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Rangers to sell multiple big names in January - 'I can guarantee...' expert says
Rangers will sell some of their summer signings this January after “obviously” being not good enough.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, former Celtic striker Frank McAvennie slammed Michael Beale’s summer recruits but praised Philippe Clement’s early Ibrox career.
The Gers had a busy summer window and signed the likes of Cyriel Dessers, Sam Lammers and Danilo but many have failed to impress.
As revealed by Football Insider (1 November), Rangers are plotting up to three new additions this January.
Clement has improved the Gers’ performances on the pitch despite the subpar squad and remains unbeaten since the Belgian’s arrival at Ibrox, including their recent 5-0 league victory against Dundee.
McAvennie claimed it’s “a fact” that Beale’s recruitment was insufficient and guaranteed some will depart this January.
“The manager is key. He’s got three results, great results. I don’t think they’ve played well but you can see there’s something,” he told Football Insider.
“There’s a lot of players there that Beale brought in and they’re not good enough. Anyone with half a brain could see that.
“So this manager’s come in and he’s given them a chance. He took Dessers off at halftime [against Hearts]. Clement’s walked into this club, can’t do anything until January, but I guarantee there will be players there who get moved on and players come in.
“Every manager wants to bring their own players in, but there’s a lot of players there that shouldn’t be there.
“That’s not me being horrible to anyone, it’s just a fact. There was no football guy in there [during the summer] to tell them what he thinks. Beale thought they were good players, and they’re not obviously.
“They might become great players, but at the moment they’re not good enough. You need to walk into Celtic or Rangers and hit the ground running, and these boys haven’t done it.
“You can’t blame the board.”
In other news, Rangers are plotting three January signings as Philippe Clement’s priority is revealed.