As the summer transfer window approaches, Rangers will be perfectly placed to land some crucial reinforcements if they complete their sensational title comeback to beat Celtic to the Scottish Premiership this season.
Rangers transfer news
Despite their potential position as champions, however, the Gers are set to suffer several exits at the end of the season. As things stand, Rangers are set to lose Borna Barisic, John Lundstram, Leon Balogun, Kemar Roofe, Ryan Jack and Jon McLaughlin in free deals this summer as their contracts come to an end.
Rangers seem to be exploring potential new signings as they prepare for the upcoming summer transfer window. With gaps appearing in their squad due to expected departures, Rangers are reportedly considering options for filling these positions. Players like Arnaud Bodart have been mentioned, and there are talks of permanent deals for Fabio Silva and Oscar Cortes in the pipeline. These moves would be positive steps for Philippe Clement’s team, especially as they may need to defend their Scottish crown next season.
However, it’s unlikely that the loan deal for Abdallah Sima from Brighton & Hove Albion will become permanent this summer. The winger’s price is reportedly too high for Rangers, particularly with interest from the Premier League. This situation has prompted Rangers to search for a replacement elsewhere.
According to Christian Martin via Sport Witness, Rangers are now in the race to sign Jhon Arias from Fluminense, competing with Atletico Madrid for his signature. The club’s leaders have been impressed by Arias’s agility as a right winger and may pursue him as a replacement for Sima in the upcoming months.
At 26-years-old, there’s no better time than the present for Arias to make his move, especially with the calibre of clubs interested. Given competition from Atletico Madrid, securing Champions League football is now even more crucial for Rangers this season if they want to sign Arias in a deal reportedly set to be worth around £14m.
Arias would be an instant upgrade on Wright
Should Rangers fail to secure Arias, they might find themselves relying on Scott Wright to fill Sima’s shoes permanently next season, a potential step down. Arias, on the other hand, possesses the complete skill set needed to replace the Brighton player, whether it’s his finishing ability, speed, or adeptness in tight situations.
| Stats in all competitions (via Transfermarkt) | Jhon Arias | Scott Wright |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 14 | 28 |
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Assists | 2 | 0 |
So, it’s certainly a deal that Rangers should be pursuing this summer as they look to kick off their first full season under Clement with a bang. The last thing those at Ibrox will want is to look back on losing Sima as a turning point in the Belgian’s tenure, meaning that replacing him is crucial in the coming months.
Although it may come at the expense of Wright, the Gers must ruthlesssely replace the 26-year-old with the arrival of Arias, who has more than proved his talent during his time in Brazil with Fluminense.
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