’s how simple it is, Clement remarked. You can travel as far as you like on a road without knowing how long it is as long as there are no signs.
Therefore, you are nowhere as long as no one is inside the facility, no medical examinations are performed, and no paperwork is signed. That is the way it is constantly.
We shall see. “I have witnessed things move very quickly in the past. Sometimes you think everything is fine and another side manages to get the player at the last minute or whatever, or his heart is broken.
“I can assure you guys that you will know a split second after something is signed.”
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