It’s party time at Ibrox following Rangers’ coveted Premiership triumph after almost a decade. They are going strong in Europe too, and Steven Gerrard, a club legend already, must aim to retain the supremacy now. He has kept on roping in new names to upgrade the set-up, and according to The Telegraph, Rangers have received a boost in pursuit of long-term target Kwadwo Baah following his collapsed Manchester City transfer.
The 18-year-old Rochdale sensation is enjoying a scintillating spell in the English League One and has appeared 26 times this season across competitions. He has 3 league goals and 2 assists [stats via Transfermarket] to his name while featuring from the wing. The teenager, touted to make it big in the forthcoming future, has been monitored minutely by the likes of Juventus, Bayern Munich, West Ham as well as Rangers (as claimed by The Athletic).
City, meanwhile, were supposed to welcome him at the Etihad in the upcoming summer window once his current contract at Rochdale expires.
However, they have decided not to tie him down upon a failed medical and the Gers, thus, have an opportunity to assess the youngster by reigniting their interest. Although they must ensure first whether the player is fit enough to be recruited, Baah’s stocks should be high once again due to extensive scouting of late from European heavyweights.
Why Rangers Must Target Baah Amid Potential Summer Exits
Rangers are well equipped high up the pitch but, at the same time, might require reinforcements to replace some of their key names. Jermain Defoe, 38, is unlikely to have a contract extension beyond this season. On the other hand, talismanic forward Alfredo Morelos has been a transfer target of many for his majestic goal-scoring traits.
Kemar Roofe has offered flexibility across the frontline, but his persistent injury problems remain a major concern for the Glasgow giants. Jordan Jones, Brandon Barker and Glenn Middleton have been loaned out for experience after failing to impress the gaffer enough. Also, Greg Taylor should be moving on this summer, having slipped way down the pecking order.
Gerrard had to fend off Ryan Kent interest last year, and the Englishman should be retained to avoid a catastrophe going forward. Cedric Itten is a decent option to challenge and cover the ‘number 9’ role, and the presence of Ianis Hagi alongside Roofe bring in enough quality down the wide areas. Yet Rangers must target Baah, who holds all the traits to succeed as an inverted winger, in the long run, thanks to his pace, power and swift footwork from the left-hand flank.
