SAD NEWS : As Peter Laviolette just confirmed the sudden departure of three key players
Rangers have no immediate plans to seal free agent transfers after the summer window closed, according to Football Scotland.
The news outlet reported on 18 September that despite Philippe Clement hinting at free transfers previously, Nils Koppen and has recruitment team have not been tasked with finding bargains outside the window.
No scouting is being done for free agents between now and the January transfer window.
The report reads: “Manager Philippe Clement had previously hinted that freebies could be signed when the transfer window slammed shut on August 31 with the club recently linked with a move for Davy Klaassen.
“The Dutchman would ultimately move back to Ajax but sources have told Football Scotland that the Ibrox club are no longer actively seeking new players within the free agency market.
Rangers formalise John Bennett termination as official document emerges from Ibrox
Rangers have officially registered the termination of John Bennett’s tenure as chairman on Companies House.
An official document [18 September] has emerged which notes that Bennett’s reign at Ibrox came to a formal end on Friday 13 September.
A process is now well underway to secure Bennett’s replacement after the 61-year-old was forced to step down for medical reasons.
Rangers publish official John Bennett departure
Rangers are now in a multiple process of change on the board with John Gilligan having stepped up for Bennett on an interim basis, tasked with replacing James Bisgrove as CEO.
Minor shareholder George Letham has been drafted into an advisory role at Ibrox by Gilligan [Chris Jack, 17 September], with former chairman Dave King dividing supporters with views on a return.
Some quarters believe the potential comeback of King would create a “psycho-drama” which is the last thing the club needs as they cry out for sustainability.
King’s name coming to the fore has also brought Steven Gerrard’s name with it [talkSPORT, 17 September], though the title-winning boss has quashed rumours of a return amid potential pressure building on Philippe Clement.
The Gers have lost some ground in the Scottish Premiership already and chaotic instability at the top will only prolong the issues.
In other Rangers news, Michael Stewart drops a transfer admission on James Tavernier.
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