A huge win over famous rivals Celtic has brought Rangers back to the title hunt after years of mediocrity. Steven Gerrard, the Gers boss, is leaving no stone unturned and reportedly closing in on another January swoop after the signings of Jermain Defoe and Steven Davis. According to John McGarry for the Scottish Daily Mail, Rangers have opened talks with Matt Polster’s entourage over a possible winter transfer at the Ibrox.
Polster, 25, spent a recent spell on trial where he impressed the gaffer enough to secure a long-term deal. Gerrard was pretty aware of the American’s potential while featuring for LA Galaxy in the MLS after parting ways with Liverpool.
The versatile Chicago Fire star is stalling on signing a new contract with his current club amid high praises from the Bears boss ahead of their Friday night’s Scottish Cup tie at Cowdenbeath (though the game was postponed to 30th January falling victim to the frozen pitch). Gerrard had this to say:
“He’s a good professional, he’s in good shape and I think he’s got the potential to be a first-team player here at Rangers if the financials work. He’s one that could be an interesting one for the future.”
The Rangers gaffer has also highlighted on Polster’s ability to feature in multiple positions having monitored him closely during the culminating years of his glorious playing career.
Although predominantly a holding midfielder, the United States international has also thrived as a right-back along with multiple midfield roles. He has been impressive in a central slot, as well as a deep-lying playmaker showcasing his adaptability and attributes to emerge as a proper option in midfield.
Gerrard, meanwhile, is not only eyeing immediate success but also building a team for the future with an array of new signings. He has banked on experience, and also relied upon the rising stars who have years of success lying ahead of them if handed regular minutes to flourish for the senior side.
Andy Halliday has been a revelation for Rangers this season due to his versatility in midfield and the ability to fit in as a left fullback. The modern game demands more characters like him who would offer the gaffer flexibility to deal with the injury woes and absentees while undergoing a prolonged period of competitive football. Polster is believed to exhibit the same once he settles down in the new surroundings and gets to know about the physicality and robustness of the Scottish football.
