Originally published at: https://www.rangersnews.uk/transfer-news/rangers-manager-hints-at-replacing-exit-bound-star-but-its-really-not-needed/
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has confirmed that Ibrox winger Daniel Candeias is heading to Turkey for talks over a move away from Ibrox – but his comments about a signing potential replacement are worrying given how bloated Gerrard’s squad already is. The Portuguese winger missed the 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers yesterday with Gerrard confirming…
Gerrard has been clear about wanting 2 players fighting for a starting spot in each position, and I can see some sense in what he said…
- Scott Arfield can play on the wing, yes, but that’s not where he’ll be fighting for a position so we can discount him
- Greg Stewart for me is a really odd one - he’s not a winger in my eyes and I think he’s squad cover for the strikers personally. Still don’t understand his signing.
- Jamie Murphy I reckon is heading for the exit door, would not be surprised to see him go
So that leaves Ojo, Hastie and Jones - 3 players for 2 spots.
When Gerrard says he might go after a replacement I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s got the fact Murphy is likely to go in his mind.