Having failed to impose a substantial challenge to their arch rivals Celtic in the Ladbrokes Premiership and the termination of association with Mark Warburton amidst chaotic circumstances, Rangers have left a lot to be desired this season. Warburton’s departure saw the incoming of Pedro Caixinha for the managerial role and Caixinha has put forth his feet into the baptism of fire.
The Portuguese, ever since giving his consent to manage Rangers, has been subject to a lot of pressure from fans and media alike. However, the jury shouldn’t be out until he gets a transfer window to chalk out shrewd deals and a major chunk of the upcoming league season. The former Al Gharafa manager knows that his defensive line needs ramifications and we are likely to see new faces coming to the Ibrox Stadium in the summer.
The Glasgow based outfit do need a energetic and young defender, particularly at the heart of their defence, who could serve the club for many seasons. One of the blossoming players the Gers should target is Manchester City’s resilient youngster, Tosin Adarabioyo. The 19-year-old is a centre-back who has drawn a lot of attention towards him owing to the qualities that he possesses.
Tall, strong and technically very sharp, Adarabioyo is a gifted centre-back who has emerged as one of the finest talents to have emerged from the youth system of the Citizens. At the onset, it is to be noted that he isn’t an orthodox defender who would sit back and absorb pressure. Rather, he is someone who has the requisite pace and creates an attacking impetus from the back. He is a genuinely sound reader of the game and has hardly been seen putting a foot wrong.
Clint Hill is on the wrong side of thirties and Rob Kiernan and Danny Wilson’s report cards are yet to be out, which implies that someone like Adarabioyo would be a perfect acquisition for the Light Blues in the summer. The English starlet has represented his country throughout the junior age groups and his high ratings are certainly not fluke. Good in the air, a meticulous toiler and quite powerful, he should fit Caixinha’s bill.
Interestingly, his contract expires in the summer and to search for regular first team football, Adarabioyo would definitely seek for an exit out of the Etihad Stadium. Without any shadow of doubt, Rangers should convince him for a move and clinch the first mover’s advantage as they would benefit massively in times to come.
