Despite improving significantly under Steven Gerrard, Rangers are yet to conquer the coveted league crown dethroning their famous Old Firm rivals Celtic. The Hoops are on the verge of winning it for the ninth successive campaign albeit with a huge asterisk. There is no doubt that Rangers need to ensure that there is no massive dip in form next season similar to what happened post the winter break this time around.
Gerrard had roped in an array of new names to overcome the mediocrity of the last few seasons. They were leading the race at one stage this campaign, but a disastrous run since the winter break derailed their season once again.
Impact At Ibrox And The Ongoing Speculations
Ianis Hagi, the 21-year-old Romanian, made an immediate impact since completing a winter loan from Genk. The son of former great Gheorghe earned a cult status immediately following his Europa League heroics against Braga. He scored a brace to seal a 3-2 victory despite being 2-0 down at the break, and the youngster is now set for a permanent switch at Ibrox according to The Daily Mail.
The Gers had the option-to-buy when they tied down the attacker temporarily and therefore, set to trigger the £4.3m asking fee to seal his services in the long run. Nevertheless, conflicting reports are being circulated, and as per The Sunday Post, Rangers are likely to listen to offers in the region of £9m after exercising the clause amid interest from European heavyweights Real Madrid and Lazio.
Boost For Rangers?
But the Mail has categorically dismissed the same and highlighted the likelihood of an extended spell in Govan. There’s a lot at stake for the upcoming term, and the Light Blues require high-profile inclusions to overcome the deficit and secure silverware next season. Hagi should relish this opportunity too to flourish his game under one of the greatest ever modern-day footballers and grab an integral status over a sporadic role elsewhere.
The youth sensation is capable of featuring as a midfield attacker as well as down the wide. The Bears have Ryan Kent occupying the left-wing slot whereas Joe Aribo has done a spectacular job on the right since being shifted from the middle of the park. The addition of Hagi would boost Gerrard with much-needed flexibility in the attacking third, thus allowing him to tweak the set-up based on how the game is shaping up.
