Aberdeen’s former chief Keith Wyness has insisted Rangers are not capable of making “blockbuster” signings.
The 66-year-old, who led Aberdeen from 2000 to 2004, also held extended periods as the head of Everton and Aston Villa, and currently operates a football consultancy offering advice to elite clubs, stated in an interview with Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast that Ibrox executives will persist in their focus on “uncovering gems” from lower leagues.
The last £5 million+ signing made by Rangers was Danilo, who was acquired from Feyenoord in the summer of 2023, according to Transfermarkt. Despite making eight additions this summer, Philippe Clement’s team was unable to advance to the Champions League proper and will now compete in the Europa League this season.
The summer transfer window slams shut on Friday (30 August) at 11pm.
Rangers can’t make ‘blockbuster’ signings, says Wyness
Wyness claimed Rangers must undertake a “strategic rebuild” over the next 12 months to close the gap to rivals Celtic.
He told Football Insider‘s Insider Track podcast: “They’ll have some budget in reserve.
“But it isn’t going to be much. They’ll only be looking at international players from smaller leagues, trying to uncover some gems.
Celtic and Rangers have done that before, so I’m not saying it can’t be done.
“But it isn’t blockbuster signings, that’s for sure.
They’ll be in a different market.
“They have to strengthen this squad, but it has to be with a view to a strategic rebuilding over the next 12 months.”
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