Not much can improve for Philippe Clement and the Rangers. Under their new manager, the Gers have won the Scottish League Cup and are leading the race for the Scottish Premiership title. They are also undefeated. After leading a team coached by Michael Beale back into title contention, Clement will have the chance to make his first impression on the team when the January transfer window opens in a few days.
That being said, Clement’s first arrival to Rangers has now been finalized, with the Belgian player being deemed “crucial” to the transaction. The deal might become a game-changer as the competition for the title gets hotter.
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With two games remaining, the Scottish powerhouses are just five points behind Celtic and have a small lead over their Old Firm rivals. Rangers once appeared to be out of the running for the championship under Beale, but things quickly turned around in the Scottish Premiership with a new manager. As Clement’s first addition, those at Ibrox now have the chance to get even better and are headed to sign a Premier League gem.
On Thursday afternoon, Fabrizio Romano announced that Wolverhampton Wanderers and Rangers had come to an agreement for Fabio Silva to join the team on loan through the end of the current campaign. When the new year comes, Clement is supposedly “crucial” to getting the deal over the finish line, and a deal has now been confirmed.
After struggling at Wolves, Silva has the opportunity to finally get back on track in Scotland and potentially even decide the title race between Rangers and Celtic. Whilst there is no buy option included in the loan deal, Rangers may reap the rewards of Silva’s potential for the rest of the current campaign.
“Unique” Silva can get back on track at Rangers
Silva’s price tag was initially as high as £35m when he joined Wolves in a big-money deal. The 21-year-old now finds himself heading out on loan, however, after struggling to make an impact in the Midlands. Silva’s stats highlight his struggles, with just five goals and six assists in 72 appearances whilst at Wolves. Clement could help Silva to finally find his feet in senior football though, handing Wolves a future advantage and Rangers a present one in pursuit of the title.
Previously praising Silva, Nuno Espirito Santo said via FourFourTwo: “I cannot compare because it is a mistake to compare players. Each player has their own individual characteristics. They are totally different. What I can tell you and that I’m sure of, Fabio is a huge talent, pure talent. We have to help him develop that talent. The priority is to integrate him into the idea of the team and then that allows players to develop. It would be a mistake to compare Fabio to any other player because he is unique. The way we see it is, let give him all the details so he can become better.”
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